Systems Administrator II - Manassas, VA

Systems Administrator II

Who is Epsilon:

Epsilon is an IT Services company that was founded in 2009 and has become an established leader in providing Information Technology services to both Federal Government and Commercial businesses across the United States. Epsilon is known for its solution-focused and innovative approach, aligning technology systems, tools, and processes with the missions and objectives of its customers.

Epsilon's headquarters are in Weaverville, NC with other corporate offices in Greenville, SC, Crystal City, VA, and Denver, CO. We have employees in 30+ States across the U.S.

Why work for Epsilon:

In joining Epsilon's team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to Epsilon's business and customer initiatives, as well as influence our brand culture through people interaction and technology advancements.

Epsilon invests in our employees by promoting from within and enabling employees to elevate their knowledge and skill set in their profession by allocating $3,000 annually in Professional Development funds. We also offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits through one of the largest national carriers, Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure and has a generous rollover, 11 company paid Holidays, and 401(k) with immediate contribution.

Where you'll work:

You will work onsite in Crystal City, VA initially and then transition to onsite in Manassas, VA within the first year.

An average day:

As Systems Administrator II, you will be responsible for supporting the administration and maintenance of IT infrastructures, including domestic and international data centers, for a large federal enterprise effort. This role involves working with server environments, implementing security measures, and ensuring system performance. You will collaborate with senior administrators and other IT teams to support mission-critical systems and contribute to system improvements. Additionally, in this position you will:

• Assist in the administration and maintenance of Windows and Linux servers, ensuring reliable system performance.

• Support the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of operating systems and applications.

• Work with virtualization technologies, such as VMware and Hyper-V, to support virtual environments.

• Implement basic security measures, including system hardening and routine patching.

• Assist with managing storage solutions (SAN, NAS) and backup/recovery operations.

• Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery activities.

• Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and standard operating guidelines.

• Troubleshoot and resolve routine system issues and respond to service requests.

• Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to ensure system compatibility and integration.

• Provide input on system design and enhancements, contributing to the improvement of the overall infrastructure.

Basic Qualifications:

• As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C) , Epsilon will not consider candidates for this position who do not meet the aforementioned conditions.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in systems administration, working with both Windows and Linux environments.

• Familiarity with managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy in enterprise environments.

• Basic experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, or similar technologies.

• Understanding of storage management, including SAN and NAS, and backup/recovery processes.

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.

• Experience with basic scripting and automation tools, such as PowerShell or Ansible, for routine tasks.

• Awareness of IT security best practices and compliance standards like NIST or FISMA.

• Good troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose and resolve basic system issues.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Other Requirements:

• Must have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.

• Will be subject to a federal background investigation.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Listed below are the physical or mental requirements necessary for the job's performance. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions:

• Prolonged periods of computer desk work.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other computer components.

• Speaking and hearing are sufficient to converse and understand conversations, both in-person, telephone, and virtual meetings.

• The cognitive skills needed to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision-making, problem-solving, and comprehending.

• Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, and the ability to communicate with managers and co-workers.

• Mental aptitude to respond appropriately in high-pressure situations or deadline-driven environments.

• Maintain a professional emotional response when working with others.

Connect directly with your dedicated recruiter, Jessica, on Epsilon's careers page.

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