Nationwide IT Services
Senior Systems Administrator
About this role
Senior Systems Administrator Clearance: Secret Certification Requirements: IAT I; DoD 8570.01-M baseline certification and specified computing environment credentials. Position Summary Nationwide IT Services, NIS, seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to ensure stable operation of computer software systems and network connections. This fully remote role plans, installs, configures, maintains, supports, and optimizes network software and communication links; resolves user software and connectivity issues; and supports operational systems deployed at multiple locations. The administrator applies advanced application networking knowledge, performs vulnerability management, and recommends technology direction aligned with business needs. The position supports all task areas. This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Key Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, install, configure, maintain, support, and optimize network software and communication links.
- Analyze and resolve end-user software, program, and connectivity issues and provide end-user training.
- Provide maintenance support for operational systems at multiple locations, covering both local and remote systems.
- Perform general maintenance, upgrades, and new installations of servers and applications.
- Apply advanced application networking knowledge, including application load balancing and fault tolerance.
- Perform vulnerability management to support secure operation of systems and applications.
- Recommend technology direction that aligns with the organization’s business vision. Required Experience
- At least seven years of progressive experience in Information Processing.
- Within that experience, at least six years specializing in multiple Information Processing disciplines involving a range of hardware and software solutions.
- At least four years of concentrated, hands-on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving issues with various software. Security and Certification Requirements The following requirements apply if the assigned duties require privileged access. Sensitivity level: IT I – Secret. Information assurance level: IAT I. DoD approved 8570.01-M baseline certification for application, data, database, utility, or software tools administration requiring privileged access. Computing Environment Certifications The specified computing environment certifications are listed below.