Network Systems Administrator

Mercer University • Warner Robins, GA

9h

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, s chedules that allow for work-life balance, and  so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level