System Administrator - Delaware Nation Industries

Delaware Nation Industries (DNI) is a prime contractor providing manpower and support of IT Operations and Maintenance for the USSOCOM SOCRATES Network. We are currently looking for a Senior System Administrator to support Enterprise wide solutions.

• Supporting the program office with technical and service-based implementations including hardware and software procurements
• Provide Tier III and Tier IV level support and troubleshooting for the Operations team
• Provide systems support to down range units for the Program Office in support of the Enterprise
• Ensure the patching and administration of the following services:
  • Microsoft Server 2016/2019 patching
  • VMWare (ESXi and VCenters) patching
  • Dell Server Hardware firmware patching/updating
  • Active Directory and the use of Group Policies Objects, Sites and Services to provide configuration coordination and recommendations for the operational network

• Install and troubleshoot Dell PowerEdge Servers, Dell Chassis and blade servers 
• Acquainted with various storage technologies to include NAS, SAN, FC , NFS and iSCSI
• Make recommendations to the SOCRATES Service Owner on the use of resources for down range sites
• Required to travel up to 35% of the time, including OCONUS travel
• Must be able to lift 50LBS

• Must have an active DoD TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• CompTIA Security+ CE or other 8570 IAT II certification
• Must be a problem solver and able to think independently when deployed to meet deadline(s) for systems
• Also, able to work with a small team to achieve required goals or deadlines
• Demonstrate proficiency in installing and maintaining Windows Server Operating Systems
• Candidate must be detail oriented and possess good communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks
• Will contribute to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable 
• Valid Passport is Required

Desired:

• An Industry standard Administrator’s certificate, (i.e., MCSA, VCA-DBT, RHCSA)
• A bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline 

• Some experience using ESRI ArcGIS Server products is preferred 
• Experience with Windows PowerShell and Python scripting

• Previous military or DoD experience is ideal to articulate customer requirements