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.
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