Systems Administrator (Senior-Level)

Company Description

Link Solutions, Inc. delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud and Mobility services.

Link is quality and compliance-focused, under our guiding philosophy “Mission First, Customer Always". If you’re looking for a technology company that values innovation, with a vision toward the future of the technology landscape, look no further than Link Solutions!

We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 27001:2013 certified and appraised for CMMI ML3 for Services and Development.

Job Description

Link Solutions is seeking a Systems Administrator (Senior-Level) to join our team in support of the US Army's Network Enterprise Center at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

• Must be a US Citizen
• Secret Clearance required
• Non-remote (relocation incentive available)

As a Systems Administrator (Senior-Level) you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and security of Government IT systems. You will also be responsible for working with other teams to ensure systems are safeguarded and implemented securely, maintained and optimized, and reliably available to the Government customer. 

Become an integral part of a professionally diverse team while working at an industry-leading organization, where work/life balance and employees come first. This is a great opportunity that will allow you to work on innovative projects that offer advancement and growth while helping protect our national security.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Install, administer, support, and maintain server hardware, peripherals, software, and operating systems. 
• Maintain server environment stability through review of monitoring tools and application of patches after testing. 
• Create, update, and maintain SOPs and knowledge management solutions for continuity and training.
• Ensure proper configuration of servers, virtual servers, storage solutions, computers, and software necessary for the successful operation in baseline compliance requirements. 
• Support Active Directory Management; Systems Center Management; Messaging Management; Clustering Services; Backup and Restoration. 
• Assist in developing, implementing, testing, and maintaining disaster recovery plans. 
• Manage data backups of servers and equipment configurations per recovery guidelines. 
• Implement patch remediation on systems to ensure network security and compliance with Cybersecurity guidelines and regulations. 
• Create, update, and maintain databases required for mission-related functions. 
• Support migration efforts to cloud-based environments including integration of new technologies, decommissioning of existing hardware, and documentation. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance (will sponsor the right candidate). 
• IAT Level II Certification (Meet DoD 8570/DoD 8140: CompTIA Security+ CE equivalent or higher).
• Eight (8+) years of relevant experience with a comprehensive understanding of IT Infrastructure and Business Analysis. 
• Knowledge of Windows servers, including Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, and GPO. 
• Working knowledge of virtualized environments (VMWare, Linux, etc.) Windows Server 2012 (or higher) Operating System Certification. 
• Familiar with network vulnerability scanners (e.g. Retina, ACAS, Nessus). 

Preferred:

• Active secret clearance.
• BA/BS degree in IT Service Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• CYSA+ or CASP+ Certification. 
• Migration of systems and services to a cloud environment. 
• Cloud administrator support experience.
• Application support experience. 
• Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills. 
• Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management. 

Additional Information

This position is subject to the successful acquisition of the contract and the completion of negotiations, both of which are actively underway. 

Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation reimbursement program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.

Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.