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System Administrator

Novul Solutions
Full-time
On-site
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Systems Administrator Positions

We are seeking a highly skilled System Administrator to join our team in Chantilly, VA. This full-time role requires a professional with a strong background in system administration, specifically within a secure, high-stakes environment. You will be instrumental in ensuring our systems operate efficiently and securely, complying with stringent standards and protocols.


Technical Responsibilities:


  • Systems Management: Oversee the operations and maintenance of applications on mission-critical infrastructure.

  • Cyber Security Management: Ensure compliance with Risk Management Frameworks, addressing vulnerabilities, and mitigating risks.

  • Data Management: Develop, deploy, and maintain systems for tracking and recording data inventory, ensuring data integrity and security.

  • ETL Services: Maintain and update ETL capabilities, including data ingestion, quality control, and compliance.

  • Splunk Administration: Develop Splunk dashboards, administer servers, and manage data onboarding processes.

  • Project Management: Assist in program planning, requirement assessment, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.

  • Linux System Administration: Perform remote deployment, operation, and maintenance of Linux servers.

  • Continuous Improvement: Evaluate program progress, implement system changes, and conduct functionality testing.



Requirements


Required Skills and Experience:


  • Experience in administering and maintaining Splunk Clusters.

  • Proven ability in creating and managing data pipelines for Splunk.

  • Strong background in system administration on enterprise networks.

  • Proficiency in Ansible, Cobbler/Foreman, and other relevant tools.

  • Experience in cloud environment deployment and system administration in a Linux multi-domain environment.


Desired Skills:


  • Familiarity with the Sponsor’s A&A process and cloud solutions.

  • Experience in Bash and Python scripting.

  • Knowledge of system health monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios).


Key Positions:


  • Splunk Application Lead: Oversee Splunk Cyber Security tools and Enterprise Security Splunk deployment.

  • Lead Cyber Security Project Manager/Architect: Manage cyber platform accreditation and risk assessment.

  • Lead Systems Engineer / Data Steward Support: Handle data onboarding, catalog management, and role-based access.

  • Lead Linux Operations and Maintenance System Administration: Ensure 24x7 runtime, scan compliance, and patching for all software and servers.







Benefits



Core Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO): TEN (10) Paid days off & FIVE (5) Floating days off.

  • Holidays: 11 Paid Holidays. Flex time can be utilized instead of holiday time usage.

  • Payroll: Paid Bi-Monthly.

  • 401(k): Partnered with the SECOND LARGEST Retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility – 21 years of age or older, after 3 months of employment

  • Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly

  

Health Benefits:

  • UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO, extensive national coverage.

  • INCLUDES: Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA.

  • Eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date.

  • Submit the enrollment form within 30 days of your start date otherwise, you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment.


Quality of Life Benefits:

  • Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development.

  • $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses.

  • Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month.

  • Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER reimbursements are submitted each month.


Special Benefits:

  • Performance bonus – Project-based

  • Yearly bonus – Company based