What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Level System Administrator position at NiyamIT?
Niyam IT prides itself on being a small, close-knit team of experts. Around here, you have the freedom to work how you want, with opportunities to offer new ideas, expand your skillset and make your mark on the IT industry.
We are a growing organization, recently ranked by Inc. Magazine on their 2020 Inc. 5000 list. We are looking for talented professionals to rise to the challenge, enhance skills, and work with smart minds. Come join our team and grow with us!
Niyam is seeking a junior to mid-level Cloud Infrastructure Specialist to join our team in Fairfax, VA in support of our work with DHS - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Position can be performed remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic and may require some on-site work after restrictions are lifted.
Qualified candidates must be able to supply proof of US Citizenship and be eligible to receive a DHS Public Trust Clearance.
Job Responsibilities:
As part of the Risk MAP CDS Infrastructure Team that maintains and manages multiple environments, applications, and tools for the FEMA Risk MAP program:
- Maintain, manage, and upgrade the Risk MAP environment based upon the needs of the client
- Work within the Agile framework to support several Agile Teams for development, communication, and security objectives
- Communicate needs to various staff with different technical skills
- Diagnose, resolve, and report problems quickly and accurately
Must Have:
- 1-2 years of experience in Windows Server, Desktop, and Vmware Administration to include OS builds and deployment, networking, applications installs, and troubleshooting
- Ability to create scripts in Powershell, Perl, Python, and similar languages
- Understanding of security scanning concepts and reporting metrics from Nessus and other tools
- Experience with patch management and networking
- The ability to self-manage tasks
- Resourcefulness, problem-solving, and good communication and documentation skills
Nice to Have:
- Windows Sharepoint Administration
- Exposure to Redhat Linux Administration, WebSphere application server, WebSphere Portal, WebSphere Process Server, Apache
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regards to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
