What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):
- Create, implement and document the following processes for SAS Infrastructure:
- o performance monitoring
- o problem troubleshooting / helpdesk response
- o utilization, availability and growth patterns (capacity planning)
- o landscape design, configuration and standards
- o 24/7 support, escalation and SLA models
- o IMAC (installation, move, add, change) services for systems and applications
- o change management methodology and communication strategy
- Create and maintain server/application diagrams and workflows
- Perform/coordinate incident diagnosis, corrective action, and root cause analysis
- Vulnerability management and monthly system patching and maintenance
- Oversee the configuration, testing, installation, modification, and servicing of all server components and applications
- Independently organize work requests based on departmental priorities and system criticality
- Manage vendor relationships required for the evaluation, installation, modification, upgrade, repair and preventative maintenance of SAS Infrastructure components
- Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and consultant to other Infrastructure groups (Cloud Operations, Cyber Security, and Systems Administration).
- Plan, lead and perform comprehensive systems analysis and design activities including development of detailed functional requirements for new server infrastructure solutions
- Maintain responsibility for end-user (customer) satisfaction
What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):
- 5+ years of experience in an IT enterprise System Admin role or Cloud Admin position
- 4+ years with PowerShell or bash scripting for automation
- Experience with Ansible for deployments
- Experience with Firewalls
- Expert level Microsoft Azure Administrator
- Senior level Windows admin skills (Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy)
- Experience troubleshooting and patching with the following platforms: SUSE, RedHat or CentOS
- Must be able to go onsite 3x per week in Herndon, VA
- Security Clearance or ability to get a Clearance
Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
- Bachelors in Computer Science
- Professional industry certifications in area of expertise, certification such as MCSE, MCITP, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900), Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ104), Azure Certified Solutions Architect (AZ303/304)
- Experience with integration of SEIM tools, backups, and monitoring tools
- Knowledge of Best Practice and security guides (ex. NIST 800-53 rev 4)
Top Skills
What We Do
Spry is a certified Small Business headquartered in McLean, VA. Spry provides Enterprise, C4IT, Management, and Cyber Solutions to the federal government and commercial entities. Founded in 2001, Spry Methods was built on the foundation of combining industry knowledge with unmatched responsiveness to produce results for our customers. Our goal is to build a business dedicated to the maximization of value for all stakeholders starting with our employees, our customers, and our community. We recognize that talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. Guided by these principles, we have established an impressive track record of proven past performance serving our customers within the Commercial, Federal Civilian, DoD, and Intelligence Communities. A CMMI Level 3 certified and ISO 9001:2008 registered company, Spry is committed to quality and continuous improvement.
