Function Systems Administrator - Senior

As a Senior FSA at the 513 EWS you will maintain a fully operational and reliable computer system to include fixing network issues, managing sufficient workflow capability; as well as updating equipment, configuration and software.

Essential Job Functions:

Performs engineering work concerned with the design, evaluation, planning, testing and operation of information technology equipment and systems for commercial, government, military and/or scientific uses

Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levels

Ensures workstation/server data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions

Ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations

Conducts hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines

Ensures that performance and security of computers meet the needs of network users

May serve as a lead on directed projects and initiatives

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required

Bachelor's degree with 8 plus years in IT support as systems administrator or Associate's-level (AA/AS/Technical school) 10 plus years of experience. High school diploma/GED plus 16 plus years of experience.

Active DoD Secret Level Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret.

Ability to obtain additional local security accesses

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification

Windows Server 2016 or higher training/experience

Windows Active Directory Services

Working knowledge of the virtualization of servers and workstations

Experience with patch management

Experience with Data Storage management

Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, and work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Desired Skills:

Working knowledge of use and implementation SolarWinds

Working knowledge of VMware (vsphere, Horizon, instant clones)

Intermediate knowledge of network principles

Working knowledge of NetAPP and NetBackup

Familiarity with SCCM and ACAS

Working knowledge Endpoint System Security

Working knowledge of JSIG, NIST 800-53, and STIG requirements