System Administrator (Night Shift) (Active Secret Clearance Required with Ability to obtain TS/SCI)

Description

• Maintain computer networks including VPNs, router, switches and other physical hardware; install and configure network equipment; configure and manage firewalls as required; monitor computer systems to improve network performance for all systems
• Provide system administration support to install, operate, configure, optimize, and maintain the Cisco Identify Services (ISE) tool for the enterprise; provide system administration expertise to deploy Cisco ISE network access control features; implement, configure and administer CISCO ISE
• Coordinates efforts with STORMS Team and customers to ensure highly successful operations, configuration, and verification of connectivity
• Perform systems administration, database administration and master document upkeep, account management, software support and maintenance, outage documentation review, and repair of computer systems and peripheral devices.
• Develop/deploy ANETS VMware solutions; administer, configure, and troubleshoot/resolve VMWare environment issues; install operating systems, service packs, security patches and bug fixes as directed; provide technical support and document VMWare processes; keep informed of related developments in VMWare technologies and products; VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) preferred; extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of VMWare ESX and related technologies
• Accepts, develops and implements the more complex configuration changes associated with the OSR and related systems
• Develops procedures and trains personnel and performs complex operations.
• Perform account management, systems and database administration, testing, PMIs and troubleshooting/fault repair
• Monitor and troubleshoot system/application activity and performance; perform functionality and integration testing for new and updated Endpoint Security Software; assist in the implementation of policies and standards related to the use of computing resources, overall implementation and operational aspects of multiple systems, operating environments, and related software
• Schedules, performs, and monitors system backups and performs data recoveries when required
• Interface with network system administrators and service desk teams to track job tickets on systems

Requirements

• Networking and firewall experience/certification
• Knowledge of DISA policy and directives, I.E. DISA Circular 310-70-1
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Secret clearance to start with the ability to achieve a TS/SCI clearance
• Windows Server and Active Directory knowledge; must have knowledge of server technologies
• Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors
• BS/BA degree and 5 years' experience; High School diploma/GED and 6-10 years of experience
• DoDM 8140.03 Intermediate Level certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire date
• Experienced systems administration on VMware, Operational Switch Replacement (OSR) Systems, Wide Area Network Interface Functions (WANIFs), NetApp, EMS, SolarWinds, LogRhythm, and encryption devices
• Proven capabilities to implement standards for system operations for compatibility between hardware and software
• Expertise in troubleshooting and resolving software, operating system, and networking problems
• Experience in trunk/circuit testing and monitoring with the ability to review, interpret, and act upon message traffic to protect communication availability and routings efficiently and accurately
• Client/Server management and architecture work experience; client/server experience and provide judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of client/server system; analyze client/server requirements to ensure the system meets performance requirements; must be familiar with relational databases
• Direct experience performing and managing Service Desk functions and responsibilities
• Capable of autonomously performing all known tasks and capable of ascertaining and addressing unknown tasks, conditions, and parameters
• Windows Server 2016/2019 and Active Directory certification
• Good communication skills are mandatory
• SolarWinds work experience
• Microsoft SQL Database Administrator experience
• Windows Server and Active Directory knowledge; must have knowledge of server technologies; implement highly-available server/networking/storage infrastructure; candidate may be involved in providing planning and execution of projects; troubleshoot and provide technical analysis concerning operating system, network, and application performance issues to resolution; coordinate problem management and resolution among a variety of functional areas and provide subject matter expertise support for diagnosing and resolving problems
• Experience coordinating telecommunications projects involving installations, configuration changes, upgrades, etc.
• Demonstrated understanding of modern telecommunications networks architecture and circuits
• ESS (HBSS) training and certification
• Experience with the Satellite Control Network (SCN)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance