What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator position at Information Technology Strategies?
Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Systems Administrator to work for our company.
Summary:
- Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance / IT-I or above (Sponsorship will not be provided).
- Manage UNIX/Linux servers and virtual machines in accordance with DLA lifecycle policies.
- Conduct system patching, upgrades, and configuration changes to meet cybersecurity requirements, including STIG compliance and ACAS scan remediation.
- Perform failure analysis, system recovery, and maintain file system integrity.
- Administer privileged and authorized accounts via Red Hat IDM.
- Monitor system logs for performance, trends, and intrusion detection.
- Install and maintain COTS software (e.g., Splunk, HBSS, ArcSight) per J6 directives.
- Provide systems management and troubleshooting for CONUS/OCONUS sites.
- Interface with stakeholders to deliver secure, compliant, and mission-aligned solutions.
- Provide documentation and deliverables for system lifecycle support.
Requirements:
- Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance / IT-I or above (Sponsorship will not be provided).
- Must currently hold one of the following certifications: CompTIA Linux , RHCSA, RHCE.
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
- Must have 10 years of specialized IT experience.
- Must have 4 years of hands-on experience with UNIX/Linux system administration (RHEL 7 , HP-UX 11.31 , Solaris 11 ).
- Must have previous experience supporting enterprise environments, patch management, system hardening, and backup/recovery solutions.
- Must have experience supporting cybersecurity certification & accreditation (C&A) processes, preparing RMF/DIACAP documentation, conducting technical reviews, and participating in readiness assessments for system authorization.
Preferences:
- Previous experience with system automation and scripting for efficiency (e.g., Bash, Python).
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies and tools.
