Systems Administrator | TS/SCI

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nations safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.Be part of an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the nation's most critical intelligence organizations. Your work directly impacts national security and global issues, you will have the chance to contribute to missions that are of paramount importance to the United States and its allies, know that that the environments and programs you support are making a difference on a global scale. Our customers operate at the forefront of technology, dealing with some of the most advanced defense, geospatial, and intelligence systems in the world.

What you will be working on (Job Description):

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator with Blackspoke. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At Blackspoke, you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

As a Systems Administrator, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI-cleared Systems Administrator joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Ft. Belvoir, VA.

This position requires shift hours from2 PM - 10 PM, Monday - Friday, withrotating weekend shifts (6 AM - 6 PM, Saturday & Sunday)once per month.

Job Duties:

• Systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks. Desktop system management responsibilities involve account monitoring, security, OS installation, and other local area system administration-related functions.
• 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 thereof.
• 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, maintaining them in accordance with established policies, procedures, and service level agreements; evaluate and install software/hardware patches and resolve 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 using tools such as Retina and HBSS.
• Maintain operational, configuration, and other standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Verify system availability with existing enterprise tools.

What you will bring to us (Required Skills):

• Bachelor's Degree and 3+ 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.
• Experience working with trouble reporting and tracking systems such as Service+.
• Ability to respond to after-hour calls to provide on-call support.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Would be nice if you bring the following (Highly Desired):

• 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 production systems.
• Familiarity with database administration, network administration, and network configuration management.
• Skills in one or more of the following: Windows Server, Red Hat, IRIX, Solaris, Sybase, Informix, SQL, and Imagery Production Chain.
• Must have a valid US passport.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move, and carry equipment (maximum 40 pounds).

What you will get:

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.

Location:Ft. Belvoir, VA

US Citizenship Required with Active Security Clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans or veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance applying outside of the online application, please contactrecruiting@blackspoke.comfor more information.

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