Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NT Concepts is an innovative company focused on solving critical challenges in National Security. They are seeking a Lead Systems Administrator to support the DoD enterprise Military Housing system, which serves over 10,000 active users and meets the housing needs of millions. The role involves managing a team, overseeing system administration tasks, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance.
Responsibilities
- Ability to manage a team of network engineers, system administrators and interface with off-site hosting group to maintain, troubleshoot, and manage upgrades to an enterprise application system
- Serve as the primary administrator for SAP Business Objects (BOXI) on Windows Server, including installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring
- Support and maintain Dynatrace for application and infrastructure monitoring; configure dashboards, alerts, and integrations; analyze performance data and assist with incident root cause analysis
- Support DNS changes as required for application and infrastructure needs; coordinate with network teams to ensure proper DNS resolution and network connectivity
- Support Splunk SIEM for log aggregation, monitoring, and security compliance; maintain forwarders, indexes, and dashboards; assist with log analysis for troubleshooting and audit purposes
- Provide backup support for F5 Big-IP/Big-IQ load balancer administration, including configuration changes, SSL certificate management, and troubleshooting application delivery issues
- Administer Windows/Linux servers, VMware/ESXi, Nutanix, NetApp, Tintri, and cloud-integrated infrastructure across on-premise and DoD/Navy-approved cloud environments
- Ensure ACAS findings are remediated; STIGs applied; and cybersecurity compliance is maintained in accordance with DoD and Navy cybersecurity requirements
- Ensure Oracle quarterly patches are reviewed, tested, and applied in timely fashion; track and remediate vulnerabilities
- Oversee the management of user accounts in Production, QAE, and Staging; Jira/Confluence access; reset SFG and privileged accounts
- Ensure the management and maintenance of Commvault/Hyperscale backup infrastructure; conduct quarterly DR exercises; manage off-site tape process
- Ensure the management and updates of TLS/SSL certificate lifecycle using Digicert; maintain certificate inventory across all environments
- Track, renew, and procure software support and support agreements and hardware replacements (Oracle, Red Hat, F5, Cisco, Commvault, VMware, etc.)
- Ensure reporting is on time: Prepare monthly Hosting Technical Slides; produce metrics reports; maintain ISCP, SBC, and POA&M documentation
- Ensure the execution of scheduled and emergency maintenance windows; manage planned and unplanned outages
- Participate and present during CMB & System Manager meetings
Skills
- Must be located in or willing to relocate to Washington, DC or Norfolk, VA
- Requires occasional on-site presence and travel to the Norfolk, VA office as business needs dictate
- Active Top-Secret clearance (or higher) required
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a technical discipline & 10 years of relevant IT management experience, with demonstrated expertise in hosting, systems administration, and enterprise application support in a DoD or similar environment
- Ability to manage a team of network engineers, system administrators and interface with off-site hosting group
- Expert experience with SAP Business Objects (BOXI 4.3+) administration and Windows Servers
- Experience with Dynatrace or similar application/infrastructure monitoring tools
- Knowledge of Splunk administration and log analysis
- Experience with DNS management and network troubleshooting
- Experience with F5 Big-IP/Big-IQ or similar load balancer technologies
- Strong experience with Windows Server
- Knowledge and experience with Linux administration
- Experience with VMware/ESXi, Nutanix, NetApp, Tintri (virtualization and storage)
- Experience with Oracle Database patching, configuration, and AuditVault
- Experience with Commvault backup and recovery operations
- Experience with Cisco networking and switch management
- Demonstrated ability to ensure management of DoD STIG compliance and remediate ACAS vulnerabilities
- Knowledge of Jira and Confluence administration
- Knowledge of certificate management (Digicert or equivalent)
- Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks and IA processes
- Experience with DoD procurement processes (PR/ITPR submissions)
- Strong technical writing skills for documentation and reporting
- Must have or obtain a CompTIA Security+ or DoD 8140-equivalent certification within 6 months of hire
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at time
- Experience supporting DoD or Navy IT systems
- Familiarity with eMH (enterprise Military Housing) or similar enterprise systems
- DoD 8570/8140 compliance (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent)
- Experience with Azure or other DoD-approved cloud environments
- Familiarity with Camunda, RSA, Agiloft, or Dynatrace
Benefits
- Employees are the core of NT Concepts.
- We understand that world-changing concepts happen in collaborative environments.
- We are a company where talented teams work together using innovation and expertise to solve our clients’ most critical challenges.
- Here, you’ll gain competitive benefits, opportunities to bolster your skills and develop new abilities, and a company culture dedicated to support and service.
- In addition to our benefits program, we encourage our employees to take part in #NTC_GivesBack, which paves the way for positive social change.
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