Telequest Communications, Inc.
Middletown, New York
Senior Director of Unix Linux Engineering Operations The Sr. Director of UNIX/Linux Engineering & Operations responsible for managing a team to provide maintenance, security, disaster recovery, and operational support for all the UNIX/Linux environments. Additionally, the IT UNIX team acts as technical resources for the other IT/User teams on UNIX/Linux issues from an infrastructure, operating system, and/or application standpoint. The Sr. Director of UNIX/Linux Engineering & operations will head a team of UNIX/Linux engineers responsible for the implementation of new Linux technologies, and working with other teams that require a UNIX/Linux backend. The Sr. Director of UNIX/Linux Engineering & Operations will report directly to the Vice President of IT Operations. Description General Responsibilities: Manage a team of dedicated UNIX/Linux Administrators and Engineers Provide Project Management/Planning for all UNIX/Linux related projects in association with Engineering Department Interface with the IT Operations group, VMware group, IT applications, Network Operations, our software development, and our Security group Full responsibility for the Companys UNIX/Linux infrastructure Full responsibility for day-to-day issues on our UNIX/Linux platforms Maintain service level standards Keep all devices up to date with Security and operations patching Provide leadership in streamlining day-to-day operations including improvements and streamlining monitoring and alerting for all UNIX/Linus systems Responsible for engineering and maintaining project timelines while deploying systems with industry accepted standards that meet the customers requirements Responsible for overseeing design of new service requests running on Unix/Linux and identifying all security, redundancy, and monitoring needs of the service. Build and maintain an IT service library of all Unix/Linux platforms. Providing and maintaining data flow diagrams for all systems coming through engineering Providing handoff documentation and training the operations team on all newly deployed systems Reviewing outages with the Linux Team and implement proactive outage prevention / alerting. Provide leadership in implementing new technologies Provide team members with opportunities and growth Produce weekly status reports for management Manage and maintain 24/7 servers and services which provide critical internet infrastructure in the US.
05/17/2024
Senior Director of Unix Linux Engineering Operations The Sr. Director of UNIX/Linux Engineering & Operations responsible for managing a team to provide maintenance, security, disaster recovery, and operational support for all the UNIX/Linux environments. Additionally, the IT UNIX team acts as technical resources for the other IT/User teams on UNIX/Linux issues from an infrastructure, operating system, and/or application standpoint. The Sr. Director of UNIX/Linux Engineering & operations will head a team of UNIX/Linux engineers responsible for the implementation of new Linux technologies, and working with other teams that require a UNIX/Linux backend. The Sr. Director of UNIX/Linux Engineering & Operations will report directly to the Vice President of IT Operations. Description General Responsibilities: Manage a team of dedicated UNIX/Linux Administrators and Engineers Provide Project Management/Planning for all UNIX/Linux related projects in association with Engineering Department Interface with the IT Operations group, VMware group, IT applications, Network Operations, our software development, and our Security group Full responsibility for the Companys UNIX/Linux infrastructure Full responsibility for day-to-day issues on our UNIX/Linux platforms Maintain service level standards Keep all devices up to date with Security and operations patching Provide leadership in streamlining day-to-day operations including improvements and streamlining monitoring and alerting for all UNIX/Linus systems Responsible for engineering and maintaining project timelines while deploying systems with industry accepted standards that meet the customers requirements Responsible for overseeing design of new service requests running on Unix/Linux and identifying all security, redundancy, and monitoring needs of the service. Build and maintain an IT service library of all Unix/Linux platforms. Providing and maintaining data flow diagrams for all systems coming through engineering Providing handoff documentation and training the operations team on all newly deployed systems Reviewing outages with the Linux Team and implement proactive outage prevention / alerting. Provide leadership in implementing new technologies Provide team members with opportunities and growth Produce weekly status reports for management Manage and maintain 24/7 servers and services which provide critical internet infrastructure in the US.
Primary Responsibilities • The selected candidate will provide overall engineering, and administration in supporting a very large distributed clustered Splunk environment consisting of search heads, indexers, deployers, deployment servers, heavy/universal forwarders and Splunk Enterprise Security premuim app, spanning security, performance, and operational roles. • The candidate should be familiar with recognizing and onboarding new data sources into Splunk, analyzing the data for anomalies and trends, and building dashboards highlighting the key trends of the data. The Splunk engineer should be familiar with a Linux environment, editing and maintaining Splunk configuration files and apps. • The Splunk engineer will work with other Cybersecurity Engineering team members and will be required to interact with end users to gather requirements, perform troubleshooting, and provide assistance with the creation of Splunk search queries and dashboards. The Splunk engineer will be required interact with senior management, as necessary. • Knowledge of Cloud Services such as AWS, Azure, Office365 • Ability to script in one more of the following computer languages Python, Bash, Visual Basic or Powershell Basic Qualifications Must be a US citizen, no clearance required and in addition, must have a current or be able to favorably pass a (BI) Background Investigation to join this program. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree coupled with 7+ years' experience in the Information Technology arena. • 4+ years of experience in a senior Splunk role working in a Splunk clustered environment supporting SOC or NOC environments • 3+ Years experience in Linux and SQL/ODBC interfaces • 2+ Years experience in app interface development, using REST API's • Previous project management experience. • ITIL Change & Configuration Management • Experience with Ansible and GIT Ability to follow Change & Configuration Management Strong problem solving abilities with an analytic and qualitative eye for reasoning under pressure Self-starter with the ability to independently prioritize and complete multiple tasks with little to no supervision Knowledge of Cloud Services such as AWS, Azure, Office365 Ability to script in one more of the following computer languages Python, Bash, Visual Basic or Powershell Splunk Certified Architect Certification Splunk Certified Administrator Certification - Experience in automating Splunk Deployments Preferred Qualifications • Experience in SQL • Experience in other systems and network management products. • Current or former completed Splunk training • Prior experience a in Splunk professional services role • Automation/orchestration of Splunk with in a Cloud environment
05/15/2024
Full time
Primary Responsibilities • The selected candidate will provide overall engineering, and administration in supporting a very large distributed clustered Splunk environment consisting of search heads, indexers, deployers, deployment servers, heavy/universal forwarders and Splunk Enterprise Security premuim app, spanning security, performance, and operational roles. • The candidate should be familiar with recognizing and onboarding new data sources into Splunk, analyzing the data for anomalies and trends, and building dashboards highlighting the key trends of the data. The Splunk engineer should be familiar with a Linux environment, editing and maintaining Splunk configuration files and apps. • The Splunk engineer will work with other Cybersecurity Engineering team members and will be required to interact with end users to gather requirements, perform troubleshooting, and provide assistance with the creation of Splunk search queries and dashboards. The Splunk engineer will be required interact with senior management, as necessary. • Knowledge of Cloud Services such as AWS, Azure, Office365 • Ability to script in one more of the following computer languages Python, Bash, Visual Basic or Powershell Basic Qualifications Must be a US citizen, no clearance required and in addition, must have a current or be able to favorably pass a (BI) Background Investigation to join this program. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree coupled with 7+ years' experience in the Information Technology arena. • 4+ years of experience in a senior Splunk role working in a Splunk clustered environment supporting SOC or NOC environments • 3+ Years experience in Linux and SQL/ODBC interfaces • 2+ Years experience in app interface development, using REST API's • Previous project management experience. • ITIL Change & Configuration Management • Experience with Ansible and GIT Ability to follow Change & Configuration Management Strong problem solving abilities with an analytic and qualitative eye for reasoning under pressure Self-starter with the ability to independently prioritize and complete multiple tasks with little to no supervision Knowledge of Cloud Services such as AWS, Azure, Office365 Ability to script in one more of the following computer languages Python, Bash, Visual Basic or Powershell Splunk Certified Architect Certification Splunk Certified Administrator Certification - Experience in automating Splunk Deployments Preferred Qualifications • Experience in SQL • Experience in other systems and network management products. • Current or former completed Splunk training • Prior experience a in Splunk professional services role • Automation/orchestration of Splunk with in a Cloud environment
Our DC Metro based client is looking for Senior Security Engineer Lead . If you are qualified for this position, please email your updated resume in word format to Primary Responsibilities: • Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to infrastructure team members • Conceptualize, Design, Build, and Maintain current and future NOSC supported tools and platforms • Manage multiple assignments, changing priorities, and work independently with little oversight • Support all support, guidance and develop processes to evaluate and improve all operating systems, hardware support, software, firmware solutions and provide advisement concerning future purchase of the same • Work closely with senior engineers, other team members and application owners to solve technical problems at the network, system and application levels • Conduct periodic architectural reviews of installed sensors to assess effectiveness and propose optimal installation alternatives as required • Conduct network security architecture reviews to determine the size, and placement of intrusion monitoring equipment during the customer onboarding process • Documentation and Reporting along with presentation, teamwork and DHS wide collaboration are among the expected duties and mission of the task order • Draft technical documentation, reports, and presentations as needed for customer or internal use • Resolve Linux system errors and crashes, disk space problems, huge file system and full disk errors • Implementation and troubleshooting of Linux network services such as NFS, NTP, FTP, SSH, DNS, Sendmail and STIG them using DISA guidelines • Configure LDAP server and LDAP client on Linux machines for authorization and authentication • Experience in backend solution, day to day system admin and monitoring, file system management and disk management and creation of shell scripts for the automation of tasks and the extraction of logs • Hardware and software installations, upgrades, maintenance, security analysis and network performance and tuning of Linux servers in a virtual infrastructure • Define system security & design requirements to meet FISMA and FedRAMP compliance standards • Perform analysis of security posture by reviewing vulnerability and compliance scans and making recommendations for remediations and managing POAMs • Strong expertise in Security Audit and Assessment, ATO controls and security frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, Risk Management Framework • Support operations across multiple geographic locations • Develop solutions to complex technical issues • Knowledge of Cisco Switches and Routers • Provide follow-up reports (technical findings, feedback, resolution steps taken) for Root Cause analysis, engineering technical assessment and process improvement initiatives • Providing training and documentation for the rest of the team to follow and understand • Reviews and approves documentation and diagrams created by IT team members (e.g., system specifications). Writes documentation, including technical standards and processes • Communicates with project manager on a frequent basis. Identifies tasks and issues that may have an impact on service levels or schedules. Provides realistic task and cost estimates • Maintains a current and working knowledge of IT development methodology, architecture design, and technical standards. Mentors IT staff and identifies training needs. As new standards are instituted, ensures their usage by team members • Communicates with other technical leads, IT groups, and clients so they understand the project's technical implications, dependencies, and potential conflicts. Evaluates the impacts of change requests on own/shared technologies and effectively persuades and influences others on ideas • Reviews and approves documentation and diagrams created by IT team members (e.g., system specifications). Writes documentation, including technical standards and processes • Considerable network engineering understanding with exposure to Juniper, Dell