Navstar Inc.

System Administrator

Navstar Inc.  •  $150k - $240k/yr  •  Virginia (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission-focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.

  • Monitor the system’s logs and applications daily. Automate this monitoring to the extent possible
  • Conduct system backups on an interval agreed upon with the Sponsor
  • Conduct data archiving on an interval agreed upon with the Sponsor
  • Perform system hardening of Linux systems according to information security engineering principles and industry best practices
  • Maintain all server, including Windows servers, Linux servers, Oracle database servers, Apache servers, DNS servers, and Domain controllers
  • Apply server patches and operating system updates in a timely fashion as defined by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). Automate this process to the extent possible
  • Assist the Sponsor with hardware and software acquisitions and implementation
  • Ensure software licenses are renewed as appropriate
  • Obtain Sponsor waivers as necessary
  • Submit Discrepancy Reports (DR) and Requests for Change (RFC) through the appropriate Sponsor channels
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, or other related technical discipline. If candidate does not have bachelor’s degree, he or she must have five (5) additional years of experience in systems administration, for a total of 10 years.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience (within the last 10 years) in systems administration
  • Demonstrated experience in all the following: Linux servers, Windows servers, Oracle database servers, DNS servers, Domain controllers, network storage devices, and HP servers.
  • Demonstrated experience designing, configuring, and installing information systems that include routers, servers, switches, storage systems, and laptops.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Microsoft Windows based domains.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience deploying the complete DevOps lifecycle including integration of build pipelines, automated deployments, and compliance scanning using test driven development.
  • Demonstrated experience in the deployment, provisioning, operations and maintenance of Linux environments running centos and Ubuntu.
  • Demonstrated experience working Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Assurance (IA) policies such as ICD503 to ensure system security and data integrity.

Pay Rate:

In compliance with Virginia's Equal Pay for Equal Work law, the annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $240,000. This range represents the base pay for this role and is provided in accordance with Maryland’s requirements to disclose compensation in job postings. Please note that actual compensation may vary based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. In addition to base salary, candidates hired into this position may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $10,000.00, subject to applicable contingencies and Navstar policy.

About Navstar

For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have a proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.

Benefits at Navstar

  • Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
  • Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
  • Employer Paid STD/LTD
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • 401K plan and Employer Match
  • Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
  • Professional Development Assistance

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Navstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

Navstar Inc.

About Navstar Inc.

Who We Are:

Since 1999, Navstar has built a reputation for excellence and responsiveness that has allowed us to stand out from the rest. We have achieved that reputation by listening to our customers, being easy to work with, and delivering on our commitments.

For the past decade, Navstar has built a proven track record of successfully providing management and technology consulting services as a teaming partner to Large Government Primes and the Federal Sector customers. We are committed to solving our customer’s mission-critical problems with innovative applications of technology expertise. We do all this with the constant and deliberate commitment to performance and integrity.

What We Do:

Our expertise in our Core Competencies has guided clients through the maze of constant business and technology change, while maintaining focus on delivering innovative, practical results. We focus our efforts on proven solutions that will achieve our customer’s business objectives.

Navstar Core Competencies:

- Software Development

- Systems Engineering

- Data Management

We are experts in our Core Competencies and can successfully manage and guide through phases of the project lifecycle.

Bring It On:

We have never turned away from a challenge, tackling the most difficult tasks our clients have is what inspires us – solving problems for our clients. We approach each and every project with a true commitment to the satisfaction of our customers.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
1999
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