Systems Engineer/Administrator

Kaiva Tech, LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer/Administrator in the Rosslyn, VA area.

Kaiva Corporation consists of a family of entities that are Native American owned and Tribal 8(a) certified. Our organization provides solutions in Information Technology, Operations and Security Management, Facilities Support, Manufacturing, and Construction to both the Federal Government and within commercial companies. We deliver innovative and comprehensive solutions in high-performance and mission critical environments.

Clearance: DoD Active Secret Clearance is required.

Workplace Type: This position is 100% onsite in Rosslyn, VA.

Compensation:

Kaiva Tech is looking for a talented Systems Engineer/Administrator to join the team full-time. This position pays $100,000 - $125,000; salary dependent on qualifications.

Please note that the salary range for this role considers a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions to include and not limited to experience, skill sets, training, certifications, and other organizational needs.

Summary Overview:

As a Systems Engineer/Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring the secure and efficient operation of servers and systems in a variety of environments, including on-premises and cloud-based Microsoft products within our Federal Government Customer's environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate is capable, motivated and willing to learn and grow as the position evolves. In this exciting opportunity as a Systems Engineer/Administrator your responsibilities will include:

• Building, deploying, and maintaining Microsoft Windows Domain Controllers and Member Servers either in the cloud or on premises and in physical or virtual environments. Significant experience with Server 2022, Windows 11, InTune, Configuration Manager, and other Microsoft products.
• Building, deploying and administering Windows 11 laptop images.
• Managing and maintaining virtualization environment using VMware vSphere.
• Managing and maintaining network attached storage (NAS) system.
• Managing and maintaining Microsoft 365 services such as Microsoft Intune, Entra admin center with Entra Connect for cloud synchronization, Exchange admin center for mail and mailbox administration, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Purview.
• Ensuring the security of Windows servers and systems by implementing security patches, secure configuration settings, endpoint detection and response, and anti-malware solutions.
• Maintaining identity and access management using Active Directory both on-premise and in the cloud.
• Implementing and maintaining PKI for individual and endpoint authentication and encryption.
• Configuring and maintaining backup and recovery services and manage file systems and disk space on a routine basis.
• Making recommendations to purchase server and systems hardware, software, system components.
• Interacting, meeting, discussing, and troubleshooting issues with vendors; evaluating vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Configuring and maintaining security audit and logging information on all networked and standalone computers.
• Reporting project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
• Maintaining documentation of system configurations, procedures, and changes.
• Working under minimal direction and independently determining and developing approach to solutions.
• Collaborating with other IT professionals, including network administrators, developers, and help desk staff, to ensure seamless operation of the IT infrastructure.

Please note that this list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Kaiva Corporation reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties or responsibilities at any time with or without notice.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Engineering and administration experience with VMware vCenter and ESXi
• Engineering and administration experience with on-premises and cloud-based Microsoft products such as Azure, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Server 2022, Windows 11, InTune, Configuration Manager, etc.
• Experience building and managing enterprise active directory domains.
• Administration experience with network attached storage (NAS) solutions.
• Administration experience with backup and recovery solutions such as Veeam, etc.

• Federal government experience is mandatory.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Data center experience is a plus.

Education:

• BS/BA in Information Systems/Computer Science/related field or 5 years minimum relevant professional and technical experience.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Security Certification
• Current Microsoft certifications, such as Azure Security Engineer Associate, Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Security Administrator Associate, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain stationary with a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

We value our employees and encourage them to take care of their wellbeing! This is why we offer assistance to cover medical, dental and vision, company paid short term and long term disability, company paid life insurance, 401(k), company holidays and PTO.

Kaiva is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe that we grow as we actively search for new ideas and welcome various perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Creating a professional environment where employees feel comfortable and safe allows us to flourish. We take violations of our EEO policy and practices seriously. If you feel as though you have been discriminated against in the application or hiring process, please contact us.

Kaiva is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process, you can reach out to hr@tech.kaivacorp.com.

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000