Systems Administrator

Posting/External Job Title

Senior Systems Administrator

Location

Herndon, VA 20176 US (Primary)

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid

100% Onsite

Job Type

Full-time

# of Hires Needed

1

Education

High School / GED

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

$94,000.00 - $189,000.00/yr

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator with a TS/SCI security clearance and a Full Scope Polygraph to support a maritime and intelligence program with a large aerospace and defense customer in Herndon, VA. This is an onsite position.

Key Duties:

• Perform system integration, hardware installation, software installation, configuration, and disposition of servers and workstations to support the architecture.
• Install, configure, and maintain multiplatform systems, hardware, software, and peripherals.
• Plan, develop, design, integrate, and maintain all computer applications, including specialized applications specific to the program's objectives.
• Plan and coordinate software and hardware for enterprise release.
• Ensure systems conform to architectural objectives.
• Evaluate system production readiness and supportability.
• Perform the restoration of complex computing service operations.
• Perform system problem identification and resolution.
• Integrate security solutions into information systems.
• Monitor system performance to support capacity planning, backup, and disaster recovery planning.
• Use knowledge of both Windows and Linux administration, or one and learn the other.

Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and Full Scope Polygraph.
• 3 or more years of experience troubleshooting network problems.
• 3 or more years of experience with UNIX, Linux, and/or Windows development environments.
• 3 or more years of experience communicating verbally and in writing with customer representatives regarding technical subjects
• Experience writing technical documentation.
• Ability to follow DoD 8570/8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 or higher (CCNA-Security, Security+ CE, CASP CE, CCNP, CISA, CISSP).
• Experience with either DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) or Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Experience and competency in troubleshooting, analysis, and problem-solving strategies to address simple to complex customer inquiries.
• High School diploma or equivalent and 9 or more years of related experience, Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of related experience, or Master's degree and 3 or more years of related experience.

Business Profile:

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran.