Systems Administrator

at  teKnoluxion Consulting LLC

Overview:
Location: Bolling AFB, DC
Security Clearance Required: Active TS (SCI eligibility) clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI poly is required upon application for initial consideration This position is not open for any clearance upgrades or sponsorship.
Certification: Must have Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire
teKnoluxion provides the Defense and Intelligence Communities technical experts in the fields of Software & Systems Engineering, Enterprise Operations, and Cloud Services Management & Consulting. Our goal is not to simply support efforts, but to ignite a technology revolution, bridging the growing technology gap between the Government and commercial space.
Are you ready to test your abilities as a Systems Administrator and team member in a sophisticated enterprise exploitation environment? Would you like to make an immediate and direct impact in your job? Join a dedicated team supporting the UDS contract at NGA.
Responsibilities:

WHAT SKILLS DO YOU NEED?

Clearance: Active TS (SCI eligibility) clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI poly is required upon application for initial consideration This position is not open for any clearance upgrades or sponsorship.

Education/Experience:

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience

Certification: Must have Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 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
• Must have a valid US passport
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS?

• Need to be able to lift/move/carry equipment as necessary (max 40 pounds)

• Maintains an organization’s computer systems’ workflows and is responsible for the upkeep, configuration and reliable operation of computer systems
• Work closely with both on-site and remote users to coordinate site visits and upgrades, provide on-site and remote resolution support for trouble calls
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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).
• Verify system availability with existing Enterprise tools
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