Top Secret Cleared Systems Administrator

Our client, a leading government technology service provider located in Washington D.C. or Mount Weather in Bluemont, VA, is in need of a Top Secret Cleared Systems Administrator for a 6 month contract to hire. The Systems Administrator will work onsite daily and will be responsible for managing system and storage systems operations; covering hardware, OS, utilities, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and upgrades to ensure availability. It includes Tier 2 support for complex issues, vendor coordination, and administration of NetApp storage. The position also involves designing and testing lab and virtual desktop infrastructures, supporting Cisco UCS systems, and maintaining Cisco UCS/VMware and NetApp networking technologies. Responsibilities/ Day-to-Day: Responsible for systems operations inclusive of hardware, operating system (OS), and utilities on all Cisco UCS devices Integrate and deploy blade server technologies in support of FlexPod technologies Works in an Agile DevOps environment utilizing Agile scrum methods for project management Provides integration and deployment best practices for NetApp technologies running Data On-Tap cluster mode operating system in FlexPod environments Required Skills: 7 years of advanced IT experience, including 4 years in advanced NetApp administration. Demonstrates expertise in various versions of the vendor's operating systems and storage technologies. Holds expert-level knowledge in integration and deployment best practices for NetApp technologies operating on the Data OnTap cluster mode operating system within FlexPod environments. 5 years of extensive VMware and Cisco UCS administration experience. Has expertise in diverse system configurations, overseeing configuration, patch management, troubleshooting, all version and subversion upgrades, and all aspects of system availability. Active DOD Top Secret clearance Bachelors Degree or 2 years of experience Preferred Skills: NetApp certifications VMware and/ or Cisco and/ or CCIE certifications