Senior Systems Admin

Advanced Technology Leaders Inc•Augusta, GA

About The Position

The Senior Systems Administrator for BLCSE administers networks and systems and provides advanced IT administration, infrastructure management, remote troubleshooting, and customer service. The role calls for expertise in Microsoft server and workstation operating systems, networking, remote administration, remote desktop, Group Policy Object (GPO) management, system backup and recovery, server performance monitoring and optimization, collaboration services, datacenter management, cloud services, virtualization, storage area networks (SANs), and asset management. Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems is preferred. The position operates in a professional classroom and office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. No travel is expected. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Workdays exclude Federal holidays and days when the Government facility is closed for emergencies or other Government-directed closings. The employee must be able to maintain a U.S. Government-issued TS clearance with SCI eligibility throughout the life of the contract and may be asked to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

At least five years of experience administering networks and systems, including work directly in the career field during five of the preceding eight years.
Solid understanding of Microsoft server and workstation operating systems and networking.
Advanced IT administrator skills in remote administration, remote desktop, GPO management, system backup and recovery, and server performance monitoring and optimization.
Advanced IT administrator skills in collaboration services, such as chat services, SharePoint Portal, and Exchange email servers.
Advanced skills in datacenter management, cloud services, virtualization, SANs, data and system backups, and asset management.
Expert remote troubleshooting and customer service skills.
Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
At day one, each CME must have one of the listed certifications or an equivalent: MCSA Windows Server or the new Microsoft Azure role-based certification, CompTIA Server+, or equivalent.
At day one, at least one CME must have an MCSE Core Infrastructure certification or the new Microsoft Azure role-based certification.
At day one, at least one CME must have certification in Microsoft server virtualization or VMware virtualization.
Within six months, all CMEs must have NetApp Certified Data Administrator (CDA) certification or equivalent training.
Within six months, at least one CME must have certification in Microsoft server virtualization.
At day one, meet IAT Level II or III baseline certification requirements under DoDM 8570 standards.
Must be able to maintain a U.S. Government-issued TS clearance with SCI eligibility throughout the life of the contract.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems.
Veterans with expertise in the listed areas are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Administer networks and systems.
Perform remote administration, remote desktop support, and Group Policy Object (GPO) management.
Manage system backup and recovery and monitor servers to evaluate and optimize performance.
Administer collaboration services, including chat services, SharePoint Portal, and Exchange email servers.
Manage datacenter and cloud services, virtualization, storage area networks (SANs), data and system backups, and IT assets.
Provide remote troubleshooting and customer service.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.