Senior Systems Administrator

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator whom will ensures the stable operation of the in-house computer software systems and network connections. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network software and communication links.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Organizes and directs the configuration and operation of information management systems. 
• Analyzes and resolves end user software program and connectivity issues. 
• Conducts capacity and performance analysis and provides system configuration change and upgrade recommendations. 
• Increases system administrator efficiency and accuracy via the use of automated tools and scripts, develops system administrator procedures, and conducts system administrator training and skills assessment. 
• Provides end user training. 
• Provides recommendations on technology direction to align with business vision. 
• Provides local and remote maintenance support to various operational systems deployed at more than one location. 
• Support includes general maintenance, upgrades, and new installs of servers and applications. 
• Directs the work of other system administrators to provide the day-to-day system administration to include system and resource optimization, and user assistance. 
• Applies advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load balancing applications, and ensuring fault tolerance. 
• Performs vulnerability management.

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. 

 Desired/Required Skills:

• At least ten (10) years of specialized experience. (Specialized experience is defined as progressive experience in the field of Information Processing, where the majority are specialized in numerous specialized Information Processing disciplines involving a range of hardware/software solutions, at least four years of which are concentrated, hand-on experience in installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving issues with various software. 
• Bachelor of Arts or Science in a technical discipline
• Secret clearance with T5 required
• 8140 compliance (Active Security and OS certifications)

About the Company:NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.
Benefits:

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
• Company provides short and long term disability plans.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
• Comprehensive training and development program.
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any of the above mentioned characteristics.
NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time.