Fabric, Cisco routing, and switching • Network engineering skill in network systems design (Visio, Excel, words, Documentation) • Understanding network security (firewalls and IDS) design and implementation • Experience with Cisco routing and switching products Basic Qualifications Basic requirements that the recruiter should use as a filter: • Bachelor's and 12-15 years of experience in leading Infrastructure team, system administration, database administration, network engineering, software engineering, or software development, with a concentration in Cybersecurity • Experience Installing, configuring, securing, and troubleshooting CentOS, RHEL, or Ubuntu Linux Administration • Extensive automation experience with PowerShell and Shell Scripting for automating Linux installs • Experience mentoring junior personnel • Extensive knowledge of DELL (Power Edge) and other Enterprise Servers • Extensive knowledge of Ansible, Satellite, and VMWare ESXi/VCenter • Network experience and understanding with the following: TCP/IP, NIS, NFS, DNS, DHCP, FTP/TFTP, SSH, SFTP, ARP • Experience with storage tools such as NAS (NFS, SAMBA, RAID 0/1/5/6/10) and SAN (iSCSI, FiberChannel) • Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI) • Cloud and VMWare skills - Understanding of cloud terminology, architecture, and tools to include: installing, provisioning and monitoring • Strong capabilities to assist with automating manual installation and maintenance/patching tasks and utilization of such tools as provisioning environments with Ansible • Strong technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills • Superior attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills • Excellent problem solving, research, and follow-up skills • Self-motivation and ability to work independently • Experience working with FireEye or Firepower • Experience working in an Agile development environment • Department of Homeland Security NOSC employees are required to obtain an Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance to support this program • Candidate must, at a minimum, meet one of these certifications: GCUX: GIAC Certified Unix Security Administrator, Linux+ (CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI), LPI (Linux Professional Institute) Certifications, Oracle Linux OCA or OCP, Oracle Linux 6 Certified Implementation Specialist Certification, or Red Hat RHCSA, RHCE, CISSP,CCNP, CCNA, CCIE Security, CEH, MCSE Preferred Qualifications • Experience automating management tasks with Ansible, Puppet, or Chef • Experience with Gigamon or Suricata • Experience working in AWS and Azure • Experience developing in Bash, Python, YAML • Experience working with SIEM tools such as Splunk Knowledge of CASB or Zscaler is a plus Potential for Telework: No Clearance Level Required:Top Secret/SCI Travel: No Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day
05/14/2024
Full time
Our DC Metro based client is looking for Senior Security Engineer Lead . If you are qualified for this position, please email your updated resume in word format to Primary Responsibilities: • Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to infrastructure team members • Conceptualize, Design, Build, and Maintain current and future NOSC supported tools and platforms • Manage multiple assignments, changing priorities, and work independently with little oversight • Support all support, guidance and develop processes to evaluate and improve all operating systems, hardware support, software, firmware solutions and provide advisement concerning future purchase of the same • Work closely with senior engineers, other team members and application owners to solve technical problems at the network, system and application levels • Conduct periodic architectural reviews of installed sensors to assess effectiveness and propose optimal installation alternatives as required • Conduct network security architecture reviews to determine the size, and placement of intrusion monitoring equipment during the customer onboarding process • Documentation and Reporting along with presentation, teamwork and DHS wide collaboration are among the expected duties and mission of the task order • Draft technical documentation, reports, and presentations as needed for customer or internal use • Resolve Linux system errors and crashes, disk space problems, huge file system and full disk errors • Implementation and troubleshooting of Linux network services such as NFS, NTP, FTP, SSH, DNS, Sendmail and STIG them using DISA guidelines • Configure LDAP server and LDAP client on Linux machines for authorization and authentication • Experience in backend solution, day to day system admin and monitoring, file system management and disk management and creation of shell scripts for the automation of tasks and the extraction of logs • Hardware and software installations, upgrades, maintenance, security analysis and network performance and tuning of Linux servers in a virtual infrastructure • Define system security & design requirements to meet FISMA and FedRAMP compliance standards • Perform analysis of security posture by reviewing vulnerability and compliance scans and making recommendations for remediations and managing POAMs • Strong expertise in Security Audit and Assessment, ATO controls and security frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, Risk Management Framework • Support operations across multiple geographic locations • Develop solutions to complex technical issues • Knowledge of Cisco Switches and Routers • Provide follow-up reports (technical findings, feedback, resolution steps taken) for Root Cause analysis, engineering technical assessment and process improvement initiatives • Providing training and documentation for the rest of the team to follow and understand • Reviews and approves documentation and diagrams created by IT team members (e.g., system specifications). Writes documentation, including technical standards and processes • Communicates with project manager on a frequent basis. Identifies tasks and issues that may have an impact on service levels or schedules. Provides realistic task and cost estimates • Maintains a current and working knowledge of IT development methodology, architecture design, and technical standards. Mentors IT staff and identifies training needs. As new standards are instituted, ensures their usage by team members • Communicates with other technical leads, IT groups, and clients so they understand the project's technical implications, dependencies, and potential conflicts. Evaluates the impacts of change requests on own/shared technologies and effectively persuades and influences others on ideas • Reviews and approves documentation and diagrams created by IT team members (e.g., system specifications). Writes documentation, including technical standards and processes • Considerable network engineering understanding with exposure to Juniper, Dell Fabric, Cisco routing, and switching • Network engineering skill in network systems design (Visio, Excel, words, Documentation) • Understanding network security (firewalls and IDS) design and implementation • Experience with Cisco routing and switching products Basic Qualifications Basic requirements that the recruiter should use as a filter: • Bachelor's and 12-15 years of experience in leading Infrastructure team, system administration, database administration, network engineering, software engineering, or software development, with a concentration in Cybersecurity • Experience Installing, configuring, securing, and troubleshooting CentOS, RHEL, or Ubuntu Linux Administration • Extensive automation experience with PowerShell and Shell Scripting for automating Linux installs • Experience mentoring junior personnel • Extensive knowledge of DELL (Power Edge) and other Enterprise Servers • Extensive knowledge of Ansible, Satellite, and VMWare ESXi/VCenter • Network experience and understanding with the following: TCP/IP, NIS, NFS, DNS, DHCP, FTP/TFTP, SSH, SFTP, ARP • Experience with storage tools such as NAS (NFS, SAMBA, RAID 0/1/5/6/10) and SAN (iSCSI, FiberChannel) • Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI) • Cloud and VMWare skills - Understanding of cloud terminology, architecture, and tools to include: installing, provisioning and monitoring • Strong capabilities to assist with automating manual installation and maintenance/patching tasks and utilization of such tools as provisioning environments with Ansible • Strong technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills • Superior attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills • Excellent problem solving, research, and follow-up skills • Self-motivation and ability to work independently • Experience working with FireEye or Firepower • Experience working in an Agile development environment • Department of Homeland Security NOSC employees are required to obtain an Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance to support this program • Candidate must, at a minimum, meet one of these certifications: GCUX: GIAC Certified Unix Security Administrator, Linux+ (CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI), LPI (Linux Professional Institute) Certifications, Oracle Linux OCA or OCP, Oracle Linux 6 Certified Implementation Specialist Certification, or Red Hat RHCSA, RHCE, CISSP,CCNP, CCNA, CCIE Security, CEH, MCSE Preferred Qualifications • Experience automating management tasks with Ansible, Puppet, or Chef • Experience with Gigamon or Suricata • Experience working in AWS and Azure • Experience developing in Bash, Python, YAML • Experience working with SIEM tools such as Splunk Knowledge of CASB or Zscaler is a plus Potential for Telework: No Clearance Level Required:Top Secret/SCI Travel: No Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day
WHO WE ARE: At HHS Tech Group (HTG), our work matters, and each of us makes a difference in the lives of people every day. HTG is a leader in the development and delivery of innovative, purpose-built modular software and technology solutions to clients in the commercial and government sectors. WHAT WE DO: HHS Tech Group creates innovative, purpose-built technology products and solutions, resulting in value and positive, quantifiable impact for our clients and the people they serve. Our people bring our software to life through collaborative relationships with our clients, working as a team, helping to solve complex problems that create positive personal and community impact for the people our clients serve. Each day, our software products and our people are making a difference. OUR PEOPLE MATTER MOST: Improving the lives of others and making an impact daily is no simple task. We are dedicated to our team's professional and personal growth and well-being. Some key rewards and benefits include: Generously sponsored Medical Insurance Fully paid premiums on dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Generous 401k matching program (100% match up to 6%) Tuition and Certification reimbursement Open PTO policy Join us! WHO WE ARE HIRING: Senior System Administrator (Linux)/Network Administrator WHAT YOU WILL DO: HHS Technology Group is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior System Administrator with a proven track record of expertise in Linux, AWS, Kubernetes, virtualization, networking, and leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing Kubernetes clusters, virtual machines, and possess the ability to lead and mentor a team. This individual will play a crucial role in optimizing our deployment processes, enhancing system reliability, and shaping the infrastructure architecture. Experience in networking, Agile methodologies, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD), AWS cloud services, and proficiency in Java are essential for this role. This role is fully remote. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of Kubernetes clusters and virtual machines, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the DevOps team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. • Collaborate with software development teams to architect, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for efficient software deployment and updates. • Manage networking configurations and security protocols within Kubernetes environments to ensure optimal communication and data flow. • Drive the adoption of Agile methodologies, enabling rapid development, iteration, and delivery of software projects. • Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar technologies. • Utilize AWS cloud services to architect, deploy, and optimize cloud-based solutions, ensuring cost-effectiveness and scalability. • Investigate and troubleshoot production incidents, applying root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define infrastructure needs, and align technical solutions with business goals. • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies, integrating relevant advancements into the DevOps process. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). • Extensive experience (5+ years) in Kubernetes orchestration and administration, including cluster deployment, scaling, and management. • 3+ years of experience on Prometheus, Grafana, NewRelic and ELK for monitoring the application. • 10+ years' experience on Linux System Administrator and Networking. • Strong leadership capabilities demonstrated through previous team leadership roles. • Proficiency in networking concepts, protocols, and security practices within Kubernetes environments. • Strong background and understanding of Linux System Administrator • Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile development teams. • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and related tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, etc.). • In-depth knowledge of AWS cloud services and infrastructure architecture. • Good understanding of Networking and infrastructure security. • Experience with AWS Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPN, Transit Gateway, Equinix and Megaport. • Flexibility for the occasional need for off-hours work to support our customers. DESIRED SKILLS: Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards identifying and resolving technical challenges. Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, and relevant networking certifications are a plus.
05/05/2024
Full time
WHO WE ARE: At HHS Tech Group (HTG), our work matters, and each of us makes a difference in the lives of people every day. HTG is a leader in the development and delivery of innovative, purpose-built modular software and technology solutions to clients in the commercial and government sectors. WHAT WE DO: HHS Tech Group creates innovative, purpose-built technology products and solutions, resulting in value and positive, quantifiable impact for our clients and the people they serve. Our people bring our software to life through collaborative relationships with our clients, working as a team, helping to solve complex problems that create positive personal and community impact for the people our clients serve. Each day, our software products and our people are making a difference. OUR PEOPLE MATTER MOST: Improving the lives of others and making an impact daily is no simple task. We are dedicated to our team's professional and personal growth and well-being. Some key rewards and benefits include: Generously sponsored Medical Insurance Fully paid premiums on dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Generous 401k matching program (100% match up to 6%) Tuition and Certification reimbursement Open PTO policy Join us! WHO WE ARE HIRING: Senior System Administrator (Linux)/Network Administrator WHAT YOU WILL DO: HHS Technology Group is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior System Administrator with a proven track record of expertise in Linux, AWS, Kubernetes, virtualization, networking, and leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing Kubernetes clusters, virtual machines, and possess the ability to lead and mentor a team. This individual will play a crucial role in optimizing our deployment processes, enhancing system reliability, and shaping the infrastructure architecture. Experience in networking, Agile methodologies, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD), AWS cloud services, and proficiency in Java are essential for this role. This role is fully remote. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of Kubernetes clusters and virtual machines, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the DevOps team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. • Collaborate with software development teams to architect, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for efficient software deployment and updates. • Manage networking configurations and security protocols within Kubernetes environments to ensure optimal communication and data flow. • Drive the adoption of Agile methodologies, enabling rapid development, iteration, and delivery of software projects. • Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar technologies. • Utilize AWS cloud services to architect, deploy, and optimize cloud-based solutions, ensuring cost-effectiveness and scalability. • Investigate and troubleshoot production incidents, applying root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define infrastructure needs, and align technical solutions with business goals. • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies, integrating relevant advancements into the DevOps process. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). • Extensive experience (5+ years) in Kubernetes orchestration and administration, including cluster deployment, scaling, and management. • 3+ years of experience on Prometheus, Grafana, NewRelic and ELK for monitoring the application. • 10+ years' experience on Linux System Administrator and Networking. • Strong leadership capabilities demonstrated through previous team leadership roles. • Proficiency in networking concepts, protocols, and security practices within Kubernetes environments. • Strong background and understanding of Linux System Administrator • Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile development teams. • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and related tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, etc.). • In-depth knowledge of AWS cloud services and infrastructure architecture. • Good understanding of Networking and infrastructure security. • Experience with AWS Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPN, Transit Gateway, Equinix and Megaport. • Flexibility for the occasional need for off-hours work to support our customers. DESIRED SKILLS: Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards identifying and resolving technical challenges. Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, and relevant networking certifications are a plus.
Suffolk University Information Technology Services Infrastructure group is seeking a highly motivated Senior System Administrator with significant experience managing, deploying and maintaining Servers, Storage, and Virtualization technologies. The candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting system issues, suggest enhancements to improve system performance as well as writing system scripts for daily administration and supporting documentation to automate repeatable tasks. Install new software releases, system upgrades, evaluate and install patches and resolve software and hardware related problems. Successful candidate will also be tasked with performing system backups and recovery as well as maintaining data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity. The Senior System Administrator will assist with securing and hardening infrastructure technologies and create/maintain system procedural and technical documentation. Responsible for applying technology and designing system architectures to align with organizational strategic business objectives. This position will be responsible for the optimal performance of the University's technical infrastructure and delivery of services to our users. Consults with project managers, analysts, programmers, administrators, and other IT professionals on issues such as system design, limitations and capabilities, and system performance requirements. Researches new technologies and applies new ideas to enterprise business needs. Performs post-mortem problem investigations to identify and correct inconsistencies and problems with operating system and application installations. Principal Responsibilities: Assumes management responsibility for systems, including, but not limited to, Windows, AIX, and Linux platforms housing various applications. Provision and maintain Windows and Linux servers for production/test/development use. Coordinate with the stakeholders in the configuration and deployment of required servers. Manage the use of Linux/Unix based monitoring tools, such as Nagios and Nmon, and patch management and update tools such as yum, apt and dnf. Perform standard administration tasks including monitoring, installations/upgrades of the operating system and applicable application software. Manage and update the AIX NIM (Network Install Manager) server. Use of NIM server to deploy updates to AIX lpars. Manage and make Use of IBM HMC to manage the lpars. Troubleshoot, investigate and resolve operating system issues. Create procedures for technical processes. Document all production changes in the ServiceNow change management module. Manage file transfer integrations to and from remote servers. For example, the secure transmission of sensitive information to the bank by sftp and public key authentication. Perform and complete requests for services. (E.g. backups/restores, patch application, user account maintenance, etc.) Monitor and maintain hardware components, working with the vendor for support when necessary. Perform proactive measures, such as system tuning, to maintain a stable, efficient allocation of resources. Utilize basic project management skills to assist in the development of plans/timelines for projects. Provide status reports and exchange relevant information with management and other member of the ITS staff. Work closely with the network team to maintain/improve/troubleshoot various components when needed. Work closely with the Senior Enterprise System Admin(ERP)/DBA to ensure that the Colleague environments maintains 100% uptime. Work closely with and support the ITS Applications team on data flow to external applications. In coordination with other ITS Infrastructure team members, monitor Data Center environment (HVAC and Power) and Coordinate with facilities services and vendors to ensure the Data Center maintains reasonably optimal conditions. Effectively uses on-line monitoring tools such as Schneider APC interfaces such StructureWare and Symmetra. Requirements: Bachelors' Degree in Computer Science and/or equivalent combination of experience. 5+ years of proven knowledge working with server and storage hardware, software, including VMware, HP Server, EMC VNX, ExtremeIO, and PURE Storage Systems, AIX, Windows, Linux servers. 5+ years' experience with VMware / Microsoft Server related experience or equivalency. Significant and current experience administering AIX. Must have the ability to perform the IBM/AIX tasks previously outlined in the responsibilities. Our current version of AIX Version is 7.2 and the current platform is Power 9 running on an IBM e950 in the primary datacenter and Power7 on an IBM p770 at the DR Site. Experience writing shell scripting in ksh and bash. Knowledge of various webserver packages such as Apache and Tomcat, and the software used by webservers. Knowledge of the various monitoring tools such as Nagios and IBM's nmon, as well as load testing tools such as Apache JMeter, NewRelic, Ipswitch's IMacro. Knowledge of the principals of ITIL framework and the lifecycle stages. A desire to expand and improve professional/technical knowledge and competency. This can be demonstrated by belonging to and participating in professional organizations, attending seminars, attending classes or tutorials, researching technical documents etc. Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.). Knowledge of database management systems such as MySQL, and PostGress. Ability to work independently and proactively. Demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills. Some on-call responsibilities for the position are expected and required, anticipated frequency will depend on the situation. PI
09/01/2021
Full time
Suffolk University Information Technology Services Infrastructure group is seeking a highly motivated Senior System Administrator with significant experience managing, deploying and maintaining Servers, Storage, and Virtualization technologies. The candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting system issues, suggest enhancements to improve system performance as well as writing system scripts for daily administration and supporting documentation to automate repeatable tasks. Install new software releases, system upgrades, evaluate and install patches and resolve software and hardware related problems. Successful candidate will also be tasked with performing system backups and recovery as well as maintaining data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity. The Senior System Administrator will assist with securing and hardening infrastructure technologies and create/maintain system procedural and technical documentation. Responsible for applying technology and designing system architectures to align with organizational strategic business objectives. This position will be responsible for the optimal performance of the University's technical infrastructure and delivery of services to our users. Consults with project managers, analysts, programmers, administrators, and other IT professionals on issues such as system design, limitations and capabilities, and system performance requirements. Researches new technologies and applies new ideas to enterprise business needs. Performs post-mortem problem investigations to identify and correct inconsistencies and problems with operating system and application installations. Principal Responsibilities: Assumes management responsibility for systems, including, but not limited to, Windows, AIX, and Linux platforms housing various applications. Provision and maintain Windows and Linux servers for production/test/development use. Coordinate with the stakeholders in the configuration and deployment of required servers. Manage the use of Linux/Unix based monitoring tools, such as Nagios and Nmon, and patch management and update tools such as yum, apt and dnf. Perform standard administration tasks including monitoring, installations/upgrades of the operating system and applicable application software. Manage and update the AIX NIM (Network Install Manager) server. Use of NIM server to deploy updates to AIX lpars. Manage and make Use of IBM HMC to manage the lpars. Troubleshoot, investigate and resolve operating system issues. Create procedures for technical processes. Document all production changes in the ServiceNow change management module. Manage file transfer integrations to and from remote servers. For example, the secure transmission of sensitive information to the bank by sftp and public key authentication. Perform and complete requests for services. (E.g. backups/restores, patch application, user account maintenance, etc.) Monitor and maintain hardware components, working with the vendor for support when necessary. Perform proactive measures, such as system tuning, to maintain a stable, efficient allocation of resources. Utilize basic project management skills to assist in the development of plans/timelines for projects. Provide status reports and exchange relevant information with management and other member of the ITS staff. Work closely with the network team to maintain/improve/troubleshoot various components when needed. Work closely with the Senior Enterprise System Admin(ERP)/DBA to ensure that the Colleague environments maintains 100% uptime. Work closely with and support the ITS Applications team on data flow to external applications. In coordination with other ITS Infrastructure team members, monitor Data Center environment (HVAC and Power) and Coordinate with facilities services and vendors to ensure the Data Center maintains reasonably optimal conditions. Effectively uses on-line monitoring tools such as Schneider APC interfaces such StructureWare and Symmetra. Requirements: Bachelors' Degree in Computer Science and/or equivalent combination of experience. 5+ years of proven knowledge working with server and storage hardware, software, including VMware, HP Server, EMC VNX, ExtremeIO, and PURE Storage Systems, AIX, Windows, Linux servers. 5+ years' experience with VMware / Microsoft Server related experience or equivalency. Significant and current experience administering AIX. Must have the ability to perform the IBM/AIX tasks previously outlined in the responsibilities. Our current version of AIX Version is 7.2 and the current platform is Power 9 running on an IBM e950 in the primary datacenter and Power7 on an IBM p770 at the DR Site. Experience writing shell scripting in ksh and bash. Knowledge of various webserver packages such as Apache and Tomcat, and the software used by webservers. Knowledge of the various monitoring tools such as Nagios and IBM's nmon, as well as load testing tools such as Apache JMeter, NewRelic, Ipswitch's IMacro. Knowledge of the principals of ITIL framework and the lifecycle stages. A desire to expand and improve professional/technical knowledge and competency. This can be demonstrated by belonging to and participating in professional organizations, attending seminars, attending classes or tutorials, researching technical documents etc. Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.). Knowledge of database management systems such as MySQL, and PostGress. Ability to work independently and proactively. Demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills. Some on-call responsibilities for the position are expected and required, anticipated frequency will depend on the situation. PI
