Systems Administrator Intermediate

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.•Warren, MI

2d•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a motivated and well-qualified individual to join our team as a Systems Administrator Intermediate. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse and skilled team supporting mission-critical systems. The Systems Administrator Intermediate is responsible for supporting system administration activities, including the installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of operating systems and software. Under general direction, this role contributes to system reliability, performance, and overall operational effectiveness. Responsibilities include coordinating and supporting technical efforts across projects, assisting in task prioritization, and ensuring system administration requirements are aligned with organizational IT objectives. The administrator also implements system enhancements, maintains system integrity, and supports long-term planning for systems operations and infrastructure.

Requirements

Active Secret Clearance
3+ years of experience in systems administration or related IT roles
Strong knowledge of server installation, configuration, and maintenance in enterprise environments
Experience managing hardware, operating systems, storage, and system services
Familiarity with system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting methodologies
Experience with backup and recovery processes and data protection best practices
Understanding of system security practices, including access control and vulnerability monitoring
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across hardware and software environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional IT teams
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline preferred or have equivalent experience
Cloud+ or GICSP or SSCP or Security+ or GSEC

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain servers, hardware, operating systems, and associated components in accordance with organizational standards and operational requirements
Support and maintain systems hosting GIS infrastructure and Asset Management applications
Develop, document, and maintain system installation, configuration, and operational procedures
Contribute to and enforce system standards and best practices
Research and recommend innovative and automated solutions to improve system administration efficiency and scalability
Perform daily system monitoring, ensuring availability and integrity of servers, applications, and key processes
Review system and application logs, and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including backups
Conduct security monitoring to detect and respond to potential intrusions or vulnerabilities
Perform and validate backup and recovery operations, ensuring proper data protection and offsite storage procedures
Manage user accounts and access controls in accordance with organizational policies
Provide Tier III technical support, troubleshooting and resolving complex system and application issues
Diagnose and recover from hardware and software failures, coordinating with stakeholders as needed
Apply operating system patches, updates, and upgrades, and maintain system utilities and services
Perform performance monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning, including resource optimization (CPU, memory, storage)
Support data center operations, including environmental monitoring systems and equipment
Maintain accurate system documentation and support continuous operational improvement