Network Operations Center System Administrator

Persistent Systems•Fort Collins, CO

About The Position

Persistent Systems is seeking a Network Operations Center (NOC) System Administrator to join our growing team. As a NOC System Administrator, you will be a critical member of the operations team supporting a Department of Defense program of record. The position will be based in the Salt Lake City, Utah area. This NOC System Administrator will possess strong core competencies in network monitoring, system administration, and technical troubleshooting across distributed environments. Duties will include monitoring and managing network operations, responding to system alerts, performing system maintenance, and providing first-level technical support for both local and remote enclaves. This individual will play a pivotal role in maintaining system availability, performance, and security posture for mission-critical tactical networks.

Requirements

Four or more years of hands-on experience in system administration, network operations, help desk, or IT support roles, or two years of experience and a degree in a related field
Certification as required by DoD 8140 for system administration (e.g. Security+, SSCP)
Working knowledge of Windows Server and desktop operating systems, including Active Directory user management and Group Policy
Basic understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, and switching
Understanding of tactical communications systems and wireless networking
Familiarity with monitoring tools, ticketing systems, and remote administration
Strong technical troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication skills with ability to document issues clearly and interact professionally with users and technical teams
Ability to work scheduled shifts including potential evening, weekend, or on-call rotation coverage
Must be available to travel up to 25% of the time
Currently hold or have the ability to obtain United States Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or higher degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related technical field
Additional certifications such as Linux+, CCNA, MCSA, or ITIL Foundation
Four or more years of experience working with DoD organizations or defense contractors in IT operations roles
Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, STIGs, and RMF compliance requirements
Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V) and virtual machine management
Experience with configuration management tools or automation scripting (PowerShell, Python)
Familiarity with network monitoring tools and log aggregation tools (Splunk, PRTG, SolarWinds)
Experience supporting geographically distributed or remote network operations

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage network operations of local and remote enclaves, ensuring continuous availability and optimal performance of all system components
Respond to system alerts and alarms, trouble tickets, emails, and phone calls from users, conduct initial triage and escalation to provide timely resolution and maintain system availability and performance
Coordinate with network, system, and cybersecurity engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
Perform system updates and maintenance on local and remote physical and virtual servers, switches, routers, and workstations according to approved schedules and change control procedures
Create, maintain, and delete user accounts in Active Directory and local systems, ensuring proper access controls and adherence to least privilege principles
Provide input and feedback to the change control process
Participate in periodic documentation reviews in support of ATO review and renewal cycles
Monitor system logs and performance metrics to identify potential issues before they impact operations
Execute backup and recovery procedures, verify backup integrity, and perform restoration testing to ensure business continuity capabilities
Support cybersecurity operations by implementing security configurations, monitoring security events, and assisting with incident response activities