Senior System Administrator (DISA)

📋 Description

• • Horizon Industries Limited, a distinguished IT and Management Consulting firm with a rich history dating back to 1996, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior System Administrator to join our dynamic team. This is a remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere, and is tied to proposal efforts for future opportunities, presenting an exciting chance to shape upcoming projects. The role requires an active Secret Clearance, underscoring the sensitive nature of the work and the importance of maintaining national security.
• • As a Senior System Administrator, you will be instrumental in the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex IT systems, ensuring their optimal performance, security, and reliability. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting critical infrastructure and applications, particularly those within the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) environment. This position demands a deep understanding of system administration principles, middleware technologies, and application deployment lifecycles. You will be a key player in troubleshooting intricate issues, optimizing system configurations, and ensuring that our systems meet stringent security and operational standards.
• • Your responsibilities will encompass a broad range of system administration tasks. This includes the installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of various hardware and software solutions. You will be tasked with resolving complex technical issues, performing system upgrades, and implementing patches to ensure system integrity and security. A significant part of your role will involve administering middleware solutions, such as JBoss Fusion Middleware, ensuring seamless integration and operation of applications. This requires a proactive approach to monitoring system performance, identifying potential bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency.
• • Furthermore, you will be deeply involved in the application deployment process. This includes deploying new applications, conducting thorough testing to ensure functionality and stability, and tuning systems for optimal performance. Security will be a paramount concern, and you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining security measures to protect systems and data from unauthorized access and threats. This involves staying abreast of the latest security best practices and vulnerabilities, and proactively addressing them.
• • The ideal candidate will possess a strong capability to work across various operating systems and demonstrate expertise in additional programming languages, enabling them to adapt to diverse technical environments and contribute to a wide array of projects. Your experience should include a proven track record of administering, operating, maintaining, and securing large-scale applications within major organizations. This experience is vital for understanding the complexities and demands of enterprise-level IT environments.
• • This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant projects within the government sector, leveraging your extensive experience to make a tangible impact. You will collaborate with a passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds, fostering an environment of innovation and continuous learning. Horizon Industries Limited is committed to fostering a diverse, employee, and family-centric culture, built upon core values that prioritize our people. We believe in empowering our employees and providing them with the resources and support they need to excel both professionally and personally.
• • The position is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a remote work setting and is eager to take on challenging responsibilities. You will be at the forefront of technological advancements, contributing to the success of critical IT initiatives. Your ability to work independently, manage your time effectively, and communicate clearly with remote teams will be essential for success in this role. We are looking for an individual who is not only technically proficient but also a proactive problem-solver and a collaborative team player, dedicated to upholding the highest standards of service and security.