System Administrator III

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the management of technical infrastructure, which includes hardware, software, and components from cloud service providers.

• Lead the implementation and design services for various organizational areas and clientele.

• Establish connections among IT platforms, infrastructure elements, end users, system software, hardware, and communication networks.

• Recognize technology interactions and dependencies that exist across systems and platforms.

• Investigate and analyze issues, determine root causes, and ensure prompt resolution.

• Create and deploy system monitoring and performance enhancement solutions.

• Develop, implement, and uphold backup strategies to guarantee data integrity and accessibility.

• Document system configurations, establish baseline systems, and test or modify IT infrastructure as needed.

• Conduct research and assess new solutions to determine appropriate actions for technical initiatives.

• Escalate incidents and organize resources to address issues in alignment with Service Level Agreement metrics.

• Assist in Disaster Recovery/Continuity of Operations exercises, testing, and real-life incidents.

• Uphold security and integrity controls.

• Prepare technical documentation, training resources, standards, and reports.

• Assess and recommend Windows- or appliance-based hardware and software purchases.

• Analyze total cost of ownership and return on investment concerning IT platform/infrastructure alternatives.

• Perform other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with five or more years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening.

• Required to have identification that complies with the Real ID Act at the time of hire.

• Must be able to secure a Department of Energy PIV badge.

• Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. government security clearance.

• Experience with Identity Management products such as Entra ID, OKTA, and Ping Identity.

• Familiarity with Active Directory, ADFS, Group Policy Management, and Identity Management.

• Understanding of the AZURE ecosystem.

• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with other industry-standard software and databases.

• Must be able to travel by vehicle or aircraft and operate a motor vehicle safely.

• Capable of lifting objects weighing up to 10 pounds regularly and heavier items occasionally.

• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with minimal supervision.

• Skilled in communicating technical information and product strategies to all levels of staff and management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in grammar, vocabulary, spelling, editing, and proofreading.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and work effectively under pressure.

• Competence in analyzing documents and technical information accurately while maintaining precise records.

• Strong awareness of confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid holidays.

• Paid time off.

• 401k with employer matching.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Health insurance plans via the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program.

• Life benefits.

• Disability benefits.