A prestigious company is on the search for a Sr. IAM Administrator - Saviynt. This administrator must have at least 1 year minimum of Saviynt IAM operational administration support experience. This is an operational support role but any experience with configuration of connectors is preferred. Responsibilities Stay current on supported technologies through various training opportunities Identify opportunities to enhance processes, procedures and policies relating to administrative function Participate in 24 x 7 on call rotation Maintain and enhance server platforms and related computing environments including cloud and on premise virtual and physical server hardware, operating systems, applications software and all configurations Demonstrate professional level experience in diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve: hardware, software or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate server access and use Coordinate and implement server and systems security measures to protect data, software and hardware Lifecycle and Asset management - tracking and identification of all team supported hardware and software Qualifications Bachelor's or technical degree in related field or equivalent experience 3 or more years of expert level experience in Infrastructure administration as it relates to the hardware and software components that align to technologies supported at Client Familiarity with ITIL concepts 3-6 years of industry experience in customization, configuration and deployment of any Identity Management and Governance products such as Saviynt or SailPoint Thorough domain knowledge on the below areas of IGA User Lifecycle Management, Provisioning and Reconciliation Auditing, Reporting and user activity Monitoring Access Certification SOD Possess professional level industry certification(s) Certified Identity Management Professional (CIMP) 5 or more years of expert level experience in Infrastructure administration as it relates to the hardware and software components that align to technologies supported at Clients Strong technical presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written Provide accurate and timely updates to work tickets, incidents and outages ITIL Foundation certified 5+ years of administrative experience in an environment supporting 300+ production Microsoft Windows Servers 3+ years of experience providing administrative experience in an environment supporting Linux operating system 5+ years of experience supporting VMware Virtual Infrastructures 4+ years of experience supporting server hardware platforms such as: Cisco UCS, Dell, HP 2+ year(s) of experience supporting cloud infrastructures such as: Azure, AWS 2+ years of experience supporting and tuning administration tools such as SolarWinds & MS SCOM Specialized knowledge Knowledge of Web Services (REST/SOAP) Knowledge of security/authorization model of popular enterprise and SaaS applications like SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft Office 365, etc Experience in Powershell, Unix Shell/Perl Scripting, Batch Jobs Operating Systems - Microsoft, Linux Hypervisor - VMWare Server Manufactures - HP, Dell, Cisco, IBM Cloud providers - Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS Knowledge of network components (WAN and LAN)
01/30/2021
Full time
A prestigious company is on the search for a Sr. IAM Administrator - Saviynt. This administrator must have at least 1 year minimum of Saviynt IAM operational administration support experience. This is an operational support role but any experience with configuration of connectors is preferred. Responsibilities Stay current on supported technologies through various training opportunities Identify opportunities to enhance processes, procedures and policies relating to administrative function Participate in 24 x 7 on call rotation Maintain and enhance server platforms and related computing environments including cloud and on premise virtual and physical server hardware, operating systems, applications software and all configurations Demonstrate professional level experience in diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve: hardware, software or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate server access and use Coordinate and implement server and systems security measures to protect data, software and hardware Lifecycle and Asset management - tracking and identification of all team supported hardware and software Qualifications Bachelor's or technical degree in related field or equivalent experience 3 or more years of expert level experience in Infrastructure administration as it relates to the hardware and software components that align to technologies supported at Client Familiarity with ITIL concepts 3-6 years of industry experience in customization, configuration and deployment of any Identity Management and Governance products such as Saviynt or SailPoint Thorough domain knowledge on the below areas of IGA User Lifecycle Management, Provisioning and Reconciliation Auditing, Reporting and user activity Monitoring Access Certification SOD Possess professional level industry certification(s) Certified Identity Management Professional (CIMP) 5 or more years of expert level experience in Infrastructure administration as it relates to the hardware and software components that align to technologies supported at Clients Strong technical presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written Provide accurate and timely updates to work tickets, incidents and outages ITIL Foundation certified 5+ years of administrative experience in an environment supporting 300+ production Microsoft Windows Servers 3+ years of experience providing administrative experience in an environment supporting Linux operating system 5+ years of experience supporting VMware Virtual Infrastructures 4+ years of experience supporting server hardware platforms such as: Cisco UCS, Dell, HP 2+ year(s) of experience supporting cloud infrastructures such as: Azure, AWS 2+ years of experience supporting and tuning administration tools such as SolarWinds & MS SCOM Specialized knowledge Knowledge of Web Services (REST/SOAP) Knowledge of security/authorization model of popular enterprise and SaaS applications like SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft Office 365, etc Experience in Powershell, Unix Shell/Perl Scripting, Batch Jobs Operating Systems - Microsoft, Linux Hypervisor - VMWare Server Manufactures - HP, Dell, Cisco, IBM Cloud providers - Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS Knowledge of network components (WAN and LAN)
Description SAIC is seeking a Cloud Engineer with 5+ years of relevant experience to work on a dynamic, energized team on a leading edge technology program with an exciting mission critical to national security objectives. The successful candidate will provide cloud expertise and support on several different networks, including development networks. Strong customer service, prioritization, and communication skills are essential to enable collaboration with other teams. Virtualization and Cisco networking experience is preferred but not required. Job Duties: Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools Develop and use scripts used to provision cloud based infrastructure such as instances, storage, routing, subnetting Administer services such as Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, multi-factor authentication, Assist with projects involving server, network, and cloud infrastructure support as directed Actively participate in high-level team activities such as suggesting architectural improvements, recommending process improvements and conducting tool evaluations Daily work will be primarily ticket-based with a focus on internal facing support with opportunities to assist external customers and participate in longer-term project work as business needs change Supporting DevOps practices e.g., Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery. Experience in standing up CI/CD pipelines Create and maintain documentation and facilitate training of wider cloud services team Monitor Enterprise system, perform log management and event analysis via various tool sets, current and future. Work directly with stakeholders and Project Management team to coordinate planning, design, installation, and support\upgrades of new and existing technologies Interact with senior personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations Freedom to use ingenuity and creativity to develop technical solutions to complex problems. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph Requires a Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline or 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree with 18+ years of relevant experience Must have hands on demonstrable experience with Amazon web services (or equivalent cloud service) Must have experience with Linux OS (Ideally either CentOS or RHEL OS) Must work well independently and in a team environment and has a willingness to cross train skills with other team members to create a more diverse technically competent team. Must exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results Desired Skills and Experience: Amazon Certifications are desired: Certified Solutions Architect (Assoc or Professional), DevOps Engineer, SysOps Administrator Familiarity/hands on experience with Puppet, Terraform, Rundeck Familiarity/hands on experience with Kubernetes and Helm Familiarity/hands on experience with Docker TCP/IP networking familiarity, experience Overview SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner's ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For information, visit saic.com or Working at SAIC for benefits details. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.
01/30/2021
Full time
Description SAIC is seeking a Cloud Engineer with 5+ years of relevant experience to work on a dynamic, energized team on a leading edge technology program with an exciting mission critical to national security objectives. The successful candidate will provide cloud expertise and support on several different networks, including development networks. Strong customer service, prioritization, and communication skills are essential to enable collaboration with other teams. Virtualization and Cisco networking experience is preferred but not required. Job Duties: Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools Develop and use scripts used to provision cloud based infrastructure such as instances, storage, routing, subnetting Administer services such as Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, multi-factor authentication, Assist with projects involving server, network, and cloud infrastructure support as directed Actively participate in high-level team activities such as suggesting architectural improvements, recommending process improvements and conducting tool evaluations Daily work will be primarily ticket-based with a focus on internal facing support with opportunities to assist external customers and participate in longer-term project work as business needs change Supporting DevOps practices e.g., Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery. Experience in standing up CI/CD pipelines Create and maintain documentation and facilitate training of wider cloud services team Monitor Enterprise system, perform log management and event analysis via various tool sets, current and future. Work directly with stakeholders and Project Management team to coordinate planning, design, installation, and support\upgrades of new and existing technologies Interact with senior personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations Freedom to use ingenuity and creativity to develop technical solutions to complex problems. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph Requires a Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline or 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree with 18+ years of relevant experience Must have hands on demonstrable experience with Amazon web services (or equivalent cloud service) Must have experience with Linux OS (Ideally either CentOS or RHEL OS) Must work well independently and in a team environment and has a willingness to cross train skills with other team members to create a more diverse technically competent team. Must exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results Desired Skills and Experience: Amazon Certifications are desired: Certified Solutions Architect (Assoc or Professional), DevOps Engineer, SysOps Administrator Familiarity/hands on experience with Puppet, Terraform, Rundeck Familiarity/hands on experience with Kubernetes and Helm Familiarity/hands on experience with Docker TCP/IP networking familiarity, experience Overview SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner's ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For information, visit saic.com or Working at SAIC for benefits details. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.
