Senior Systems Administrator

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to work for our company.

Summary: 

• Client Agency is Defense Logistics Agency.
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government SECRET / TOP SECRET Clearance. (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
• Sustains and maintains DAI Cloud Infrastructure, including support for EPM (SaaS) cloud solution.
• Implements, configures, and manages Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution on cloud infrastructure.
• Maintains DISA SCCA/CAP connection.
• Maintains Test, Dev, COOP, and Production environments (backups, patching, upgrades).
• Performs system administration duties/functions on OS, Database, DAI application, and custom code for Test, Dev, COOP, and Production environments.
• Implements and runs Information Assurance policies, STIGS, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans per DoDI 8500.1.
• Ensures employees with access to Government data pass appropriate background investigation (NACI) and be US persons as defined in Executive Order 12333.
• Informs Government of any interruption in cloud service availability as required by SLA.
• Provides regular updates on service recovery status according to agreed SLAs and system availability requirements.
• Maintains compatibility and interoperability with Government’s systems, infrastructure, and processes.
• Provides all required reports, including self-assessments per FedRAMP Continuous Monitoring Strategy Guide.
• Adopts and maintains safeguards and controls to protect and remedy data breaches.
• Submits reports of cyber incidents through approved mechanisms as specified in CJCSM 6510.01B.
• Applies CJCSM 6510.01B template format for reporting initial incidents.
• Reports breaches of PII within 60 minutes of discovery.
• Retains operational configuration and control of data repository systems used to process and store Government data.
• Maintains all data within the United States.
• Notifies Government within 60 minutes of any warrants, seizures, or subpoenas received.

Requirements: 

• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government SECRET / TOP SECRET Clearance. (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
• 7+ years of progressive experience in information systems administration.
• 6+ years of experience with system infrastructure support, patching, and configuration.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting software and server environments.
• Experience in cloud infrastructure maintenance and VDI solutions.
• Knowledge of DISA SCCA/CAP connection maintenance.
• System administration skills for OS, Database, and applications.
• Implementation of Information Assurance policies and STIGS.
• Background in FedRAMP compliance and cyber incident reporting.
• Ability to maintain compatibility and interoperability with Government systems.

Preferences: 

• One of the following certifications: IAT-II security certification: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, CISSA, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP
• Experience with Oracle WebLogic Server administration and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
• DFARS 252.239-7001 Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification.
• One of the following certifications: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Foundations 2020 Certified Associate, Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administrator, Oracle Java SE 8 Programmer I, Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c Essentials (OEM 12c), Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher (BIP) 12c R1: Fundamentals, Oracle Planning 202x Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS), and Oracle Identity Governance 12c: Essentials.

Work With Us

IT-Strat is a technology consulting company that holds various contract vehicles including best in class vehicles. IT-Strat has supported multiple clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE via both prime and meaningful subcontracts). Additionally, IT-Strat has prime contracts with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and many others. We maintain relationships with multiple large businesses.

IT-Strat was established in 2002. We are a certified Woman Owned Small Business. IT-Strat also successfully graduated as an SBA 8(A) company. It was an 8(a) company from 2008 through 2017 and currently still has 8(a) contract vehicles.

Benefits We Offer: 

• Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan
• Dental and Orthodontia plan
• Vision Materials plan
• Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Semi-monthly pay cycle

Information Technology Strategies (“IT-Strat”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, and any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. IT-Strat is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents, and perspectives of our employees.