System Administrator II w/Top Secret Clearance (Contingent)
A3 Consulting LLC is looking to hire a System Administrator II for our government client. The experienced System Administrator will be responsible for troubleshooting and supporting mission critical systems and applications in a fast-paced operations environment which includes coordinating, configuring, and implementing change management processes across systems. If you have a passion for helping clients and are looking to be a key player in a fast-growing, innovative company, this role is for you.
In this job you will:
- Handle user requests for file corrections, backend file ingestion and processing on Windows and Linux servers with a heavy emphasis on Linux administration
- Provide Tier 3 support to helpdesk for end user OPIS support
- Monitor data transfers within DCSA network and transmissions to external Agencies
- Participate in the development, implementation, and validation of new IT projects, deployments, and initiatives
- Assists new hires to learn the entry level roles
- Manage UAT testing scenarios that require knowledge of how the OPIS environment operates
- Works with developers, test team, and test users to coordinate testing before a project is released to production
- Provide oversight to the other members of the team
- Handles high priority and high visibility requests as made by the business unit or DCSA ITPMO Federal Leads
- Works with federal leads and developer staff on production issues that arise and pulls in stakeholders as needed
- Document procedures, policies, and configurations related to IT systems and infrastructure
- Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in the field of IT
Must be willing to work third shift permanently (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM ET) including some alternating weekend and holiday shifts, as this team is a 24x7x365 operation.
Qualifications for the role:
- Associate's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience
- Three to five years of experience as a system administrator
- Demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral
- Highly detail oriented and meticulous
- Exemplifies critical thinking and outside-the-box thinking
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Team player
- Experience working in a helpdesk-like environment
- Security+ certified (or willing to obtain certification)
Security Clearance:
- Active Top Secret or ability to obtain interim Top Secret
Salary range:
- The salary range of this position is $80,000 - $95,000 commensurate with experience and achievement.
Benefit Information:
- A3 Consulting offers a robust benefits package to include but not limited to medical, dental, and vision benefits, flexible spending and health savings accounts, group life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off, 401k match, paid parental leave, professional development.
A3 Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
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