Senior Systems Administrator

Job Description

NetImpact Strategies is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join our team, in support of a federal client onsite in Bethesda, MD.

Senior Systems Administrator will have expertise in managing and optimizing complex IT infrastructures. He should be proficient in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting a wide range of systems, networks, and servers across various environments (on-premises, cloud, hybrid). He must be skilled in systems automation, performance monitoring, disaster recovery, and ensuring high availability, he should also have strong knowledge of security best practices, patch management, and IT compliance. Known for excellent problem-solving abilities and leadership skills, he should take a proactive approach to identifying and resolving system issues to enhance operational efficiency. 

Responsibilities: 

• System Installation, Configuration, and Maintenance: Install, configure, and maintain operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix) and servers across on-premises and cloud environments. 
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement performance tuning to ensure high availability and efficiency. 
• System Security Management: Implement security measures including firewalls, encryption, access controls, and regular system patching to protect systems from vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards. 
• Backup and Disaster Recovery: Oversee backup processes, perform regular data restores, and ensure disaster recovery plans are in place and tested to guarantee business continuity. 
• Automation and Scripting: Develop and implement scripts and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) to streamline administrative tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce manual errors. 
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Act as the escalation point for system-related issues, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network problems, and providing timely resolutions. 
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with network engineers, developers, and security teams to ensure systems are integrated effectively and meet organizational needs. 
• System Upgrades and Patching: Manage system upgrades, patches, and version control to ensure that systems remain up-to-date and secure. 
• Documenting Systems and Processes: Create and maintain detailed documentation on system configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure clear knowledge transfer and compliance. 
• Lead and Mentor Junior Administrators: Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior systems administrators, helping them grow their technical skills and supporting team development. 
• Implement and maintain security protocols in alignment with CompTIA Security and Assured Compliance and Assessment Solution (ACAS) standards, ensuring the protection and compliance of telecommunications systems within a military medical environment.  
• Ensure optimal system performance through proactive monitoring, regular system audits, and prompt resolution of technical issues, reducing downtime and maintaining high availability of critical communication infrastructure. 

Qualifications

 Preferred:

• Master’s Degree/and or Equivalency (Bachelor’s degree (2) additional YOE/ HS Diploma (6) additional YOE).  
• CompTIA Security , Assured Compliance and Assessment Solution (ACAS), and Microsoft Windows Server 2022 certified with five (5) years of practical experience in a production environment or at the discretion of the government based on excess work experience.  

 Preferred:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Certifications (e.g., MCSA) 
• Previous Federal Consulting Experience 

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About Us

Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies 

• Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team 

• Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required 

• Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and observe ALL ten (10) federal holidays 

• Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!) 

• Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications! 

• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2021,2022, 2023, & 2024! 

• Have fun and celebrate and give back – Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, wellness events, happy hours, family fun events, and more!  

ABOUT US 

NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact’s core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government. 

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE 

NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpact’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact, or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpact’s online employment application, please contact careers@netimpactstrategies.com. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

NetImpact is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NetImpact will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. NetImpact does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws (referred to as "protected status").