Overview
As a Level 3 System Administrator, you will join a high-performing technical team solving complex challenges across enterprise infrastructure. You will help build resilient, secure, and scalable IT environments that support mission-critical operations for national security goals at Independent Software. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to make a measurable impact while working with cutting-edge systems, Independent Software is where you belong.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems
- Manage the configuration and operation of client / server / storage / network infrastructure
- Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk), Tier 2, and Tier 3 (Advanced Escalation) technical support
- Perform user account management tasks (create, modify, disable, remove)
- Conduct periodic vulnerability scans and enforce security compliance
- Apply and manage IAVA security patches and record status
- Monitor system performance and optimize resource utilization
- Provide detailed analysis and escalation reporting to internal customers and agency leadership
- Troubleshoot hardware / software issues and support dispatch systems
- Configure and maintain UNIX, Linux, and Windows environments
- Implement system upgrades and enhancements to improve reliability and performance
- Coordinate with the ISSO and ISO to support Change and Configuration Management processes
- Track and complete POA&M milestones; update records in the system of record
- Ensure IT assets comply with Identity & Access Control Management (ICAM) policy
- Apply knowledge of mission islands, Trusted Thin Client, and enhanced VDI technologies
- Analyze and resolve complex integration issues related to hardware, applications, and SOA
- Design systems and mission architecture in collaboration with engineering teams
Required Skills and Qualifications
Strong knowledge of UNIX, Linux, and Windows system administrationExpertise in Tier 2 / Tier 3 problem diagnosis and resolutionHands-on experience with configuration management and patch complianceFamiliarity with POA&M processes and vulnerability remediationExperience supporting dispatch systems and resolving related hardware issuesAbility to coordinate with ISSO / ISO for system authorization and change trackingUnderstanding of SOA interdependencies and mission architectureIn-depth troubleshooting of enterprise IT systemsAbility to work independently and within a team in a mission-driven environmentUnderstanding of mission islands, Trusted Thin Client, and enhanced VDI technologiesEducation and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required; four (4) years of additional System Administrator experience may substitute for a bachelor's degreeTwenty (20) years of experience as a System Administrator supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is requiredEight (8) years of experience with Service Management (ITSM) is requiredCertifications
Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification requirementsComputing Environment (CE) Certification required. The CE certification requirements can be fulfilled with either Microsoft OS, CentOS, or Red Hat OS CE certificationsITIL 4 CertificationClearance Requirement
Must possess an active TS / SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this roleWe're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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