Senior Systems Administrator

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the stability, functionality, and security of in-house computer software systems and network connections across local and remote environments.
• Plan, develop, install, configure, maintain, support, and optimize network software, communications links, and application infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve end-user software issues, system connectivity problems, and general technical faults in a timely and efficient manner.
• Deliver end-user training and technical documentation to enhance system usability and adoption across the organization.
• Support routine and ad-hoc maintenance activities, including upgrades, patches, system migrations, and the deployment of new software and hardware solutions.
• Recommend and implement improvements in technology infrastructure to align with enterprise IT strategy and business goals.
• Provide advanced support for application networking, including configuring and managing load balancing, fault tolerance, and system failover strategies.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and apply appropriate mitigation strategies to maintain system integrity and compliance with cybersecurity policies.
• Perform hands-on server and application management across geographically distributed operational environments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Seven (7) years of progressive experience in Information Processing, with:
  • At least six (6) years specialized in a range of hardware/software solutions.
  • A minimum of four (4) years of direct, hands-on experience in installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving issues with software systems.

Certifications

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification
  • COMPTIA Security+ CE 
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 
  • COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) 
  • Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Global Industriel Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) 
  • Global Information Assurance Certification (GAIC) Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) 
  • Certified Network Defender (CND) 
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 

• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized authourity

• DLA CE Certification IA Role/Function 
  • Azure Administrator Associate 
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Certified Associate or AWS/Google cloud certifications

Clearance

Must possess a Secret clearance with a favorable NACLC and be eligible for a Top-Secret IT-I (Tier 5/SSBI) Critical-Sensitive clearance.

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join our Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) team.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Locations: 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.
• Type of environment: On-Site
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret clearance

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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