Sr. System Administrator (with Cloud Focus) at NetImpact Strategies

Bethesda, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

135000.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

System Administration, Cloud Services, Troubleshooting, Windows Virtualization, VMware, Hyper-V, Security Compliance, Automation, Capacity Analysis, Documentation, Backup Operations, Performance Monitoring, Infrastructure Management, Networking, Azure Active Directory, ITIL

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Job Description NetImpact Strategies is actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior System Administrator with Cloud Focus. The ideal candidate resides within the DMV area with hybrid work model (3 days on-site in Bethesda, MD). As a System Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining server operating systems, ensuring the security, integrity, and availability of infrastructure platforms. If you have a strong background in system administration, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment, we encourage you to apply for this position. Responsibilities Manage and troubleshoot new or existing server operating systems for related infrastructure software and hardware. Manage and maintain on-premises or hybrid infrastructure, including Windows virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V), and network components. Upgrading, installing, and configuring application software Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex infrastructure and cloud-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis. Administer day-to-day sustainment, integrity, security, and availability of infrastructure platforms. Administer and troubleshoot core cloud services, including virtual machines, container, storage and networking Develop and implement scripts to automate repetitive tasks and streamline operational processes. Execute capacity analysis, maintain the security posture of infrastructure systems, and monitor performance. Create standard operating procedures, maintenance guides, and knowledge base articles to ensure proper documentation for operational upkeep. Perform platform maintenance upgrades to ensure a proper security and operational posture. Assist architecture and engineering with evaluating, making recommendations, and testing infrastructure hardware and software products. Execute Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance. Assist with developing, maintaining, and employing documented Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) for backup, restoration, and system replication operations, ensuring they align with ITIL and industry best practices. Follow Enterprise directives to periodically test backup and restore operations where applicable. Aid in documenting all backup and restoration operations in logs for auditing purposes. Assist and make recommendations to improve processes, tools, and/or procedures for backup efficiency and reliability. Monitor daily performance alarms, errors, and outage trends. Review product delivery, verify hand receipts/ownership responsibilities, and ensure diagrams, sustainment, and operational documentation are available to support staff. Track pertinent system information, architecture, and performance metrics. Participate in project, leadership, and other telecommunication-related meetings. Qualifications Qualifications Required 4 years experience supporting server operations and administration. Experience managing and deploying cloud services, including virtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks, and Azure Active Directory. Experience in monitoring, diagnosing, and troubleshooting cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Expertise in system administration, including server operating systems management and troubleshooting. Familiarity with industry-standard system administration tools and methodologies. Preferred Federal Consulting Industry Experience Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator At NetImpact Strategies, we post salary ranges in compliance with the specific labor laws and regulations of each county and state, ensuring transparency and fairness in our hiring practices. This approach reflects our commitment to adhering to legal requirements and promoting equitable pay standards across all regions where we operate. The posted salary range for this role is [90,000-135,000]. The posted salary range is not an exact indication of the actual compensation offered and is instead a range of what NetImpact, in good faith, could compensate at the lowest and most high end of the salary market. In general, NetImpact may not pay the top of the salary range. Compensations are determined by several mitigating factors including skillset, experience, trainings, location, and other factors including benefits packages.

Responsibilities

The Senior System Administrator will manage and troubleshoot server operating systems and maintain infrastructure platforms. Responsibilities include providing Tier 3 support for cloud-related issues and developing scripts to automate tasks.