System Network Administrator

Goldbelt, Inc.•Alamogordo, NM

About The Position

Nisga'a Tek is seeking a System/Network Administrator to support the Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Squadron Operations Center (SOC). The position supports mission planning, crew training, airspace coordination, tasking and targeting updates, threat warning and awareness, data archival and retrieval, situational awareness, video and data dissemination, intelligence, weather administration, and communications for mission execution. It provides system administration and customer support for associated systems.

Requirements

DOD 8140/8570.01 certification, such as CompTIA Security+.
Experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator, or in a similar role.
Experience maintaining essential IT and OT network operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, and workstations.
Familiarity with security systems, including security groups, group policy, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software, authentication systems, log management, and content filtering.
Comprehensive knowledge of system and network administration troubleshooting and support principles, methods, and techniques.
Comprehensive knowledge of Active Directory, switching, routing, IT cabling, patch panels, associated terminals, and related network hardware and software.
Comprehensive knowledge of server and desktop operating systems and applications.
Ability to analyze industrial control system programs and systems and recommend improvements aligned with industry standards and best practices.
Strong IT customer support skills, including the ability to interpret requests and trouble reports from large non-IT customer bases.
Ability to work varying shifts and independently on shifts after initial training.
Familiarity with network security best practices.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance, with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Configure and maintain equipment and IT services, including physical and virtual servers, operating systems, desktops, intercom, video dissemination, file shares, Active Directory, routers, switches, firewalls, cryptographic equipment, and other communications equipment.
Coordinate with Air Force, DoD, and contractor communications maintenance personnel on Ground Control Stations, the Unified Video Distribution System, and long-haul communications supporting enterprise connectivity.
Follow DoD, Air Force, and Intelligence Community computer and network security protocols, and advise the appropriate Information Assurance Officer when unauthorized hardware or software is detected.
Analyze, troubleshoot, and maintain RPA-SOC computer and network systems, including LAN/WAN communications, firewalls, Microsoft Windows operating systems, and networks.
Administer network security infrastructure, checkpoint firewalls, and other security systems as required.
Coordinate system updates to minimize security vulnerabilities and risk.
Establish baselines, provide metrics, and prepare regular reporting as directed.
Respond to alerts, take corrective action, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend improvements.
Maintain logs, databases, and system history for trending analysis and proactive maintenance.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections on IT systems.
Maintain appropriate tools and current system documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Site Lead.