Linux Administrator

Job Title: System Administrator/Linux Admin

Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid Role)

Yakshna Solutions, Inc., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

YSIis seeking a highly qualified Windows System Administrator. The selected candidate will be able to communicate effectively (written/verbal), possess strong interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and be innovative in a fast-paced environment.

Functional Responsibilities:

· The Windows/SSO Admin plans, conducts, and/or contributes to research and design activities.

· Applies technical and/or analytical approaches to solve client issues and experience in technical tasks such as system administration, architecture, configuration, design and administration, ERP application implementation, organizational change management and communication, development of training documentation, configuration, and customization, or similar activities. Contributes to research and design activities.

Minimum Education/Experience:

· Experience in administering Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory and group policy.

· Self-started and self-motivated to learn new things.

· Eagerness to learn new technologies.

· Windows desktops (Windows 10)

· Windows server 2016, 2019 installation and maintenance

· Systems deployment, administration, performance tuning, and monitoring

· Experience with HP server and storage hardware

· Experience with VMware VSphere (ESXi, vCenter, etc)

· Experience with Storage u2013 HP MSA, RAID configuration

· Experience with Infrastructure backup, restore, disaster recovery and business continuity.

· Critical thinking u2013 ability to solve technical problems independently and with collaborative teams.

· Experience with security infrastructure products and capabilities (e.g. Antivirus, Ivanti)

BA/BS Degree: In one of the following fields of study: Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline.

Minimum Experience: 5 years consulting or industry experience

Secret Clearance Required

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• VMware VSphere (ESXi, vCenter, etc): 4 years (Preferred)
• Windows Admin: 5 years (Preferred)
• administering of Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory: 5 years (Preferred)
• Windows desktops (Windows 10): 5 years (Preferred)
• Windows server 2016, 2019 installation and maintenance: 5 years (Preferred)
• Systems deployment, administration, performance tuning: 5 years (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000 - $100,000