Senior System Administrator

Summary

Join rockITdata, a unique SDVOSB services company, as a Senior System Administrator. This remote position requires a strong background in data engineering and software development, with expertise in building end-to-end data solutions. You will perform routine system administration tasks, troubleshoot issues, collaborate with technical teams, and ensure system compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least 4 years of relevant system administration experience. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse data projects and contribute to innovative data-driven applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• An additional 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant system administration experience, including: Troubleshooting diverse systems and network architectures
• Maintaining performance and reliability in high-volume/high-availability environments
• Applying system debugging tools and techniques
• Strong understanding of system security, configurations, and best practices
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust

Responsibilities

• Perform routine system administration tasks including system monitoring, user account management, backup/recovery, and patch management
• Maintain and log system performance metrics and events using system administration tools and logs
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to hardware, software, and network infrastructure across high-volume, high-availability systems
• Implement corrective actions promptly in response to issues identified by customers, internal teams, or monitoring systems
• Apply debugging protocols and tools to investigate and resolve complex technical problems
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to support system upgrades, migrations, and deployments
• Ensure system compliance with security policies, standards, and best practices
• Provide technical support for development and operational environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal or DoD IT environments
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS SysOps Administrator, or similar
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or FISMA
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or similar)

Benefits

Remote work, flexible hours