System Administrator

Location: Chantilly, VA
Work Type: Onsite
Remote Work: No

Job Description
Gridiron IT is seeking a highly skilled System Administrator to join our team in supporting a Government customer. The ideal candidate will configure and maintain Linux-based servers, automate system processes, and ensure the reliability and security of enterprise applications. The System Administrator will also contribute to application migrations, documentation, and coordination with customer security teams. Join us to leverage your skills in a dynamic environment focused on delivering top-tier IT solutions.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Linux-based servers and supporting the development, testing, and production hosting of custom enterprise business applications on behalf of a Government customer.
• Contribute to application and database migration activities.
• Develop scripts for automation of build-out, maintenance, and configuration of virtualized systems.
• Deployment of updates, IAVA patches, and Anti-Virus updates.
• Maintains web application hosting systems to include web servers, database servers, and associated development systems (e.g. Team Foundation Server)
• Maintains system reliability and uptime of production applications by measuring and monitoring availability, latency, and overall system health.
• Contributes to system configuration management in accordance with contract inventory and customer requirements.
• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation including process diagrams, standard operating procedures, and system documentation.
• Coordination with customer ISSE to ensure security accreditation of all project IT systems. This includes writing documentation and plans to successfully navigate ICD 503 and customer’s unique security requirements.
• Troubleshoots and resolves hardware, software, and communications problems.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Security+ Certification (IAT level 2 or higher)
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) (C2S) systems administration.
• Linux operating systems (e.g. Red Hat, Centos, Ubuntu, Fedora, Scientific Linux, Debian, Amazon L2 etc.).
• Microsoft Active Directory
• Microsoft Windows Server
• Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
• Microsoft SQL Server
• MySQL
• Ability to manage multiple priority tasks
• Self-motivated task identification
• Time Management
• Hours 7am – 3pm

Desired qualifications:

• AWS Certification (AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or AWS SysOps
• Deploying AWS features (Auto Scaling, Elastic Load Balancer, CloudWatch, Lambda, Elastic Container Service).
• Experience with scripting tools (PowerShell, JSON, BASH and PYTHON).
• Microsoft Team Foundation Server
• ICD 503 familiarity

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
TS/SCI & CI POLYGRAPH REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $140,000 - $170,000/YR (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

Pay: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person