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: AnaVation is seeking a Systems Administrator to join our team and support our mission critical customer in Reston, VA. As our Systems Administrator you will: * Plan, design, and implement infrastructure changes and system upgrades. * Manage and troubleshoot multiple VMware environments. * Provide Windows Server and Linux administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting. * Create STIG compliant images for Windows Desktop, Windows Server, and Linux OS. * Create, test, and deploy software packages using software deployment products such as SCCM, PDQ, etc. * Provide expert level support and mentoring for Mid and Junior System Administrator personnel. * Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures for system and software changes. * Utilize scripting to automate common tasks. * Perform hardware maintenance/repair activities. * Ensure proper planning and execution of major projects/maintenance activities. * Provide advanced level administration and troubleshooting of Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP, and Domain Controllers. ### Required Qualifications: * Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph * Education & Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience related to specific functional area * Certifications: Currently hold, or be able to attain a CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent IAT Level II * Experience and knowledge on: * Ability to write scripts using PowerShell and/or Bash. * Experience managing VMware, Nutanix, and other types of enterprise level Virtual Infrastructures. * Proficient in managing and troubleshooting Active Directory and Group Policy Object (GPO). * Working collaboratively across cross-functional teams of all experience levels * Monitoring and managing system resources, including CPU, storage, and other cloud resources to maintain operating efficiency performance. * Performing systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts. * Experience setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating resources for database and other application hosting. ### Preferred Qualifications: * Linux OS (CentOS, RHEL) administration. * Satellite server administration. * Ansible playbook writing. * Implementing STIGs. * Experience supporting a software configuration management and development environment.