Mid Level Systems Administrator
Apply NowCompany: Crimson Phoenix
Location: Bluemont, VA 20135
Description:
What You Will Be Doing :
Required Skills:
Must Have :
Desired Skills:
Nice to Have :
- Systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks.
- Desktop system management responsibilities involving account monitoring, security, Operating System (OS) installation, and other local area system administration related functions.
- Providing support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems and management of system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
- Providing 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.
- Providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
- Providing support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.
- Installing/loading operating system and application software.
- Isolating and resolving hardware and software problems involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination therefore.
- Troubleshooting and maintaining integrity and configuring network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
- Performing software installations and upgrades to Unix/Windows operating systems and layered software packages and maintaining 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.
- Creating and following procedures to maintain and manage multiple linked databases including security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data import/exports.
- Conducting routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment.
- Communicating/coordinating scheduled preventive maintenance windows with potentially impacted customers.
- Collaborating and contributing to the development, administration, and testing of backup and recovery plans.
- Ensuring systems are secure to STIG guidelines by utilizing tools such as Retina and HBSS.
- Maintaining operational, configuration, and other standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Verifying system availability with existing Enterprise tools.
Required Skills:
Must Have :
- MUST HAVE a Current and Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph, as the customer is NOT sponsoring clearances.
- Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
- Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire.
- 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.
- Ability to lift/move/carry equipment as necessary (max 40 pounds).
Desired Skills:
Nice to Have :
- Experience in the imagery intelligence domain.
- 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.
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to function as a team member and independently.
- 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 possesses network configuration management skills.