Systems Administrator

At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facingfederal civilian and defense agencies. Our leadership prioritizes a caring culture that allows each team member to explore their potential and innovate. As a result, our Federal Government customers trust us to provide innovative, high-quality, and repeatable results. Our commitment to quality for the past 16 years is why we are appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5 for the delivery of IT services and development, levels only achieved by fewer than 20 companies in the United States.

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CORE JOB SUMMARY

Handles multiple applications, systems, network, and/or telecommunications activities. Manages information systems throughout the organization. May include programming, analysis, networking, data processing, and/or administration responsibilities. Resolves technical problems. Researches and recommends technology. Coordinates information system priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides recommendations on tools to monitor and support all environments.
• Makes process and system improvement recommendations to assist the business in achieving its goals and objectives, leveraging best practices and professional experiences.
• Installs and maintains the organization's computer hardware, software, and network infrastructure.
• Maintains data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity.
• Recommends improvement in programs and procedures to simplify or maximize efficiency of operations.
• Analyzes and solves computer problems, and assures technology meets the needs of the organization.
• May lead and coordinate activities of other lower level information systems generalists.
• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ROLE, JOB SCOPE

• Knowledge - Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices and standards. Full knowledge of industry practice & general knowledge of other related specialties.
• Problem Solving - Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems. Uses judgement & imagination to solve problems. May refer to established precedents and policies.
• Discretion/Latitude - Work is performed under general direction. Participates in determining objectives of assignment. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.
• Impact - Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization. Errors or failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions or recommendations typically cause delays in schedules & considerable expenditure of resources.
• Liaison/Leadership - Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations. May instruct, or serve as a resource for other professionals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum bachelor's degree and five years related experience, or a combination of equivalent experience and training.
• ITIL V3 Foundations certification preferred

Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States.

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)