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Senior System Administrator (Top Secret Clearance)
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams. We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Job Summary
As a Senior Network Services Engineer functioning in a System Administration (SA) role, candidate is responsible for operating and maintaining a complex server environment and associated tools in support of organizational stakeholders. Manages physical and virtual servers supporting a wide array of applications. Performs as a technical interface for information security functions in the environment. Provides technical assistance to system users regarding tools and applications. Serves as a technical expert/SME on SA processes and tools. Performs continuous improvement on SA processes and tools.Position requires an active US Government Top Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Senior System Administrator (Top Secret Clearance)
- JR-148850
- Hybrid
- Culpeper
- Information Technology
- Full time
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams. We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Job Summary
As a Senior Network Services Engineer functioning in a System Administration (SA) role, candidate is responsible for operating and maintaining a complex server environment and associated tools in support of organizational stakeholders. Manages physical and virtual servers supporting a wide array of applications. Performs as a technical interface for information security functions in the environment. Provides technical assistance to system users regarding tools and applications. Serves as a technical expert/SME on SA processes and tools. Performs continuous improvement on SA processes and tools.Position requires an active US Government Top Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain physical server hardware
- Operate and maintain virtual environment architecture (Hyper-V, Active Directory, etc)
- Operate and maintain Linux server environment
- Support technical requirements for Infosec tools (Tenable, Crowdstrike, etc)
- Function as SME for tools and applications hosted in the environment
- Manage environment maintenance and backup functions
- Provide technical assistance to system users when required
- Other duties as assigned
- *** Position requires an active US Government Top Secret clearance ***
- Advanced knowledge of system administration fundamentals
- Functional knowledge of network concepts
- Extensive experience with system administration in a multi-server environment
- Extensive experience with Active Directory and Hyper-V
- Familiarity with PowerShell
- Experience with monitoring systems and functionality
- Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
- Certification preferred, especially in system administration
- 10 years experience in IT positions preferred
- 6 years experience in system administration positions preferred
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Salary : $130,000 - $194,000
