Position: System Administrator V
Location: Remote (supporting NOAA DSRC, Boulder, CO)
Terms: Full Time
Clearance: Public Trust (High Risk Eligible)
Travel: 0–10%
RIVA Solutions is a mission-driven IT services company supporting Federal agencies through digital transformation, modernization, and innovative technology solutions.
The System Administrator V supports NOAA’s Earth System Research Laboratories (ESRL) and the N-Wave national network program by providing senior-level systems administration leadership across complex scientific and research environments.
RIVA Solutions is seeking a System Administrator V to serve as a senior technical leader responsible for enterprise systems administration, cloud integration, security compliance, infrastructure modernization, and team leadership. This role supports NOAA’s mission-critical research environments and provides strategic guidance across multi-platform infrastructures.
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Serve as senior technical lead for UNIX/Linux, Windows, and macOS environments.
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Oversee installation, upgrades, and lifecycle management of enterprise systems and services.
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Lead enterprise backup, storage, virtualization, and container platform initiatives.
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Architect and enforce security posture, RMF, A&A, and continuous monitoring activities.
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Conduct engineering studies and technology evaluations.
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Provide expert technical guidance for specialized applications and operational environments.
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Lead and mentor Systems Administrators and technical support staff.
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Develop and enforce SOPs, baseline configurations, and configuration management processes.
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Oversee vulnerability management and remediation programs.
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Lead cloud migration planning and cloud service integration initiatives.
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Collaborate with scientists, researchers, engineers, and Federal stakeholders.
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Drive Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning and preparedness efforts.
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Represent contractor teams during Government technical and policy meetings.
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Conduct technical training and seminars.
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Participate in on-call support and major incident coordination.
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
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8–10 years of progressive enterprise systems administration experience including leadership responsibilities.
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Expert-level UNIX/Linux administration and advanced shell scripting.
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Expert-level Windows Server and Active Directory administration.
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Comprehensive networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, VPNs, firewalls, and enterprise architectures.
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Expertise with FISMA, NIST 800-53, RMF, A&A, and continuous monitoring requirements.
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Experience leading complex multi-platform IT projects and technical teams.
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Experience with enterprise backup, recovery, and replication architectures.
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Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation.
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macOS enterprise fleet management using Jamf Pro and Apple Business Manager.
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High-performance computing (HPC) and scientific data storage environments.
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Experience with AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and Federal cloud platforms.
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Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and Infrastructure-as-Code expertise.
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Federal scientific, research, weather, or climate IT experience.
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Knowledge of NOAA and DOC IT policies and Federal contracting requirements.
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RHCA, CISSP, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, or similar certifications.
$150,000
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Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
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Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
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Life Insurance
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401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
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HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
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Long- and Short-Term Disability
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Pet Insurance
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Wellness Program Initiatives
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RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Support, where applicable)
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Additional Workplace Benefits
RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status.
