KBR
engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions
SeniorLeadITOperationsAdministrator
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“Senior Lead IT Operations Administrator at KBR. Skills: enterprise systems administration, infrastructure operations, virtualization, unified communications, network security, server operations, monitoring and analytics, backup/disaster recovery services. manage and support enterprise infrastructure, networking, communications, security, and backup systems. administration, optimization, security, and lifecycle management of enterprise infrastructure systems”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure national security and shape the future of space defense; ensure system integrity and cybersecurity compliance; improve system reliability, scalability, and performance
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting abilities; Proven ability to troubleshoot complex enterprise infrastructure issues; analytical and problem-solving abilities
Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance is required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10–15 years of progressive experience in enterprise systems administration and infrastructure operations, Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance is required, hands-on experience with: Cisco Unity / Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM), Fortinet firewalls and network systems, Nutanix HCI platforms, Microsoft Windows Server administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration, Splunk administration and monitoring, Unitrends backup and recovery solutions, Experience with virtualization technologies and enterprise storage systems, understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and switching technologies, Experience implementing security best practices and system hardening procedures, Proven ability to troubleshoot complex enterprise infrastructure issues
Nice to Have
Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP), Fortinet NSE Certifications, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA/RHCE), Microsoft certifications, Splunk certifications, Experience supporting high-availability and mission-critical environments, Familiarity with NIST, STIG, or other cybersecurity compliance frameworks, Experience with scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, and Bash
What You'll Do.
manage and support enterprise infrastructure
and lifecycle management of enterprise infrastructure systems
Administer and maintain enterprise infrastructure platforms including servers
and unified communications systems
Manage and support Cisco Unity and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) environment including voice services
and troubleshoot Fortinet Next-Gen firewalls
and network security infrastructure
Administer Nutanix Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) environments including cluster operations
and virtualization support
Support Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments including patching
and performance tuning
Manage Splunk platforms for monitoring
and operational analytics
and business continuity operations using Kaseya backup solutions
Manage and maintain enterprise endpoint security solutions
including antivirus platforms
and remediation activities to ensure system integrity and cybersecurity compliance
Perform infrastructure upgrades
and system lifecycle management activities
Provide Tier III/IV escalation support for complex infrastructure incidents and outages
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to improve system reliability, scalability, and performance; Experience mentoring junior administrator and engineers
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
Full Job Description
**Title:** Senior Lead IT Operations Administrator **Why Join Us?** * **Innovative Projects:** KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. * **Collaborative Environment:** Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. * **Impactful Work:** Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. **Position Summary** KBR is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to manage and support enterprise infrastructure, networking, communications, security, and backup systems. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong troubleshooting abilities, and experience managing mission-critical infrastructure in complex enterprise environments. This role will be responsible for the administration, optimization, security, and lifecycle management of enterprise infrastructure systems supporting virtualization, unified communications, network security, server operations, monitoring and analytics, and backup/disaster recovery services across mission-critical environments. **Key Responsibilities** • Administer and maintain enterprise infrastructure platforms including servers, virtualization, storage, networking, and unified communications systems. • Manage and support Cisco Unity and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) environment including voice services, call routing, and system upgrades. • Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Fortinet Next-Gen firewalls, and network security infrastructure. • Administer Nutanix Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) environments including cluster operations, storage management, and virtualization support. • Support Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments including patching, hardening, automation, and performance tuning. • M
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