Washington, DC, USA
1 day ago
System Administrator

Job Family:

Systems Engineering (SYE)


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret (TS)

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The System Administrator is responsible for providing technical expertise required for installing, supporting, and maintaining the Client’s system, and planning for and responding to system services outages and other problems.  The System Administrator shall monitor the system to ensure availability to users; establish system requirements using analysis in the development of custom solutions; ensure that the system is compliant with Client IT standards; evaluate analytically and systematically problems of system usage; and organize and plan appropriate corrective action. This System Administrator is Client facing and offers the opportunity to grow into a leadership position.

The System Administrator is responsible for providing technical expertise required for installing, supporting, and maintaining the Customer's system, and planning for and responding to system services outages and other problems.  The System Administrator shall monitor the system to ensure availability to users; establish system requirements using analysis in the development of custom solutions; ensure that the system is compliant with Client IT standards; evaluate analytically and systematically problems of system usage; and organize and plan appropriate corrective action. This System Administrator will be Client facing and offer the opportunity to grow into a leadership position.

The system administrator shall also perform the following:

Minimize the risk of disruption to Client end users

Record and report system related performance metrics

Coordinate with the government to schedule required system maintenance

Complete required maintenance activities within a planned window during non-peak hours

In the event of an unplanned outage or system restoration issue, the government may request the System Administrator to be on-site to respond to the outage/issue until resolution between the hours of 6 am and 8 pm

Coordinate application and database issues (i.e. – capacity management, storage, and space)

Assist in the management of multiple systems environments (e.g. – development, test, training, and production) in accordance with FBI guidelines, and refresh environments as needed for either development or training purposes

Perform technical support to obtain, apply, test, and implement necessary patches and bug fixes

Provide technical support for platform and application upgrades

Maintain and update the Customer's system administration documentation, as required

Apply patches and all associated tasks (investigation, testing, and migration)

Analyze user-defined defects to determine resolution path

Maintain all test information in the Client's change management application

Support FISMA audit requirements such as annually providing transaction and change management data and responding to audit inquiries regarding system documentation, capability, controls, and management

Formulate and execute mitigation plans to address audit findings

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

 An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED Top Secret Federal or DoD security clearance

Bachelor's degree

FIVE (5) or more years' experience as a system administrator to include experience with data sets, networks, system security, and data backup/recovery.

Strong SQL development and the ability to create scripts in PERL

Understands Windows IIS and Windows Server Administration

WHAT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

Knowledge and previous use of Oracle, JAVA, Linux/Unix/AIX, and/or WebSphere Liberty

The annual salary range for this position is $100,100.00-$150,400.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.


Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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