Systems Administrator - AWS / Linux / Web Systems

About NDi:Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.Building a Talent Pipeline for Anticipated Contract Opportunities:Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is building a pipeline of qualified professionals across multiple technical disciplines in anticipation of potential government contract awards. These are anticipated opportunities, not current job openings. Any future positions will be contingent upon contract award, final program requirements, and customer approval. Specific roles, responsibilities, required technologies, work locations, compensation, and anticipated start dates have not yet been determined and may vary based on program needs.Job Description:We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support the operation, administration, maintenance, security, and performance of enterprise web and cloud infrastructure.This is a hands-on technical position supporting production systems and web applications across development, pre-production, and production environments.Requirements:U.S. Citizenship is required

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

This position is onsite 5/days a week in Washington D.C.Qualifications and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Minimum 7 years of related systems administration or infrastructure support experience

Strong Linux systems administration experience.Experience supporting production web or application environments.Experience with system monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, patching, and performance tuning.Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, and firewall concepts.Experience troubleshooting issues across systems, applications, and network connectivity.Strong documentation and problem-solving skills.Preferred Qualifications:Red Hat Enterprise Linux.AWS/AWS GovCloud, EC2, and RDS.Drupal administration.Apache and PHP.Solr.Automation or configuration-management experience.Experience with FISMA, NIST, vulnerability management, or ATO environments.Key Responsibilities:Administer and maintain enterprise web and application systems.Support Linux-based systems and cloud-hosted infrastructure.Administer and support web application environments including Drupal, Red Hat, PHP, Apache, and Amazon RDS.Perform system troubleshooting, maintenance, configuration changes, upgrades, and security patching.Monitor system health, logs, availability, and performance.Perform system and application tuning to improve performance and efficiency.Investigate and resolve hardware, software, application, and connectivity issues.Support operating-system patching and assess potential application impacts.Support Solr maintenance, patching, upgrades, and associated integrations.Test and validate firewall rules and assist with network/connectivity troubleshooting.Maintain infrastructure and system documentation.Support AWS GovCloud infrastructure administration and optimization.Identify opportunities to automate repetitive administrative and operational processes.Support production deployments and occasional after-hours release activity

Compensation and Benefits:At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.Veterans First Commitment:As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.Our Commitment:Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.Apply Now: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting!