Senior Systems Administrator

4 Weeks ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

AnaVation is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join their team. This role involves designing, implementing, operating, maintaining, and monitoring large enterprise networks, preferably in federal government environments, using Agile processes within the SAFe framework. Key responsibilities include managing and mentoring junior administrators, evaluating and recommending network hardware and software, installing and configuring complex applications, monitoring application performance, diagnosing and resolving application problems, implementing security policies, scaling infrastructure, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance. This hybrid position requires on-site support in Clarksburg, WV, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Must have:
  • Deep understanding of application architectures and technologies.
  • Extensive experience with enterprise licensing and monitoring applications.
  • Expertise in scripting and automation tools for system administration.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Proven track record of managing complex application environments.
  • Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, XP, Kanban, and SAFe.
Perks:
  • Generous cost sharing for medical insurance.
  • 100% company paid dental insurance.
  • 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance.
  • 100% company paid vision insurance.
  • 401k plan with generous match and immediate vesting.
  • Competitive Pay.
  • Generous paid leave and holiday package.
  • Tuition and training reimbursement.
  • Life and AD&D Insurance

Job Details

Be Challenged and Make a Difference 

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. 

Description of Task to be Performed:
Come join our growing team and make a difference every day! AnaVation is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to join an exciting work program. The successful candidate will have experience with designing, implementing, operating, maintaining, and monitoring large enterprise networks, preferably in federal government environments, and in following Agile processes using the SAFe framework.

Key responsibilities include:
· Manage and mentor junior administrators on application management best practices and providing technical support.
· Evaluate and recommend network hardware and software vendors.
· Install, upgrade, patch, and configure complex applications across the organization.
· Monitor application performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing tuning strategies to maintain optimal user experience.
· Diagnose and resolve intricate application problems, including integration issues, data inconsistencies, and security breaches.
· Implement and enforce application security policies, manage user access controls, and monitor for potential security threats.
· Forecast future application needs, scaling infrastructure to accommodate growing demands.
· Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand application requirements and align system functionality
with business objectives.
· Ensure applications adhere to relevant industry regulations and compliance standards.
· Lead the response to application-related outages or critical incidents.

This position is hybrid, with onsite support as needed at our customer location in Clarksburg, WV. Candidates must be able to provide onsite support whenever requested, and are required to live within commuting distance to Clarksburg, WV. AnaVation is not able to provide travel reimbursement when onsite support is required. Hybrid status is expected to continue, but is subject to change according to the direction of the customer.

This position requires an active Top Secret clearance and, if requested by the customer, the ability to successfully pass a polygraph and obtain SCI accesses.

Required Qualifications:
    • Deep understanding of application architectures and technologies (e.g., databases, web servers, middleware).
    • Extensive experience with enterprise licensing and monitoring applications (Riverbed, Splunk, Cisco Prime/Catalyst Center) relevant to the organization.
    • Expertise in scripting and automation tools for system administration tasks.
    • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams.
    • Proven track record of managing complex application environments.
    • Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, XP, Kanban, and SAFe.

Benefits 
·        Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents 
·        100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents 
·        100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance 
·        100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents 
·        401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting 
·        Competitive Pay 
·        Generous paid leave and holiday package 
·        Tuition and training reimbursement 
·        Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation 
AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.  

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you! 

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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