**If you are interested in applying, please email your resume to Alex Prisinzano at ** Location: Washington, DC Contract: Direct-Hire Clearance: TS/SCI Job Description: The Challenge: As a systems administrator on our project, you'll ensure the current infrastructure is secure, functional, and available while looking for ways to make the infrastructure better using the latest technology and the best implementation strategies. You'll provide our clients with insight into their network through monitoring and performance management. Your technical expertise will be vital as you identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission critical network. You'll help the team better understand the network by turning metrics into information and explaining their meaning. As a technical leader, you'll identify new opportunities to modernize the network to help your customers meet their needs. Requirements: 7+ years of experience with Windows or Linux server and desktop operating systems in DoD networks 5+ years of experience resolving complex issues, supporting migrations, and performing trend analysis of issues Knowledge of routine administrative activities, upgrades, and issue resolution Ability to operate with minimal supervision Ability to work in a team environment TS/SCI clearance HS diploma or GED and 11+ years of experience with systems administration or engineering or BA or BS degree and 7+ years of experience with systems administration or engineering Ability to obtain a Microsoft certification within 90 days of hire Nice If You Have: Experience with advanced administrator activities, virtualization, technology road map development or testing & release management Knowledge of database administration and integration with automation, orchestration, and security platforms Ability to convey technical and non-technical discussions into easily understandable and grammatically correct written documentation Ability to work and lead under pressure in a complex and changing technical environment Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills Multiple associate or professional level Microsoft certifications If you are not interested, referrals are always welcome! EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at
01/30/2021
Full time
**If you are interested in applying, please email your resume to Alex Prisinzano at ** Location: Washington, DC Contract: Direct-Hire Clearance: TS/SCI Job Description: The Challenge: As a systems administrator on our project, you'll ensure the current infrastructure is secure, functional, and available while looking for ways to make the infrastructure better using the latest technology and the best implementation strategies. You'll provide our clients with insight into their network through monitoring and performance management. Your technical expertise will be vital as you identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission critical network. You'll help the team better understand the network by turning metrics into information and explaining their meaning. As a technical leader, you'll identify new opportunities to modernize the network to help your customers meet their needs. Requirements: 7+ years of experience with Windows or Linux server and desktop operating systems in DoD networks 5+ years of experience resolving complex issues, supporting migrations, and performing trend analysis of issues Knowledge of routine administrative activities, upgrades, and issue resolution Ability to operate with minimal supervision Ability to work in a team environment TS/SCI clearance HS diploma or GED and 11+ years of experience with systems administration or engineering or BA or BS degree and 7+ years of experience with systems administration or engineering Ability to obtain a Microsoft certification within 90 days of hire Nice If You Have: Experience with advanced administrator activities, virtualization, technology road map development or testing & release management Knowledge of database administration and integration with automation, orchestration, and security platforms Ability to convey technical and non-technical discussions into easily understandable and grammatically correct written documentation Ability to work and lead under pressure in a complex and changing technical environment Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills Multiple associate or professional level Microsoft certifications If you are not interested, referrals are always welcome! EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at
IT Systems Lead / Manager - Direct Hire Arlington, VA (candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense) ***Remote until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted The Role: Hands-on team leader with a focus on the day-to-day operations and maintenance of corporate IT systems including SaaS applications, Mobile Device Management, Identity Management, ServiceNow, Virtual Desktop, and Cloud platforms. Lead the IT systems administration team supporting day-to-day operations and maintenance of corporate IT systems Project leadership experience Ownership of continuous administration, monitoring, and compliance of corporate networks and application systems Cloud platform administration - preferably AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform Identity management, enterprise mobility management configuration standards Knowledge of AV, video conferencing, and phone systems Network reliability and availability in all corporate offices (domestic and overseas) Linux administration Senior technical resource to support all advanced system projects Minimum Qualifications: 5+ years of Technical Management 8+ years as a Systems Administrator Experience managing projects - Agile / Scrum experience desirable, including knowledge of PM tools and methodologies Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform, VMWare virtualization, Virtual Desktops, VMWare Workstation One, Jamf, Meraki, Okta, ServiceNow, Github, or similar Excellent communication and organization skills Willingness to both lead and participate in technical projects - provided by Dice
01/30/2021
Full time
IT Systems Lead / Manager - Direct Hire Arlington, VA (candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense) ***Remote until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted The Role: Hands-on team leader with a focus on the day-to-day operations and maintenance of corporate IT systems including SaaS applications, Mobile Device Management, Identity Management, ServiceNow, Virtual Desktop, and Cloud platforms. Lead the IT systems administration team supporting day-to-day operations and maintenance of corporate IT systems Project leadership experience Ownership of continuous administration, monitoring, and compliance of corporate networks and application systems Cloud platform administration - preferably AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform Identity management, enterprise mobility management configuration standards Knowledge of AV, video conferencing, and phone systems Network reliability and availability in all corporate offices (domestic and overseas) Linux administration Senior technical resource to support all advanced system projects Minimum Qualifications: 5+ years of Technical Management 8+ years as a Systems Administrator Experience managing projects - Agile / Scrum experience desirable, including knowledge of PM tools and methodologies Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform, VMWare virtualization, Virtual Desktops, VMWare Workstation One, Jamf, Meraki, Okta, ServiceNow, Github, or similar Excellent communication and organization skills Willingness to both lead and participate in technical projects - provided by Dice
Description SAIC is seeking a Cloud Engineer with 5+ years of relevant experience to work on a dynamic, energized team on a leading edge technology program with an exciting mission critical to national security objectives. The successful candidate will provide cloud expertise and support on several different networks, including development networks. Strong customer service, prioritization, and communication skills are essential to enable collaboration with other teams. Virtualization and Cisco networking experience is preferred but not required. Job Duties: Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools Develop and use scripts used to provision cloud based infrastructure such as instances, storage, routing, subnetting Administer services such as Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, multi-factor authentication, Assist with projects involving server, network, and cloud infrastructure support as directed Actively participate in high-level team activities such as suggesting architectural improvements, recommending process improvements and conducting tool evaluations Daily work will be primarily ticket-based with a focus on internal facing support with opportunities to assist external customers and participate in longer-term project work as business needs change Supporting DevOps practices e.g., Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery. Experience in standing up CI/CD pipelines Create and maintain documentation and facilitate training of wider cloud services team Monitor Enterprise system, perform log management and event analysis via various tool sets, current and future. Work directly with stakeholders and Project Management team to coordinate planning, design, installation, and support\upgrades of new and existing technologies Interact with senior personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations Freedom to use ingenuity and creativity to develop technical solutions to complex problems. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph Requires a Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline or 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree with 18+ years of relevant experience Must have hands on demonstrable experience with Amazon web services (or equivalent cloud service) Must have experience with Linux OS (Ideally either CentOS or RHEL OS) Must work well independently and in a team environment and has a willingness to cross train skills with other team members to create a more diverse technically competent team. Must exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results Desired Skills and Experience: Amazon Certifications are desired: Certified Solutions Architect (Assoc or Professional), DevOps Engineer, SysOps Administrator Familiarity/hands on experience with Puppet, Terraform, Rundeck Familiarity/hands on experience with Kubernetes and Helm Familiarity/hands on experience with Docker TCP/IP networking familiarity, experience My SAIC Benefits . - provided by Dice
01/30/2021
Full time
Description SAIC is seeking a Cloud Engineer with 5+ years of relevant experience to work on a dynamic, energized team on a leading edge technology program with an exciting mission critical to national security objectives. The successful candidate will provide cloud expertise and support on several different networks, including development networks. Strong customer service, prioritization, and communication skills are essential to enable collaboration with other teams. Virtualization and Cisco networking experience is preferred but not required. Job Duties: Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools Develop and use scripts used to provision cloud based infrastructure such as instances, storage, routing, subnetting Administer services such as Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, multi-factor authentication, Assist with projects involving server, network, and cloud infrastructure support as directed Actively participate in high-level team activities such as suggesting architectural improvements, recommending process improvements and conducting tool evaluations Daily work will be primarily ticket-based with a focus on internal facing support with opportunities to assist external customers and participate in longer-term project work as business needs change Supporting DevOps practices e.g., Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery. Experience in standing up CI/CD pipelines Create and maintain documentation and facilitate training of wider cloud services team Monitor Enterprise system, perform log management and event analysis via various tool sets, current and future. Work directly with stakeholders and Project Management team to coordinate planning, design, installation, and support\upgrades of new and existing technologies Interact with senior personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations Freedom to use ingenuity and creativity to develop technical solutions to complex problems. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph Requires a Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline or 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree with 18+ years of relevant experience Must have hands on demonstrable experience with Amazon web services (or equivalent cloud service) Must have experience with Linux OS (Ideally either CentOS or RHEL OS) Must work well independently and in a team environment and has a willingness to cross train skills with other team members to create a more diverse technically competent team. Must exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results Desired Skills and Experience: Amazon Certifications are desired: Certified Solutions Architect (Assoc or Professional), DevOps Engineer, SysOps Administrator Familiarity/hands on experience with Puppet, Terraform, Rundeck Familiarity/hands on experience with Kubernetes and Helm Familiarity/hands on experience with Docker TCP/IP networking familiarity, experience My SAIC Benefits . - provided by Dice
Description Job Description: Leidos is seeking a PeopleSoft Administrator for one of our Application Services contracts. Candidates should be highly skilled and able to provide complex administration tasks. Candidates may work individually or as a key member of a senior leadership team. This position may oversee and monitor performance across several disciplines, and when required, takes steps to resolve issues. Provides expert guidance and direction to Government and Vendor senior level technicians and managers. Directs multiple contractor and subcontractors teams through to project completion. Primary Responsibilities Perform daily monitoring of the PeopleSoft application including reviewing logs for the issues and ensuring that all required processes are operations. Perform code migrations, Data Mover executions and in-app configurations between environments as required to support the development lifecycle Perform Tier 3 support and ad-hoc troubleshooting and for the application to diagnosis, repair, and report on technical issues that may be present Provide support of the database cloning process to ensure that the environments are the available for use. Work closely with DBA administrators to research and the troubleshoot performance issues Perform HCM/PeopleSoft application configuration to support the Agency requirements Design, Install, and Configure the entire PeopleTools stack (PIA, App, PRCS, and Database install) on multiple networks and OS platforms Provide recommendations for the hardware requirements to meet the customer's PeopleSoft needs across multiple independent networks Perform quarterly patching of all of the PeopleSoft components including WebLogic, PeopleTools, Tuxedo, Elasticsearch, etc Perform maintenance of the the PeopleSoft HCM environment to include creating Change Packages using supplied tools and the selective adoption process Apply Change Packages across all development lifecycle environments Perform PeopleTools Updates/Upgrades as required to support the customer on multiple Windows and Linux based server systems Experience installing and supporting the latest PUM images for testing and the bug re-creation support General skills on Linux (Unix) to perform all of the required tasks indicated previously. Experience with the SSL Certificate request and install process both within the application and for Web based PKI. Experience working on complex projects with high visibility to senior leadership Experience documenting complex procedures to ensure knowledge transfers are smooth and met customer requirements Responsible for installation, configuration, administration, support and maintenance of systems, including associated hardware. Duties may include updating to new systems, as well as support on current systems by tuning performance, allocating storage space, and implementing critical system patches. Influences development of solutions that impact strategic project/program goals and business results. Recommends and develops new technical solutions, products, and/or standards in support of function's strategy and operations. Leads and manages works of other technical staff that has significant impact on project results/outputs. Resolves highly complex problems using significant application of technical knowledge, conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation. Develops solutions that are highly innovative, and achieved through research and integration of best practices. Basic Qualifications Must have 8 or higher years of work experience as a PS ADMIN PeopleTools Software Version 8.57 or higher PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 or higher DPK Installation/Maintenance Linux 6/7 Windows 2016+ Oracle Database/SQL 12+ TS/SCI with CI Poly is required. DoD 8570 compliance or information assurance certification commensurate with technical objectives and services required within the task order. High School diploma/GED with 12 years of experience, or Associates degree with 10 years of experience, or Bachelors degree with 8 years of experience, or Masters degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 4 years of experience External Referral Bonus: Eligible Potential for Telework: No Clearance Level Required: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph Travel: No Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Requisition Category: Professional Job Family: Systems Administration Pay Range: Leidos is a Fortune 500 ® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit . Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here . Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
