• Systems Administrator

    Information Technology Strategies (Richmond, VA)


    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 Systems Administrator to work for our company.

    Summary:

    + Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance / IT-I or above (Sponsorship will not be provided).

    + Manage UNIX/Linux servers and virtual machines in accordance with DLA lifecycle policies.

    + Conduct system patching, upgrades, and configuration changes to meet cybersecurity requirements, including STIG compliance and ACAS scan remediation.

    + Perform failure analysis, system recovery, and maintain file system integrity.

    + Administer privileged and authorized accounts via Red Hat IDM.

    + Monitor system logs for performance, trends, and intrusion detection.

    + Install and maintain COTS software (e.g., Splunk, HBSS, ArcSight) per J6 directives.

    + Provide systems management and troubleshooting for CONUS/OCONUS sites.

    + Interface with stakeholders to deliver secure, compliant, and mission-aligned solutions.

    + Provide documentation and deliverables for system lifecycle support.

    Requirements:

    + Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance / IT-I or above (Sponsorship will not be provided).

    + Must currently hold one of the following certifications: CompTIA Linux+, RHCSA, RHCE.

    + Must have a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.

    + Must have 10+ years of specialized IT experience.

    + Must have 4+ years of hands-on experience with UNIX/Linux system administration (RHEL 7+, HP-UX 11.31+, Solaris 11+).

    + Must have previous experience supporting enterprise environments, patch management, system hardening, and backup/recovery solutions.

    + Must have experience supporting cybersecurity certification & accreditation (C&A) processes, preparing RMF/DIACAP documentation, conducting technical reviews, and participating in readiness assessments for system authorization.

    Preferences:

    + Previous experience with system automation and scripting for efficiency (e.g., Bash, Python).

    + Familiarity with virtualization technologies and tools.