Senior System Administrator

Description

Senior Systems Administrator

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

B&A is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to join our team on the Depot Maintenance Accounting System (DMAPS) contract with Air Force Material Command (AFMC). The system administrator will work to sustain and enhance DMAPS software, which is based on Oracle databases and custom daemons running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems. System administrator may also be called on to assist the prime contract holder in building a future web-based software solution.

Responsibilities

· Manage and maintain the database servers and associate testing clients with the developers.

· Monitoring DMAPS systems and logs.

· Provide routine maintenance, patches, backups, and security scans.

· Work with the Air Force Material Command (AFMC) PMO to ensure operational compliance with information assurance (IA) requirements.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s Degree in related technical discipline

· 10 Years of relevant experience.

Required Skills

· Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.x+.

· CompTIA Security + Certification or similar cybersecurity certification.

· Experience with Oracle Database servers.

· Working knowledge of Apache Tomcat and Apache HTTPS servers.

· Utilization of VMware vSphere 8.x.

· Usage of Veeam Backup & Replication software.

· Ability to work autonomously and support development team is critical.

· Proven organizational skills – be willing to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced challenging environment.

· Solid facilitation and presentation skills.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Exceptional customer service focus.

· Self-motivated, proactive, committed to continuous improvement.

· Strong analytical skills.

Desired Skills

· Experience with cybersecurity or DOD software development/testing.

· Familiar with JIRA, Bitbucket, and code scanning tools such as Checkmarx and SonarQube

Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain a security clearance.

More About B&A:

Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.