Title: Systems Administrator - Lead Category: Information Systems Location: Chantilly, VA / USA | Sector: Technical Services
Posting ID: TS/092118
Description:
The Systems Administrator Lead will be responsible for expertly supporting hardware and software needs of a Department of Defense program. This is a technical leadership position that involves both operational (day-to-day support) and project implementations of systems.
The best candidate has strong experience with Microsoft O/S, scripting, networking, wireless, encryption, systems installation; is able to understand how his/her role supports the broader program objectives; actively engages in design, testing, implementation and utilization of disaster recovery; manages planned and unplanned system outages; has complete understanding of IT principles, concepts, techniques and problem solving; demonstrates flexibility in working extended hours to meet deadlines and being on-call to provide leadership for urgent incidents; develops briefing materials and technical documentation; leads a team by example, demonstrating excellence in all capabilities.
Work to be performed primarily in Virginia and travel may be required to other sites. Candidates must be US Citizen and eligible for a Security Clearance.
Must have skills/experience:
- Minimum of 6 years experience
- Bachelor's technical degree in engineering or computer science
- Hands-on DBA experience
- Experience testing and integrating in a System of Systems environment
- Experience managing a team, providing feedback, training, mentoring and discipline
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a team oriented, multi-tasking personality
Additional skills:
- Experience working with the DoD and US Army
- Experience with the DoD Information Systems security requirements
- Project leadership/management
