TekSynap, a Fast 50 technology company in the Washington DC area that offers technology solutions to federal, state and local government agencies. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! We are seeking a System Administrator to support an Air Force contract at the Pentagon. The Automated Budget Interactive Data Environment System (ABIDES) is an IT program owned by SAF/FM and is used across the Air Force for budgetary planning. The ABIDES environment includes a total of 18 AIX servers: 6 are in production and the other 12 are just spares or used for testing and development. The system uses an INGRES database with custom, locally created and maintained menu-driven user interfaces. Customers/Users access ABIDES through a Secure Shell (SSH) client called Secure Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) installed on their local SIPRNet Windows workstation. RESPONSIBILITIES Possess experience, training and expertise to administer AIX, UNIX and Linux servers; and proficiency with Network File System (NFS), Network Information System (NIS), and Network Installation Manager (NIM), and IBM Spectrum Protect. Maintain the AIX servers with patches and updates. Ensure the servers comply with cybersecurity regulations. Perform monthly tests of ABIDES system backups (backups are performed by JSP, system administrators should perform monthly tests of those backups to ensure they are working correctly). Install the Secure CRT SSH client on user workstations when requested. Assist users with Secure CRT client configuration to ensure access to ABIDES servers. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Active Secret Clearance IAT II Certification COMPETENCIES Establish Focus Change Management Performance Management Oral Communication Written Communication Persuasive Communication Interpersonal Awareness Analytical Thinking Conceptual Thinking Strategic Thinking Technical Expertise Initiative Foster Innovation Results Oriented Teamwork Customer Service WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Location: Pentagon Arlington, VA Type of environment: Business environment Noise level: Medium-Loud Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. Amount of Travel: Less than 10% PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE Active US government clearance TS/SCI Must successfully pass a drug screening OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as protected status ). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.