01/25/2021
Full time
Description Job Description: Leidos is seeking a PeopleSoft Administrator for one of our Application Services contracts. Candidates should be highly skilled and able to provide complex administration tasks. Candidates may work individually or as a key member of a senior leadership team. This position may oversee and monitor performance across several disciplines, and when required, takes steps to resolve issues. Provides expert guidance and direction to Government and Vendor senior level technicians and managers. Directs multiple contractor and subcontractors teams through to project completion. Primary Responsibilities Perform daily monitoring of the PeopleSoft application including reviewing logs for the issues and ensuring that all required processes are operations. Perform code migrations, Data Mover executions and in-app configurations between environments as required to support the development lifecycle Perform Tier 3 support and ad-hoc troubleshooting and for the application to diagnosis, repair, and report on technical issues that may be present Provide support of the database cloning process to ensure that the environments are the available for use. Work closely with DBA administrators to research and the troubleshoot performance issues Perform HCM/PeopleSoft application configuration to support the Agency requirements Design, Install, and Configure the entire PeopleTools stack (PIA, App, PRCS, and Database install) on multiple networks and OS platforms Provide recommendations for the hardware requirements to meet the customer's PeopleSoft needs across multiple independent networks Perform quarterly patching of all of the PeopleSoft components including WebLogic, PeopleTools, Tuxedo, Elasticsearch, etc Perform maintenance of the the PeopleSoft HCM environment to include creating Change Packages using supplied tools and the selective adoption process Apply Change Packages across all development lifecycle environments Perform PeopleTools Updates/Upgrades as required to support the customer on multiple Windows and Linux based server systems Experience installing and supporting the latest PUM images for testing and the bug re-creation support General skills on Linux (Unix) to perform all of the required tasks indicated previously. Experience with the SSL Certificate request and install process both within the application and for Web based PKI. Experience working on complex projects with high visibility to senior leadership Experience documenting complex procedures to ensure knowledge transfers are smooth and met customer requirements Responsible for installation, configuration, administration, support and maintenance of systems, including associated hardware. Duties may include updating to new systems, as well as support on current systems by tuning performance, allocating storage space, and implementing critical system patches. Influences development of solutions that impact strategic project/program goals and business results. Recommends and develops new technical solutions, products, and/or standards in support of function's strategy and operations. Leads and manages works of other technical staff that has significant impact on project results/outputs. Resolves highly complex problems using significant application of technical knowledge, conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation. Develops solutions that are highly innovative, and achieved through research and integration of best practices. Basic Qualifications Must have 8 or higher years of work experience as a PS ADMIN PeopleTools Software Version 8.57 or higher PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 or higher DPK Installation/Maintenance Linux 6/7 Windows 2016+ Oracle Database/SQL 12+ TS/SCI with CI Poly is required. DoD 8570 compliance or information assurance certification commensurate with technical objectives and services required within the task order. High School diploma/GED with 12 years of experience, or Associates degree with 10 years of experience, or Bachelors degree with 8 years of experience, or Masters degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 4 years of experience External Referral Bonus: Eligible Potential for Telework: No Clearance Level Required: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph Travel: No Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Requisition Category: Professional Job Family: Systems Administration Pay Range: Leidos is a Fortune 500 ® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit . Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here . Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
General Dynamics Information Technology
Washington, Washington DC
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Suitability: Agency Specific Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Systems Engineering Job Description: General Dynamics Information Technology delivers cost-effective, next-generation IT solutions and services to the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and federal civilian agencies as they modernize their information systems. GDIT is seeking an Application Administrator to provide application support and maintenance of enterprise applications such as web content filtering and COTS applications. This individual must be a forward thinker who can proactively plan, multitask, troubleshoot, and possesses excellent organizational and communication skills. The position is in support of GDIT's contract with the Administrative Office of United States Courts - Administrative Office Technology Office (AOUSC-AOTO) in Washington DC. RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate must have prior experience supporting web content filtering and COTS applications such as Varonis, Websense, and Microsoft Windows Certificate server in an enterprise environment. The candidate must have strong analytical skills for troubleshooting complex issues, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The position is part of the Engineering and Operations team consisting of engineers, system administrators, and subject matter experts who report to the Engineering Systems Manager. Responsibilities for this position include: * Provide daily operational support for enterprise applications * Administer Content Filtering policies and services in accordance with the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts Security Policy. * Assist in identifying incidents, diagnosing, and resolving application problems. * Develop and maintain standards and procedures for applications across a complex computing infrastructure. * Point of contact for application vendors and coordinate vendor support for any problems escalated from support areas. * Responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation for multiple environments. * Monitor application performance to ensure availability and integration with other technical controls, services, and components * Collaborate with system administrators and engineers to ensure proper integration of applications. * Participate in capacity planning, performance discussions, and assist in the development and execution of disaster recovery exercises. * Review problems to understand the root causes of issues and ensure proper fixes are implemented * Collaborate with the Security team to identify and remediate application vulnerabilities * Provides phone support to users during the time of peak demand as needed. REQUIRED SKILLS: * Experience supporting web content filtering and COTS applications in an enterprise environment * Knowledge of application security settings and other commercial security best practices * Software and hardware troubleshooting skills to resolve issues * Ability to multitask and function in a fast-paced environment * Experience with Windows Server 2012 R2 and/or 2016 operating systems * Excellent customer support skills (In-person and on the phone). * Strong communication skills * Experience automating repeatable processes using PowerShell * Experience documenting processes and creating work instructions * Experience working as a part of a large team and working directly with customers. DESIRED SKILLS: * Knowledge of Web Services and Services Oriented Architecture is desirable. * Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining Windows server products including IIS, Windows Clustering, Network Load Balancer, Certificate, and Proxy server. * Experience troubleshooting network connectivity issues involving Firewalls, Load Balancers, and Proxy servers. * Experience with monitoring tools is a plus * Technical knowledge of and experience with installing, upgrading, configuring and deploying multi-tier applications * Experience with Linux operating systems * Knowledge of Remedy ticketing system EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: * Master's degree from an accredited higher education institution and a minimum of 11 years of progressive IT experience or equivalent experience. * 4+ years supporting COTS applications on Windows/Linux servers * ITIL Foundations Certification a plus Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Some Telecommuting Allowed Work Location: USA DC Washington Additional Work Locations: We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
10/02/2020
Full time
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Suitability: Agency Specific Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Systems Engineering Job Description: General Dynamics Information Technology delivers cost-effective, next-generation IT solutions and services to the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and federal civilian agencies as they modernize their information systems. GDIT is seeking an Application Administrator to provide application support and maintenance of enterprise applications such as web content filtering and COTS applications. This individual must be a forward thinker who can proactively plan, multitask, troubleshoot, and possesses excellent organizational and communication skills. The position is in support of GDIT's contract with the Administrative Office of United States Courts - Administrative Office Technology Office (AOUSC-AOTO) in Washington DC. RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate must have prior experience supporting web content filtering and COTS applications such as Varonis, Websense, and Microsoft Windows Certificate server in an enterprise environment. The candidate must have strong analytical skills for troubleshooting complex issues, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The position is part of the Engineering and Operations team consisting of engineers, system administrators, and subject matter experts who report to the Engineering Systems Manager. Responsibilities for this position include: * Provide daily operational support for enterprise applications * Administer Content Filtering policies and services in accordance with the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts Security Policy. * Assist in identifying incidents, diagnosing, and resolving application problems. * Develop and maintain standards and procedures for applications across a complex computing infrastructure. * Point of contact for application vendors and coordinate vendor support for any problems escalated from support areas. * Responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation for multiple environments. * Monitor application performance to ensure availability and integration with other technical controls, services, and components * Collaborate with system administrators and engineers to ensure proper integration of applications. * Participate in capacity planning, performance discussions, and assist in the development and execution of disaster recovery exercises. * Review problems to understand the root causes of issues and ensure proper fixes are implemented * Collaborate with the Security team to identify and remediate application vulnerabilities * Provides phone support to users during the time of peak demand as needed. REQUIRED SKILLS: * Experience supporting web content filtering and COTS applications in an enterprise environment * Knowledge of application security settings and other commercial security best practices * Software and hardware troubleshooting skills to resolve issues * Ability to multitask and function in a fast-paced environment * Experience with Windows Server 2012 R2 and/or 2016 operating systems * Excellent customer support skills (In-person and on the phone). * Strong communication skills * Experience automating repeatable processes using PowerShell * Experience documenting processes and creating work instructions * Experience working as a part of a large team and working directly with customers. DESIRED SKILLS: * Knowledge of Web Services and Services Oriented Architecture is desirable. * Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining Windows server products including IIS, Windows Clustering, Network Load Balancer, Certificate, and Proxy server. * Experience troubleshooting network connectivity issues involving Firewalls, Load Balancers, and Proxy servers. * Experience with monitoring tools is a plus * Technical knowledge of and experience with installing, upgrading, configuring and deploying multi-tier applications * Experience with Linux operating systems * Knowledge of Remedy ticketing system EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: * Master's degree from an accredited higher education institution and a minimum of 11 years of progressive IT experience or equivalent experience. * 4+ years supporting COTS applications on Windows/Linux servers * ITIL Foundations Certification a plus Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Some Telecommuting Allowed Work Location: USA DC Washington Additional Work Locations: We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Enterprise Information Services, Inc.
