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Lead Systems Administrator

GovCIO, Phoenix, AZ, United States


United States

Top Secret w/ SCI

Fully remote

IT Infrastructure & Network Engineering & Operations

Overview
GovCIO is hiring for a Lead Operations Systems Administrator (Linux and Windows) to provide on-going support for the administration of the core system applications and perform operational tasks such as monitoring system resources and perform routine maintenance tasks in support of 24×7 life cycle applications to include on‑call support. Work location is in Boyers, PA. and will be a hybrid remote with periodic onsite customer work activities. Must be willing to work nights, have an active Security certification, and an active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Systems Administrators and help maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations

Plan, coordinate, and implement network/system security measures to protect data, software, and hardware

Provides regular monitoring and analysis regarding short and long-range planning for in-house systems

Prepares or ensures that appropriate documentation exists, including operational instructions.

Writes or modifies basic scripts to resolve performance problems and automate administration tasks

Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes

Ability to work onsite as needed at one of several DCSA sites. Locations consist of (Quantico, VA; Ft Meade, MD; Boyers PA)

Daily Activities

Monitor multiple systems for files being received and processed successfully

Monitor ticketing system (ServiceNow) for requests to be worked on

Share information and status of on‑going work that crosses over shifts

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of system administration experience (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

Must have an active Security certification

Demonstrated ability to support multiple projects simultaneously

Demonstrated ability to complete tasking with minimal management oversight

Three years of demonstrated experience involving identification, evaluation and resolution of application‑level production issues observed or elevated to the group for resolution

Three years of demonstrated support of Microsoft Windows Server/Desktop environments

Three years of demonstrated professional experience supporting a Linux OS production environment

Three years of demonstrated professional experience supporting Oracle SQL in a production environment

Three years of experience with Microsoft Office products with demonstrated intermediate level expertise

Minimum of one year of experience with ServiceNow ticketing system

Work hours:
Willingness and flexibility to perform shift work to include third‑shift responsibilities

Clearance Required:
US Citizenship is required to acquire an active Top Secret clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience

Microsoft certifications

CISSP or similar cyber security certifications

Posted Salary Range
USD $105,000.00 – USD $110,000.00 /Yr.

Employee Perks

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full‑time employees

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range
The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at‑will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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