[Remote] Senior Systems Administrator

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiatives in various parts of the United States. They are currently seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to ensure the stable operation of DLA’s Okta environments, including planning, developing, and optimizing network software and communication links. The role involves providing maintenance support, conducting training, and making recommendations on technology direction.ResponsibilitiesEnsures the stable operation of DLA’s Okta environmentsThis includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network software and communication links within DLA’s Okta footprintOrganizes and directs the configuration and operation of DLA’s OktaAnalyzes and resolves end user software program and connectivity issuesConducts capacity and performance analysis and provides system configuration change and upgrade recommendationsIncreases system administrator efficiency and accuracy via the use of automated tools and scripts, develops system administrator procedures, and conducts system administrator training and skills assessmentProvides end user trainingProvides recommendations on technology direction to align with business visionProvides local and remote maintenance support to various operational systems within the DLA Okta footprintSupport includes general maintenance, upgrades, and new installs of servers and applicationsDirects the work of other system administrators to provide the day-to-day system administration to include system and resource optimization, and user assistanceApplies advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load balancing applications, and ensuring fault toleranceSkillsMust possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC).(Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)Relevant Okta certification from a nationally recognized technical authorityFive (5) years of overall professional experience supporting Okta environments with progressively higher responsibility in the IT fieldProposed Okta administrators shall be fully trained with demonstrable experience deploying and maintaining Okta environments for large enterprisesPersonnel will also be well-versed in configuring Okta integrations to work with typical enterprise technologies like Active Directory, firewalls, APIs, Zero Trust endpoints, etcOral presentation experience and excellent oral and written communication skillsBenefitsFour Medical/Vision options including an HSA planDental and Orthodontia planVision Materials planPaid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability401K Retirement Program with company contributionPaid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement LeaveSemi-monthly pay cycleCompany OverviewInformation Technology Strategies, Inc (“IT-Strat”) was established and founded by Namita Magoon in 2002. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, US, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.it-strat.com/.