Senior Systems Administrator 3

ASRC Federal • Colorado Springs, CO

119d

About The Position

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™. ASRC Federal System Solutions, LLC. (AFSS), a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is a premier provider of systems engineering, software engineering, system integration and project management services for real-time, mission-critical defense systems. AFSS is seeking a Principal System Administrator in Colorado Springs, CO to support the Ground Based Radar Maintenance and Sustainment Service (GMASS) program.

Requirements

• Systems Administration experience with Windows, Solaris, Red Hat, or Linux. Operating systems/platforms to include the ability to build and STIG servers.
• Typical education and experience: Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD or JD and one (1) year or more experience.
• Additional experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Current Security + CE.
• Server management.
• Understanding basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
• Creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Red Hat/Linux Operating System certification for current versions.
• Rudimentary Scripting.
• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Windows/Red Hat/Linux Systems Administrator for a large, classified government contract.
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, hardware, and system engineers, end users, customer and IT management.
• Support multiple networks.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.
• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
• Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, system components.
• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).
• Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.

Benefits

• Health care
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Education assistance
• Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees