TekSynap
Overview
We are seeking a
System Administrator
to perform various activities to support the success of the team in providing quality IT services to NICHD. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any contractually mandated Federal COVID-19 requirements. More information can be found here. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". Additional job information and work environment details are provided below. Functional responsibilities
Analyzing and figuring out the system needs of an organization. Installing hardware and software for the network. Keeping systems operating efficiently by performing upgrades and repairs as needed. Planning a strategy to maintain system security on the computers and the network as a whole. Optimizing and evaluating the system regularly. Assigning and updating security permissions for the system network. Training or directing users on the correct use of software and hardware within the system. Performing problem-solving tasks when alerted by a user or monitoring system. Additional knowledge areas preferred
Prefers Unix Engineer with experience having frequent interchanges with the customer to determine customer needs and ensure those needs are met. Five (5) or more years in desktop, server, network, and security support including installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering Windows 2003/2008/2012 servers, Virtual servers, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). Five (5) or more years of configuration and management of shared storage technologies such as ISCSI, Storage Area Networks (SAN), and Network Attached Storage. Three (3) or more years’ experience in configuration and management of WINS, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft IIS, SharePoint 2010, SharePoint 2013, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server. Configuration and management of switches, routers, load balancers and other networking devices. Knowledge of EqualLogic network devices is a plus. Experience in designing backup policies and procedures, performance of backups and recovery solutions and maintenance. Experience in designing backup policies and procedures, performance of backups and recovery solutions and maintenance. Prior experience with performance monitoring and providing documentation of issues and recommendations to Service Delivery. Strong knowledge of Cloud technologies including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. Ensure all necessary documentation to operate and maintain the equipment and/or software. Strong skills in strategic thinking, multi-tasking, time management, planning, and executing to a defined schedule. Oral and written communication skills. Minimum requirements
Ten (10) or more years of experience related to design, development, and integration of hardware and software to support environments with virtualization including RedHat, CentOS, and SPARC Solaris. Ten (10) or more years hands-on experience performing engineering and operational assignments related to SAN, NAS and Storage operations, backup operations, and virtualization software. Hands-on experience writing scripts with a scripting language. Five (5) or more years’ experience in AWS and Azure, and other Cloud environments. Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Experience with various server operating systems and network configuration. Seven (7) years of applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Work environment and physical demands
Location: Bethesda, MD Type of environment: Office Noise level: Low Work schedule: Day shift Monday – Friday; evenings and weekends may be required to meet program and contract needs. Amount of Travel: Less than 10% The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds and may lift up to 25 or 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work authorization and security clearance
Must be able to successfully obtain Public Trust. Other information
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. Equal employment opportunity
TekSynap provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other protected status. This policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com. Job location: Bethesda, MD
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We are seeking a
System Administrator
to perform various activities to support the success of the team in providing quality IT services to NICHD. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any contractually mandated Federal COVID-19 requirements. More information can be found here. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". Additional job information and work environment details are provided below. Functional responsibilities
Analyzing and figuring out the system needs of an organization. Installing hardware and software for the network. Keeping systems operating efficiently by performing upgrades and repairs as needed. Planning a strategy to maintain system security on the computers and the network as a whole. Optimizing and evaluating the system regularly. Assigning and updating security permissions for the system network. Training or directing users on the correct use of software and hardware within the system. Performing problem-solving tasks when alerted by a user or monitoring system. Additional knowledge areas preferred
Prefers Unix Engineer with experience having frequent interchanges with the customer to determine customer needs and ensure those needs are met. Five (5) or more years in desktop, server, network, and security support including installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering Windows 2003/2008/2012 servers, Virtual servers, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). Five (5) or more years of configuration and management of shared storage technologies such as ISCSI, Storage Area Networks (SAN), and Network Attached Storage. Three (3) or more years’ experience in configuration and management of WINS, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft IIS, SharePoint 2010, SharePoint 2013, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server. Configuration and management of switches, routers, load balancers and other networking devices. Knowledge of EqualLogic network devices is a plus. Experience in designing backup policies and procedures, performance of backups and recovery solutions and maintenance. Experience in designing backup policies and procedures, performance of backups and recovery solutions and maintenance. Prior experience with performance monitoring and providing documentation of issues and recommendations to Service Delivery. Strong knowledge of Cloud technologies including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. Ensure all necessary documentation to operate and maintain the equipment and/or software. Strong skills in strategic thinking, multi-tasking, time management, planning, and executing to a defined schedule. Oral and written communication skills. Minimum requirements
Ten (10) or more years of experience related to design, development, and integration of hardware and software to support environments with virtualization including RedHat, CentOS, and SPARC Solaris. Ten (10) or more years hands-on experience performing engineering and operational assignments related to SAN, NAS and Storage operations, backup operations, and virtualization software. Hands-on experience writing scripts with a scripting language. Five (5) or more years’ experience in AWS and Azure, and other Cloud environments. Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Experience with various server operating systems and network configuration. Seven (7) years of applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Work environment and physical demands
Location: Bethesda, MD Type of environment: Office Noise level: Low Work schedule: Day shift Monday – Friday; evenings and weekends may be required to meet program and contract needs. Amount of Travel: Less than 10% The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds and may lift up to 25 or 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work authorization and security clearance
Must be able to successfully obtain Public Trust. Other information
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. Equal employment opportunity
TekSynap provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other protected status. This policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com. Job location: Bethesda, MD
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