Systems Administrator III- Hybrid

INODE is a leading information technology (IT) professional services Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in data services for federal agencies.

We are seeking a Systems Administrator III to perform system administration and integration support for our partners at the National Institute of Health (NIH).

As a Systems Administrator III you will work alongside a team of administrators and researchers to provide full life cycle maintenance and administration over multiple converged systems across multiple locations.

Superior virtualization knowledge with a strong background in data storage and backup solutions is necessary to continue pushing the solution to the next level and help make research data actionable.

This is a full-time, hybrid onsite / remote position in Bethesda, MD. Travel will be required to Bethesda, MD and Phoenix, AZ on a as needed basis.

Job Duties :

• Oversee data center operations and administrations of servers and NAS storage systems; Configure, manage, troubleshoot, and ensure availability of systems as per industry standards
• Be proficient in developing and maintaining superior technical documentation
• Manage Active Directory accounts, privileges and network access daily using IAM and ADM system management tools
• Manage Deployed NetZoom data center infrastructure management (DCIM) to easily manage asset inventory of power and cooling devices (, racks, patch panels, servers, virtual servers, switches, and routers)
• Administer and manage Quantum DXI disk-based storage for NetBackup
• Implement and administer network print servers, and setup print queues on user desktops
• Plan, install, and administer data protection solutions. Install and administer Microsoft Web servers and SQL database servers;

Collaborate with web development team to manage intranet and internet sites

• Conduct security patch management of servers which included identifying required Windows Microsoft updates and non-Microsoft patches, deploying relevant patches, hotfixes, security updates, and generating patch reports to management
• Review IT System Syslog’s and assess critical events to remediate vulnerabilities
• Evaluate specifications and features of Nutanix support for all enterprise workloads
• Possess experience in planning installation, and configuration of Nutanix clusters
• Be capable to administer -node Prism Central appliances at multiple sites
• Be capable to administer Nutanix Leap Disaster Recovery (DR) solution
• Plan and execute Nutanix LCM security updates, that includes firmware and software; Manage the installation and integration of systems fixes, updates, and enhancements
• Oversee the administration of the NetApp storage clusters
• Manage NetApp Snap Mirror and Snap Vault nodes
• Execute NetApp SVM Disaster Recovery operations to failover procedures

Education and Experience :

• Must be able to obtain a US Public Trust clearance
• Active CompTIA Security + Certification w / Continuing Education Enrollment desired
• years IT industry experience necessary
• years of experience in ESXi administration necessary
• years of Nutanix hardware / software or equivalent experience is required
• years of experience working with Microsoft Windows Server or higher
• years of NetApp, Isilon, or equivalent administration experience necessary
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of networking protocols and best practices desired
• Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) or higher certification desired
• NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) certification or higher desired

At INODE, we know that employees who are valued, involved, and both encouraged and supported to grow are what drives our success.

As such, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including :

• Monthly Office Support Stipend
• Training and Tuition Plan
• K Safe Harbor IRA with % Employer Contribution and Profit-Sharing Options
• Complimentary Financial Advisement
• Healthcare - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Benefits Advocate Access
• Paid Holidays per Year
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Military, Bereavement, and Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Sponsorship
• Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services
• Employee Referral Program
• Cash Bonus Incentives for Business Growth

Salary Band - ,-, USD / year

Final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, certifications and / or experience.

Hiring at the maximum range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued compensation growth.