Systems Administrator Technical Specialist

Arcfield Overview

Arcfield is a leading provider of full lifecycle, mission-focused systems engineering and integration capabilities to the U.S. government and its allies. The company has more than 60 years of proven experience providing advanced engineering and analysis, IT and C5ISR capabilities to support our nation’s most critical national security missions. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA and with 16 offices around the world, Arcfield employs approximately 1,200 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals who put our customers’ missions first, helping them solve their most complex challenges through innovations in modeling, simulation and analysis, digital transformation and C5ISR. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Responsibilities

Installs, supports, maintains, and monitors IT Storage Area Network (SAN) infrastructure for reliability and uptime. Architects, designs, implements, and maintains complex enterprise SANs and data backup recovery systems. In collaboration with other architecture and engineering teams (systems engineering, database administration, network operations and applications development), analyze and design enterprise storage systems used for customer data management, high transaction database processing and storage. Working with others, analyze and translate business requirements into a solution design for new installations or upgrades to existing platforms. Manages and provides operational support of data availability and retention systems such as server and SAN based backups and enterprise level backup solutions.

 

• Design, install and configure internal and customer facing servers, network devices and firewalls.
• Proactively manage and maintain server, network, and firewall systems
• Administer and support core Microsoft, Cisco, and VMware technologies
• Develop and implement project plans, risk assessments and contingency plans
• Design and implement monitoring, configuration management and reporting functions that will make a hands-off environment
• Define and document best practices and support procedures
• Provide after-hours support for Infrastructure related emergencies as well occasional weekend maintenance
• Maintain inventory and asset configuration documentation
• Assist with hardware, firewall, telecom and software vendor evaluation, recommendation, and negotiations Mentor / cross train team members on existing and new technologies
• Carry out special tasks at Management's direction
• Interact with customers and staff at the technical level, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires 10 to 12 years with BS/BA or 8 to 10 years with MS/MA or 5 to 7 years with PhD.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or related area) preferred.
• Comptia Security certification minimum.
• Microsoft Certification (MCSE) or equivalent certification in relevant programs desired.
• Ability to understand findings resulting from Vulnerability and Compliance scans and enact remediation
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server (2016.2019) /desktop Operating Systems (7/10)
• Managing in excess of 50 Windows Server infrastructure
• Linux/UNIX administration preferred
• Managing deployments/rollouts
• Managing server virtualization technologies like VMWare Server/ESX or Microsoft HyperV/Virtual Server
• A solid understanding of LAN/WAN networking
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI w/ Poly 

For Colorado Residents

Colorado Salary Minimum: $82,700 Colorado Salary Maximum: $200,800 The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position, and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.