Sr. Systems Admin III

As a Sr. Systems Admin III at CGS, your main responsibilities include standardizing configuration across applications, supporting production releases, and coordinating rollout plans with stakeholders. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that the systems function reliably while maintaining documentation related to the release management processes.

To apply for the Sr. Systems Admin III position at CGS, you need a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, or four years of relevant work experience. Prior experience with the Intelligence Community or Department of Justice, along with certification in ITIL or as a SAFe Release Train Engineer, is highly desirable.

While there is no specific work location mentioned for the Sr. Systems Admin III at CGS, we value flexibility and support a collaborative work environment. You will engage with various teams to strategize and execute on technical initiatives for a Federal agency.

CGS emphasizes employee development by offering various learning opportunities to help sharpen your skills and advance your career. You’ll have access to training programs and workshops to enhance your capabilities as a Sr. Systems Admin III, ensuring that you stay at the forefront of technology and processes.

CGS offers a comprehensive benefits package for Sr. Systems Admin III employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401k plan, flexible spending accounts, and generous paid time off. We believe in supporting our employees' well-being and work-life balance.

The salary range for the Sr. Systems Admin III position at CGS is between $121,505 and $175,507 per year. This competitive salary reflects the importance of this role in supporting our government initiatives.

At CGS, we prioritize teamwork and collaboration. As a Sr. Systems Admin III, you will be working closely with Windows, Linux, and Application engineers to manage releases effectively. Your ability to communicate and work well with others will greatly contribute to our mission.

When answering this question, highlight specific tools you’ve used and how you've implemented configuration standards. Discuss any challenges you faced and how you resolved them to ensure consistency and reliability in a production environment.

Demonstrating effective project management skills will be key here. Talk about your approach to prioritization, whether through tools or methodologies, and provide examples of how you successfully handled competing deadlines in your past roles.

It's essential to communicate clearly with stakeholders. Discuss your techniques for keeping them informed, including regular updates, meetings, and using shared documentation to ensure everyone is on the same page during the release process.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to frame your response here. Share a relevant experience, explaining the technical issue, how you analyzed it, the steps you took to resolve it, and the successful outcome that followed.

Discuss your understanding of ITIL methodologies and how you've applied them in past roles. Emphasize your experience with service lifecycle management and how these practices help improve service delivery and efficiency.

Identify specific tools you’ve worked with for release management, and explain how they contributed to successful deployments. It’s great to mention industry-standard tools to showcase your technical proficiency.

Talk about your organizational skills, such as setting timelines, milestone tracking, and regular communication. Provide an example from your previous experience where your planning led to timely releases.

Highlight your leadership and communication skills. Discuss how you foster an environment of collaboration through regular meetings, workshops, or tools that promote shared understanding and teamwork.

This is a great chance to showcase your project management abilities. Discuss the project's goals, your role, the strategy you employed, and the measurable impact it had on the organization or client.

Here, show your awareness of the role’s complexities. Mention aspects like managing multiple dependencies or ensuring stakeholder alignment, while also sharing your strategies for overcoming these challenges.