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The role supports system engineering requests by delivering solutions that meet operational needs, and by upgrading, sustaining, and maintaining existing capabilities. The candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that includes multiple air-gapped systems, each with its own domain and supporting infrastructure. The position also requires maintaining a complex IT environment involving multiple users, as well as associated storage and network infrastructure. This role requires an energetic, focused, and driven individual who can adapt quickly to changing priorities. The candidate must demonstrate strong system administration and troubleshooting skills and work effectively with the team to execute a variety of network-centric system administration tasks.\nResponsibilities Include\nThe selected individual will be responsible for installing applications, administrating systems and processes, and ensuring issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner. 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The selected individual will also perform security management and application performance optimization functions.\nAdditional responsibilities may include:\nAdministration/sustainment of a system that provides a web-based application for storing, sharing, and distributing information.\nCreating and maintaining complex server enclaves, including analyzing system scanning reports, patching, cert renewals, vulnerability management assessments, and active directory configurations.\nIdentifying and correcting hardware and software issues.\nResponding to system administration, operations, and maintenance problems, and developing re-work solutions.\nCreating and maintaining documentation of complex server/network environments to ensure that clear, concise and accurate information is readily available for incident resolution.\nCommunicating with users and external support personnel regarding system outages and upgrades, and conferring with upper management regarding recommended resolution options.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical field and at least 8 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.\nMust have experience as a systems administrator providing direct support to end users and technical staff (developers, testers, engineers, etc.).\nMust be proficient with Windows Server 2019 and Active Directory.\nMust have experience with software/hardware deployment, patches, operating systems, and basic system backup and restore functions.\nMust have experience with/be familiar with SALT, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, Nessus.\nMust have experience with and/or have knowledge of Red Hat and VMWare.\nMust have a solid understanding of advanced security protocols and standards.\nMust have experience with both Client and Server virtualization environments.\nMust have experience with installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and reimaging hardware.\nMust have a solid understanding of information security principles and practices.\nMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs.\nMust be able to support occasional day or short duration travel.\nPreferred Qualifications\nProficiency with SQL Server.\nSALT and Python scripting experience.\nExperience supporting a software configuration management and development environment.\nExperience working in an Agile Development Environment or on an Agile Team.\nKnowledge of PKI systems which use HSMs to validate key and NTP for synchronization.\nKnowledge of PowerShell and PowerCLI.\nExperience in documenting and providing information for security accreditation and certification.\n-------------------------------------------------\nWho We Are \nSunayu, LLC serves as a premier technology partner to the Defense and Intelligence communities, delivering mission-critical engineering solutions across the nation. 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We also participate in many industry conferences and events where we share our expertise and experiences.\nPay Rate\nSalary range considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.\n\nBenefits\n3 Medical Plan Options\nDental and Vision \nFSA, DCFSA, HSA\nLife/AD&D Insurance\nShort-Term & Long-Term Disability \nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nTraining and Educational Assistance\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\n11 Federal holidays \n401k plan with up to a 6% match (100% immediate vesting) \nEqual Opportunity Employer\nSunayu, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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