Herndon, Virginia
Senior Principal Cyber Systems Admin - MARS Integration #4426 & #4427 Additional Data ====ship Required? Yes Security Requirements TS/SCI If other Security Requirements, please specify CI Polygraph Degree Requirements Bachelors Certifications CompTIA Security+ Travel Required No Job Description Overview ** DoD TS/SCI w/CI Poly is Required ** Enterprise Information Services, LLC (EIS), a Cognosante company, is seeking highly motivated Senior Systems Administrators to join our team of creative and enthusiastic software development professionals who maintain a collaborative culture. EIS seeks individuals who bring not only technical astuteness, but also strong customer service orientation, creative problem-solving ability and pride in a job well done. There are positions located in JBAB, Washington, DC and in Herndon, VA. All positions require a DoD TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance. Responsibilities Senior Systems Administrator • Systems Administrator supporting the integration of COTS and developed applications across all CLINs • Performs systems management and systems administration activities including technical planning; estimating and provisioning resources to support integration of COTS products and developed applications into MARS • Participates in software development activities to ensure necessary resources are identified, defined, and made available when needed. • Manages and administers the infrastructure on all domains/networks (network, servers, operating systems, storage, and platform software and services) • Administers operating system and application accounts • Performs systems, database, security administration • Supports the RMF ATO process by providing system and security-relevant inputs to the System Security Plan and Body of Evidence Qualifications Clearance: DoD TS/SCI w/CI Poly is Required. All applicants must be willing to submit to a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination administered by the United States government. Qualifications: BA or BS degree or equivalent work experience coding. 10 or more years of experience wit System Administration of Linux and Windows servers and database administration Must have recent experience in some of these key areas: Linux, Windows, Cloud management and security, Server maintenance and configuration, shell scripting, powershell scripting Security+ certification required EIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/V/Disabled. - provided by Dice
09/30/2020
Full time
Senior Principal Cyber Systems Admin - MARS Integration #4426 & #4427 Additional Data ====ship Required? Yes Security Requirements TS/SCI If other Security Requirements, please specify CI Polygraph Degree Requirements Bachelors Certifications CompTIA Security+ Travel Required No Job Description Overview ** DoD TS/SCI w/CI Poly is Required ** Enterprise Information Services, LLC (EIS), a Cognosante company, is seeking highly motivated Senior Systems Administrators to join our team of creative and enthusiastic software development professionals who maintain a collaborative culture. EIS seeks individuals who bring not only technical astuteness, but also strong customer service orientation, creative problem-solving ability and pride in a job well done. There are positions located in JBAB, Washington, DC and in Herndon, VA. All positions require a DoD TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance. Responsibilities Senior Systems Administrator • Systems Administrator supporting the integration of COTS and developed applications across all CLINs • Performs systems management and systems administration activities including technical planning; estimating and provisioning resources to support integration of COTS products and developed applications into MARS • Participates in software development activities to ensure necessary resources are identified, defined, and made available when needed. • Manages and administers the infrastructure on all domains/networks (network, servers, operating systems, storage, and platform software and services) • Administers operating system and application accounts • Performs systems, database, security administration • Supports the RMF ATO process by providing system and security-relevant inputs to the System Security Plan and Body of Evidence Qualifications Clearance: DoD TS/SCI w/CI Poly is Required. All applicants must be willing to submit to a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination administered by the United States government. Qualifications: BA or BS degree or equivalent work experience coding. 10 or more years of experience wit System Administration of Linux and Windows servers and database administration Must have recent experience in some of these key areas: Linux, Windows, Cloud management and security, Server maintenance and configuration, shell scripting, powershell scripting Security+ certification required EIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/V/Disabled. - provided by Dice
About Us: Ensono helps IT leaders be the catalyst for change by harnessing the power of hybrid IT to transform their businesses. We accelerate digital transformation by increasing agility and scalability through infrastructure modernization and migration to public cloud. Our broad services portfolio, from mainframe to cloud, is powered by an award-winning IT insights platform and is designed to help our clients operate for today and optimize for tomorrow. We are certified experts in AWS and Azure and recognized as Microsoft Datacenter Transformation Partner of the Year. Ensono has over 2,000 associates around the world and is headquartered in greater Chicago. Visit us at . Job Description Summary: Solution Delivery Architects will be responsible for creating Low Level Design (LLD) documents and providing technical knowledge to support the Sales and Solution Architecture teams, as well as interact with potential and new Clients to assist with identifying components in scope for Client Onboarding and Migrations. They will also be responsible for performing Client Onboarding, Migrations, and completing end to end server builds. Job Description The Solution Delivery Architect will require experience and solid technical understandings in a wide range of disciplines that make up the Distributed Compute area. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Detail oriented - Will be responsible for creating concise and complete documentation that will be used by other teams for execution/reference Excellent Customer Service and communication skills - Will be required to meet with Clients on site and/or virtually to gather information for Statements of Work and Client specific solutions Regularly lead self and others - Will be required at times to be the sole Technical Lead for client engagements and provide support for additional teams that are involved Sees the whole picture and adjusts work accordingly - Flexibility and thought leadership will be required to accommodate Client specific solutions Determines need for and responsible for installing and configuring server operating systems, applications, and building/utilizing OS provisioning repositories where available Writes batch and shell scripts for computer systems automation and information gathering - Automation is key for providing standard and repeatable process to streamline Client Onboarding, Migrations and Server Builds Build deployment methodologies and create run books for others to utilize - Will be involved with generating Client specific deployment packages as well as associated detailed documentation to be shared with other teams Posses a solid understanding of server operating systems and enterprise class applications - Will be responsible for installation and configuration of Server OS's (i.e. Windows Server 2019, RHEL 7, VMware ESXi 6.5, etc.) as well as installation and configuration of applications (i.e. VMware vCenter, Zerto, etc.) Possess a full understanding of server hardware components and enterprise class server hardware - Will be required to properly configure server hardware in preparation for OS and application deployments Knowledgeable with network design, components and computer systems interactions - Will be required to communicate intelligently and effectively with Network and Firewall personnel to ensure proper connectivity for Client deployments and solutions QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years equivalent work experience OS Platform Requirements (varies on OS platform of position): Linux - 5+ years hands on administration and deployment of RHEL and other Linux Flavors VMware - 5+ years hands on administration and deployment of VMware environments Windows - 5+ years hands on administration and deployment with Windows OS environments Exposure and experience with scripting and automation technologies Proficient skills and experience with Office applications Preferred: ITIL Foundations Certified Understands the competitive landscape from both a business and technical perspective OS Platform Preferred Requirements (varies on OS platform of position): Linux - Red Hat Certified System Administrator Windows - Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists MCTS VMware - VMware Certified Professional - VCP Experience with scripting and automation technologies: Ansible PowerShell Travel %: 20%-30% - provided by Dice
09/28/2020
Full time
About Us: Ensono helps IT leaders be the catalyst for change by harnessing the power of hybrid IT to transform their businesses. We accelerate digital transformation by increasing agility and scalability through infrastructure modernization and migration to public cloud. Our broad services portfolio, from mainframe to cloud, is powered by an award-winning IT insights platform and is designed to help our clients operate for today and optimize for tomorrow. We are certified experts in AWS and Azure and recognized as Microsoft Datacenter Transformation Partner of the Year. Ensono has over 2,000 associates around the world and is headquartered in greater Chicago. Visit us at . Job Description Summary: Solution Delivery Architects will be responsible for creating Low Level Design (LLD) documents and providing technical knowledge to support the Sales and Solution Architecture teams, as well as interact with potential and new Clients to assist with identifying components in scope for Client Onboarding and Migrations. They will also be responsible for performing Client Onboarding, Migrations, and completing end to end server builds. Job Description The Solution Delivery Architect will require experience and solid technical understandings in a wide range of disciplines that make up the Distributed Compute area. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Detail oriented - Will be responsible for creating concise and complete documentation that will be used by other teams for execution/reference Excellent Customer Service and communication skills - Will be required to meet with Clients on site and/or virtually to gather information for Statements of Work and Client specific solutions Regularly lead self and others - Will be required at times to be the sole Technical Lead for client engagements and provide support for additional teams that are involved Sees the whole picture and adjusts work accordingly - Flexibility and thought leadership will be required to accommodate Client specific solutions Determines need for and responsible for installing and configuring server operating systems, applications, and building/utilizing OS provisioning repositories where available Writes batch and shell scripts for computer systems automation and information gathering - Automation is key for providing standard and repeatable process to streamline Client Onboarding, Migrations and Server Builds Build deployment methodologies and create run books for others to utilize - Will be involved with generating Client specific deployment packages as well as associated detailed documentation to be shared with other teams Posses a solid understanding of server operating systems and enterprise class applications - Will be responsible for installation and configuration of Server OS's (i.e. Windows Server 2019, RHEL 7, VMware ESXi 6.5, etc.) as well as installation and configuration of applications (i.e. VMware vCenter, Zerto, etc.) Possess a full understanding of server hardware components and enterprise class server hardware - Will be required to properly configure server hardware in preparation for OS and application deployments Knowledgeable with network design, components and computer systems interactions - Will be required to communicate intelligently and effectively with Network and Firewall personnel to ensure proper connectivity for Client deployments and solutions QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years equivalent work experience OS Platform Requirements (varies on OS platform of position): Linux - 5+ years hands on administration and deployment of RHEL and other Linux Flavors VMware - 5+ years hands on administration and deployment of VMware environments Windows - 5+ years hands on administration and deployment with Windows OS environments Exposure and experience with scripting and automation technologies Proficient skills and experience with Office applications Preferred: ITIL Foundations Certified Understands the competitive landscape from both a business and technical perspective OS Platform Preferred Requirements (varies on OS platform of position): Linux - Red Hat Certified System Administrator Windows - Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists MCTS VMware - VMware Certified Professional - VCP Experience with scripting and automation technologies: Ansible PowerShell Travel %: 20%-30% - provided by Dice
