Systems Administrator V

System Administrator V Location: Remote (supporting NOAA DSRC, Boulder, CO) Terms: Full Time Clearance: Public Trust (High Risk Eligible) Travel: 010% RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY. RIVA Solutions is a mission-driven IT services company supporting Federal agencies through digital transformation, modernization, and innovative technology solutions. Program Overview The System Administrator V supports NOAAs 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. Position Overview 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 NOAAs mission-critical research environments and provides strategic guidance across multi-platform infrastructures. Core Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical lead for UNIX/Linux, Windows, and macOS environments.
• Oversee installation, upgrades, and lifecycle management of enterprise systems and services.
• Lead enterprise backup, storage, virtualization, and container platform initiatives.
• Architect and enforce security posture, RMF, A&A, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Conduct engineering studies and technology evaluations.
• Provide expert technical guidance for specialized applications and operational environments.
• Lead and mentor Systems Administrators and technical support staff.
• Develop and enforce SOPs, baseline configurations, and configuration management processes.
• Oversee vulnerability management and remediation programs.
• Lead cloud migration planning and cloud service integration initiatives.
• Collaborate with scientists, researchers, engineers, and Federal stakeholders.
• Drive Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning and preparedness efforts.
• Represent contractor teams during Government technical and policy meetings.
• Conduct technical training and seminars.
• Participate in on-call support and major incident coordination.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 810 years of progressive enterprise systems administration experience including leadership responsibilities.
• Expert-level UNIX/Linux administration and advanced shell scripting.
• Expert-level Windows Server and Active Directory administration.
• Comprehensive networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, VPNs, firewalls, and enterprise architectures.
• Expertise with FISMA, NIST 800-53, RMF, A&A, and continuous monitoring requirements.
• Experience leading complex multi-platform IT projects and technical teams.
• Experience with enterprise backup, recovery, and replication architectures.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• macOS enterprise fleet management using Jamf Pro and Apple Business Manager.
• High-performance computing (HPC) and scientific data storage environments.
• Experience with AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and Federal cloud platforms.
• Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and Infrastructure-as-Code expertise.
• Federal scientific, research, weather, or climate IT experience.
• Knowledge of NOAA and DOC IT policies and Federal contracting requirements.
• RHCA, CISSP, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, or similar certifications.

Salary $150,000 RIVA Benefits

• Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Initiatives
• RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Support, where applicable)
• Additional Workplace Benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status.