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At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

REQUISITION: 1015

Title: System Administrator

Clearance: Active Top Secret

Location: Rosslyn, VA

Overview:

Agile Defense is an award-winning national security company looking for a System Administrator SysAdmin to support the Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS). The SysAdmin is responsible for effective provisioning, installation / configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. They participate in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. They ensure that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, volunteers, and partners. They assist project teams with technical issues in the Initiation and Planning phases of our standard Project Management Methodology. These activities include the definition of needs, benefits, and technical strategy; research & development within the project life-cycle; technical analysis and design; and support of operations staff in executing, testing and rolling-out the solutions. Participation on projects is focused on smoothing the transition of projects from development staff to production staff by performing operations activities within the project life-cycle.

As a direct employee of Agile Defense, you would receive a benefit package that includes health/dental/vision insurance coverage, 401K with company match, PTO & paid holidays, and annual tuition/training assistance.

Responsibilities/Duties:   

·       Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities.

·       Configure / add new services as necessary.

·       Upgrade and configure system software that supports infrastructure applications per project or operational needs.

·       Maintain operational, configuration, or other procedures.

·       Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.

·       Perform regular file archival and purge as necessary.

·       Provide Tier III/other support per request from various constituencies.  Investigate and troubleshoot issues.

·       Repair and recover from hardware or software failures.  Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies.

·       Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

·       Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

·       Consults with project teams and end users to ensure database integration with applications.

·       Performs feasibility analysis on potential future projects for the client and contract managers.

·       Perform hand-on data analysis and modeling.

·       Provide Tier III support of Microsoft Hybrid Azure, VMware Virtual infrastructure, and NSX-T Firewalls.

Required Qualifications:

·       2+ Years of Experience in an IT related field

·       Bachelor (4-year) degree, with a technical major or equivalent job experience

·       Systems Administration/System Engineer certification in Unix and Microsoft.

·       Knowledge with Microsoft Azure services

·       Fundamental understanding of relational database and basic DBA skills – Microsoft SQL

·       Knowledge of scripting experience with Python, PowerShell DSC, or similar language

·       Understand the application of security standards to application configurations.

·       Excellent communication skills and being able to work independently or in a team

·       Ability to work effectively and efficiently from home and on-site settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Department of State experience is a plus but not required

·       System experience with DevSecOps

·       2+ Years of Experience with vSphere and/or vCenter

·       2+ Years of Experience with NSX-T Firewalls

About Us:

Agile Defense delivers IT strategy, cloud, cybersecurity, application, data and analytics, enterprise IT, intelligence analysis, and mission operation support services to accelerate technical performance and efficiency for Defense, Civilian, and National Security & Federal Law Enforcement clients.

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities