Sr Systems Administrator

Aleron
United States, Virginia, Herndon
13560 Dulles Technology Drive (Show on map)
Mar 09, 2025
Description Acara Solutions is seeking a Sr. Systems Administrator to join our client located in Herndon VA Position Overview: Enhance and modernize our Identity & Access Management (IAM) architecture, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-171 and evolving security standards. This contract role requires a technical leader with expertise in IAM, Windows & Linux identity services, security frameworks, automation, and hardening. Key Responsibilities: IAM System Modernization: Assess, upgrade, and optimize IAM systems, refining architecture and implementing secure, scalable solutions across on-prem and cloud environments. Operational Maintenance & Support: Manage day-to-day support, upgrades, and maintenance of operating systems, workstations, and servers. Compliance & Security: Ensure compliance with IT security policies, conduct audits, and implement new IAM policies and security controls. Automation & Optimization: Drive automation and system performance tuning to achieve optimal performance and efficiency. Disaster Recovery & Data Integrity: Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data integrity. Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with a skilled team and key stakeholders to develop and implement secure IAM strategies and solutions. Technical Problem-Solving: Resolve complex IAM issues and make decisions on the best security and identity management solutions. Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: Bachelors Degree Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Strong knowledge of IAM frameworks and compliance standards, particularly NIST 800-171. Experience in system automation, security controls, and architecture optimization. Expertise in managing on-prem and cloud-based IAM environments. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply