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Systems Administrator
Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator. As a Systems Administrator, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on TS/SCI cleared Systems Administrator joining our team to support our intelligence customer in MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL.
How a Systems Administrator will make an impact:
- Maintains an organization's computer systems' workflows and is responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems.
- Works closely with both on-site and remote users to coordinate site visits and upgrades, provide on-site and remote resolution support for trouble calls, and provide TIER 2/3 support of Unix/Windows workstations and servers, including web servers, network attached storage devices, and stored data in support of business processing requirements.
Job duties:
- Systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks.
- Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems and management of system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
- Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
- Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
- Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.
- Install/load operating system and application software.
- Isolate and resolve hardware and software problems involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination therefore.
- Troubleshoot, maintain integrity, and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
- Perform software installations and upgrades to Unix/Windows operating systems and layered software packages and maintains them in accordance with established policies, procedures, and service level agreements; evaluation and installation of software/hardware patches and resolution of software related problems associated with COTS/GOTS products.
- Create and follow procedures to maintain and manage multiple linked databases including security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data import/exports.
- Conduct routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment.
- Communicate/coordinate scheduled preventive maintenance windows with potentially impacted customers.
- Collaborate and contribute to the development, administration, and testing of backup and recovery plans.
- Ensure systems are secure to STIG guidelines by utilizing tools such as Retina and HBSS.
- Maintain operational, configuration, and other standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
- Must have Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire.
- TS/SCI Clearance required and eligibility to obtain CI Poly.
- UNIX, Windows, and/or Storage administration.
- Experience working with trouble reporting and tracking systems such as Security+.
- Ability to respond to after hour calls "provide on-call support."
- Ability to travel 0-20% to local area sites as well as other locations with similar architecture/footprint.
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Physical Requirements:
The employee will need to be able to lift/move/carry equipment as necessary (max 40 pounds).
Desired Skills:
- Experience in the imagery intelligence domain a plus.
- Ability to create and modify scripts in multiple disciplines on Windows, Linux, and Solaris systems.
- Knowledge of the Customer's processes and procedures and of the Customer's production systems a plus.
- Ability to function as a team member and independently.
- Prefer skills in one or more of the following: Window Server, Red Hat, IRIX, Solaris, Sybase, Informix, SQL, and Imagery Production Chain.
- General knowledge of database administration, network administration, and possess network configuration management skills.
Location: Customer Site US Citizenship Required