Production System Administrator
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None
What You'll Get to Do
CACI's Agile Solution Factory (ASF) is hiring an experienced Production System Administrator with expertise and technical experience, managing high availability Production systems, in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
The position is located at the Pentagon.
Standard work coverage is 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
The ideal candidate will have significant VMware experience, with strong active directory skills. This person will work within a team that is responsible for system maintenance, software upgrades, and security compliance. The candidate will also serve as a key team member for upcoming technology refresh projects. Day to day activities include responding to support requests, supporting system installations, interfacing with the Pentagon Joint Service Provider (JSP) and day to day maintenance. The candidate will also contribute to operational and system support documentation in accordance with the program's configuration management procedures, regularly notifying the team lead when problems or issues arise that are outside the normal scope of work. This position is responsible for ensuring that all assigned work activities are performed in a timely and cost-effective manner while maintaining the highest quality of performance.
More About the Role
Provide technical expertise in the installation, implementation, operation, maintenance and security of Microsoft Windows servers and proprietary applications.
Support Microsoft systems, virtual images and HP hardware.
Resolve application and system software problems.
Evaluate and recommend hardware/software enhancements as needed including management of system updates and patches.
Troubleshoot configuration and integration issues in production.
Monitor and optimize system performance.
Configure security on supported platforms, research security issues / warning notifications for applicability and implementation of patches and fixes.
Ensure backup procedures are in place and executed on a timely basis.
Interfacing with vendor support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance.
Performing scheduled and allocated work, providing guidance on modernization initiatives, and resolving problems to meet technical performance and financial objectives.
You'll Bring These Qualifications
Must be a U.S. Citizen, with an Active Top-Secret Government security clearance.
Excellent communication skills in English in written and spoken form.
Minimum 3 Years of VMware administration
Minimum of 4 Years onsite at the Pentagon
Strong technical background, with a minimum of five (5) solid years of experience providing system administration, production support for Windows Operating systems.
Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with very strong communication skills and work ethic; self-starter and highly proactive
Thorough knowledge of server and system administration principles
Experience with DoD STIGs
Experience working with High Availability systems.
DoD experience, a plus.
8570 Compliance (Security + and Technical Certification (Microsoft or VMware)) Required
These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have
College degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Information Management Systems or acceptable work experience required.
Understanding of DoD hardening standards
Experience with Group Policy, DNS, and acquiring and implementing DoD generated certificates.
Strong, active listening skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
What We Can Offer You:
We've been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation's highest priorities.
For over 60 years, the principles of CACI's unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
Company Overview:
CACI 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits)
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$94,400 - $198,300