Position Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to manage and maintain IT infrastructure environments for Managed Services customers, which may include, but are not limited to: enterprise data storage systems, mainframe (IBM System z), midrange (IBM Power), Windows, and/or Unix/Linux systems and associated software; network infrastructure environments; virtualized systems, monitoring infrastructure, database systems, and security tools. The Managed Services Sr. Engineer ensures high levels of availability and security of the supported systems and business applications. This position will focus on the operational stability and maintenance of virtualized and physical infrastructure in customer and/or hosted data center environments. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Performs a variety of technical tasks in support of Managed Services customers. These may include, but are not limited to: Performs platform-specific technical tasks including operating system upgrades, installation and configuration of various software packages, installation of patches and fixes (PTFs) Performs problem analysis and documentation, root-cause analysis, and creates incident reports Performs detailed troubleshooting for complex system engineering issues Perform design, creation, implementation and documentation of system and application monitoring, scheduling packages, and tape management systems Performs on-demand save and restore operations using various technologies and software packages Performs migrations and due-diligence documentation for new Sirius Managed Services customers Performs maintenance tasks relating to iTera and Mimix, including installation, patching, health checks, audit review and repair, configuration modifications, and role swap/switch processing Coordinates with team with pre-sales questions regarding existing customer base Works with IBM and other vendors to resolve customer issues Acts as a liaison between Engineering and Operations groups Provides on-call support in a defined rotation schedule Installs, implements, maintains, upgrades, and troubleshoots client infrastructure solutions Plans, develops, installs, configures, maintains, supports, and optimizes client network hardware, software, and communication links Anticipates, mitigates, identifies, and responds to system performance issues Ensures the integrity and security of enterprise data on host computers, multiple databases, and during data transfer in accordance to business needs and industry best-practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance Performs database installations, updates/patches/upgrades, tuning, performance monitoring, replication, back-ups, security, user management, and resource management Researches and makes recommendations on infrastructure products, services, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts Conducts transaction, performance, and security audits Performs routine system backups and restores Participates in Disaster Recovery exercises and planning Follows change control, incident response, and testing processes Communicates and enforces, through system procedures, data storage retention policies Monitors, analyzes, and predicts trends for equipment performance, space allocation, and data growth to recommend enhancements Creates scripts to automate common tasks As needed, assumes a technical lead role on designated customers and/or technologies Addresses and updates customer incident tickets and change orders, providing internal management and customer account managers with status information Creates required reports in response to business user needs Develops, documents, and maintains policies, procedures and associated training plans for systems and/or database administration and appropriate use Develops reusable assets (templates, tools, etc) for the Managed Services practice Works with account management personnel to participate on conference calls and perform tasks in support of the client relationship Partners with the Managed Services Continuous Improvement team on pre-sales support activity and design and scoping of services Provides technical perspective to ensure a realistic estimation of scope, cost and level of effort for proposal generation Works with project managers in the development and implementation of project plans and timelines Complies with all time compliance and time entry guidelines Training/Certifications: Attends training sessions, and obtains industry related certifications as determined by management Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field At least five (5) years of IT engineering work experience dealing with one or more infrastructure solutions supported by the Managed Services practice (Networking Infrastructure, Enterprise Storage, Mainframe, Midrange, Windows, and/or Unix/Linux systems, virtualization technologies, monitoring infrastructure, database systems, and/or security tools) Experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of environments running the IBM i operating system Other Position Requirements Experience in a technical support environment Experience with Mimix, iTera HA, or PowerHA Experience with the IBM i operating system (iSeries, AS/400, i5/OS, OS/400) Experience with Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) Experience with IBM Power Systems servers Experience with Backup, Recovery, and Media Services (BRMS) Demonstrated knowledge of TCP/IP concepts, including but not limited to: routing, FTP, NAT, DNS Experience with Hardware Management Console (HMC) and logical partitioning Demonstrated ability to implement and troubleshoot IT Infrastructure systems and configurations in designated area of specialty Demonstrated ability to acquire further technical skills Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize workload Demonstrated customer service skills Demonstrated ability to investigate problems and utilize problem solving techniques Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships and work as a team player in a managed services environment Demonstrated ability to be resourceful in working with disparate client and internal departments to deliver meaningful solutions Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and leadership to less experienced technical team members Demonstrated ability to lead other team members in executing customer projects and support Demonstrated ability to develop strong customer relationships and trust to secure future business Demonstrated ability to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction Preferred Qualifications Managed Services experience Technical certifications in areas of specialty Completion of certifications related to job role available from IBM IBM i Administrator or current equivalent IBM i Virtualization or current equivalent Prior experience monitoring, maintaining, and performing roleswaps using Mimix Data Privacy & Security Security is every employee's responsibility. If you are aware of a security related vulnerability or non-compliance with the Information Security Policy or Employee Handbook you must report it to the Corporate Security Team, Human Resources, or a member of Senior Management. Participate at hire and annually in the Information Security Awareness training as well as other required training identified by the Human Resources department. HIPAA or other regulatory training may be required based on your role or assignment. Essential Functions The position is part of a 7 day per week, 24 hour per day managed services operations. To provide the required coverage, must be willing to work other shifts including weekends, holidays, and overtime. The above primary duties, responsibilities, and position requirements are not all inclusive. Sirius is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. As a government contractor, Sirius takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans; maintains a drug-free workplace; and participates in E-Verify. Competencies Demonstrates competencies defined for the Analyst through Engineer level, plus the following: Client Focus - Gains insight into customer needs. Identifies opportunities that benefit the customer. Builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations. Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships. Plans and Aligns - Sets objectives to align with broader organizational goals. Breaks down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions. Stages activities with relevant milestones and schedules. Anticipates and adjusts effective contingency plans. Manages Complexity - Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations. Acquires data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems. Uncovers root causes to difficult problems. Evaluates pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options. ..... click apply for full job details
09/28/2020
Full time
Position Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to manage and maintain IT infrastructure environments for Managed Services customers, which may include, but are not limited to: enterprise data storage systems, mainframe (IBM System z), midrange (IBM Power), Windows, and/or Unix/Linux systems and associated software; network infrastructure environments; virtualized systems, monitoring infrastructure, database systems, and security tools. The Managed Services Sr. Engineer ensures high levels of availability and security of the supported systems and business applications. This position will focus on the operational stability and maintenance of virtualized and physical infrastructure in customer and/or hosted data center environments. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Performs a variety of technical tasks in support of Managed Services customers. These may include, but are not limited to: Performs platform-specific technical tasks including operating system upgrades, installation and configuration of various software packages, installation of patches and fixes (PTFs) Performs problem analysis and documentation, root-cause analysis, and creates incident reports Performs detailed troubleshooting for complex system engineering issues Perform design, creation, implementation and documentation of system and application monitoring, scheduling packages, and tape management systems Performs on-demand save and restore operations using various technologies and software packages Performs migrations and due-diligence documentation for new Sirius Managed Services customers Performs maintenance tasks relating to iTera and Mimix, including installation, patching, health checks, audit review and repair, configuration modifications, and role swap/switch processing Coordinates with team with pre-sales questions regarding existing customer base Works with IBM and other vendors to resolve customer issues Acts as a liaison between Engineering and Operations groups Provides on-call support in a defined rotation schedule Installs, implements, maintains, upgrades, and troubleshoots client infrastructure solutions Plans, develops, installs, configures, maintains, supports, and optimizes client network hardware, software, and communication links Anticipates, mitigates, identifies, and responds to system performance issues Ensures the integrity and security of enterprise data on host computers, multiple databases, and during data transfer in accordance to business needs and industry best-practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance Performs database installations, updates/patches/upgrades, tuning, performance monitoring, replication, back-ups, security, user management, and resource management Researches and makes recommendations on infrastructure products, services, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts Conducts transaction, performance, and security audits Performs routine system backups and restores Participates in Disaster Recovery exercises and planning Follows change control, incident response, and testing processes Communicates and enforces, through system procedures, data storage retention policies Monitors, analyzes, and predicts trends for equipment performance, space allocation, and data growth to recommend enhancements Creates scripts to automate common tasks As needed, assumes a technical lead role on designated customers and/or technologies Addresses and updates customer incident tickets and change orders, providing internal management and customer account managers with status information Creates required reports in response to business user needs Develops, documents, and maintains policies, procedures and associated training plans for systems and/or database administration and appropriate use Develops reusable assets (templates, tools, etc) for the Managed Services practice Works with account management personnel to participate on conference calls and perform tasks in support of the client relationship Partners with the Managed Services Continuous Improvement team on pre-sales support activity and design and scoping of services Provides technical perspective to ensure a realistic estimation of scope, cost and level of effort for proposal generation Works with project managers in the development and implementation of project plans and timelines Complies with all time compliance and time entry guidelines Training/Certifications: Attends training sessions, and obtains industry related certifications as determined by management Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field At least five (5) years of IT engineering work experience dealing with one or more infrastructure solutions supported by the Managed Services practice (Networking Infrastructure, Enterprise Storage, Mainframe, Midrange, Windows, and/or Unix/Linux systems, virtualization technologies, monitoring infrastructure, database systems, and/or security tools) Experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of environments running the IBM i operating system Other Position Requirements Experience in a technical support environment Experience with Mimix, iTera HA, or PowerHA Experience with the IBM i operating system (iSeries, AS/400, i5/OS, OS/400) Experience with Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) Experience with IBM Power Systems servers Experience with Backup, Recovery, and Media Services (BRMS) Demonstrated knowledge of TCP/IP concepts, including but not limited to: routing, FTP, NAT, DNS Experience with Hardware Management Console (HMC) and logical partitioning Demonstrated ability to implement and troubleshoot IT Infrastructure systems and configurations in designated area of specialty Demonstrated ability to acquire further technical skills Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize workload Demonstrated customer service skills Demonstrated ability to investigate problems and utilize problem solving techniques Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships and work as a team player in a managed services environment Demonstrated ability to be resourceful in working with disparate client and internal departments to deliver meaningful solutions Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and leadership to less experienced technical team members Demonstrated ability to lead other team members in executing customer projects and support Demonstrated ability to develop strong customer relationships and trust to secure future business Demonstrated ability to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction Preferred Qualifications Managed Services experience Technical certifications in areas of specialty Completion of certifications related to job role available from IBM IBM i Administrator or current equivalent IBM i Virtualization or current equivalent Prior experience monitoring, maintaining, and performing roleswaps using Mimix Data Privacy & Security Security is every employee's responsibility. If you are aware of a security related vulnerability or non-compliance with the Information Security Policy or Employee Handbook you must report it to the Corporate Security Team, Human Resources, or a member of Senior Management. Participate at hire and annually in the Information Security Awareness training as well as other required training identified by the Human Resources department. HIPAA or other regulatory training may be required based on your role or assignment. Essential Functions The position is part of a 7 day per week, 24 hour per day managed services operations. To provide the required coverage, must be willing to work other shifts including weekends, holidays, and overtime. The above primary duties, responsibilities, and position requirements are not all inclusive. Sirius is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. As a government contractor, Sirius takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans; maintains a drug-free workplace; and participates in E-Verify. Competencies Demonstrates competencies defined for the Analyst through Engineer level, plus the following: Client Focus - Gains insight into customer needs. Identifies opportunities that benefit the customer. Builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations. Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships. Plans and Aligns - Sets objectives to align with broader organizational goals. Breaks down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions. Stages activities with relevant milestones and schedules. Anticipates and adjusts effective contingency plans. Manages Complexity - Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations. Acquires data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems. Uncovers root causes to difficult problems. Evaluates pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options. ..... click apply for full job details