Network Systems Administrator

Mercer University • Warner Robins, GA

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About The Position

Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC), a research institute of Mercer University, provides high quality engineering, scientific, and technical support services to both government and private industry customers. MERC is currently recruiting for a Network Systems Administrator in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from an accredited institution and 3 years directly related experience; or an associate's degree and 6 years of directly related experience.
• Experience with technical security control configurations.
• Demonstrated technical experience with windows server computer hardware, operating systems and application software, including Windows Server, Microsoft Azure and SQL Databases, CAD Application Suites, and server networking parameters.
• Ability to install, repair, and troubleshoot server hardware, software, peripheral devices, disk arrays, and tape libraries.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience performing systems disaster recovery.
• Service oriented and able to communicate and interface with users, peers, and vendors.
• Ability to conduct research into server issues and products as required.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, and OEM guides.

Nice To Haves

• Linux experience and Security Plus certification

Responsibilities

• Resolves problems regarding windows server operating systems, application software, and hardware operation.
• Manages prescribed server disaster recovery schemes, system capacity planning, and user data management.
• Set up servers and ensures proper installation and configuration of hardware, tape libraries, disk arrays, and operating systems.
• Maintain updated server and network infrastructure software, bios and firmware.
• Manages server and PC system patch update schedules and corrective action.
• Maintains and performs problem resolution of Windows Active Directory structure. Configuration of Active Directory Group Policy.
• Assists with the implementation of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171/CMMC security baseline related to PCs, servers, networks, routers, GCC High and firewalls.
• Apply security baselines using tools such as Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), scans and maintains records of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGSs) to include findings, corrective actions taken, and reporting.
• Develops documentation, processes and procedures related to NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171/CMMC compliance as related to oversight area(s).
• Maintain up to date network drawings and a five-year life cycle plan.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of servers and network systems assets.
• Coordinates major hardware or software resolution with vendors.
• Assists in the management and configuration of network switches.
• Research new network technology architectures, plans and executes new deployments and infrastructure upgrades.
• Configure network firewalls, routers, firewall threat prevention, filtering and VPN configurations.
• Assist the team in the configuration of Office 365.
• Develops IT process improvements to meet business needs and CMMC controls.
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures for network operations.

Benefits

• MERC offers a generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, vacation/sick leave accrual, and holiday pay.
• Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree