Systems Administrator - Journeyman

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Bath Township, OH

About The Position

Personnel performing in this position shall be an experienced and motivated information technology (IT) professional with the necessary skills to support AFLCMC/C3B by independently executing IT/Systems Administrator tasks in a classified work environment. Support the implementation, configuration, operations, and maintenance of multiple classified and unclassified networked systems. Plan, coordinate, and install applications software and hardware for multiple classified networked systems. Define/resolve information technology issues; provide troubleshooting/Helpdesk support to all ABMS assigned personnel. Maintain inventory control records for all ABMS IT equipment, to include current and future inventory; this includes new software and networks Oversee the installation and configuration of applications software and the establishment of user environments. Manage installation of system patches and enhancements/updates and ensures system integrity is not compromised. Provide proactive consultation and instruction with system users to ensure seamless implementation of changes. Provide ABMS with secure video teleconferencing (VTC) support. How you will contribute to our mission: Perform network system administration: Administer and maintain assigned multiple systems and act as the ABMS POC for networks. Provide ABMS VTC support for AF7 and JWICS. Define IT issues and work to resolve: Identify system problems of an unusual or complex nature and develop corrective action. Continually survey system operation to identify and anticipate potential problems which could lead to loss or serious interruption or compromise of system availability. Troubleshoot and analyze unusual or complex hardware and software malfunctions to resolve physical and logical processing problems and recommends acquisition of equipment, software and/or hardware which will resolve operational problems. Identify corrective or preventive procedures and takes actions to rectify immediate problems and prevent future occurrences. Analyze and diagnose system failures to isolate source of problems. Perform testing, troubleshoot, and correct complex or unusual problems involving interface and interoperability of system components such as hardware, systems software, and applications programs. Plan, coordinate, and install applications software and hardware for multiple classified networked systems. Maintain inventory control records for all ABMS IT equipment, to include current and future inventory; this includes new software and networks. Optimize the functionality and performance of hardware and software systems and ensures availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of servers. Shall oversee the installation and configuration of applications software and the establishment of user environments. Shall design data products, processes, or programs that enhance functional area management and provide for increased organization optimization of Information Technology processes. Manage installation of system patches and enhancements/updates and ensure system integrity is not compromised. Develop standard procedures for account establishment, system maintenance, and system recovery. Ensure maintenance and upgrade procedures are established in such a way as to minimize disruption to normal business functions of organization within the installation. This includes ensuring scheduled backups and the application of upgrades or system patches will have minimum impact. Provide proactive consultation and instruction with system users to ensure seamless implementation of changes. Support contractor inspections to ensure contractor node network controls are documented and properly implemented. Participate in working groups and team planning offsites. Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required.

Requirements

4+ years of relevant System Administration for DoD networks.
Bachelor's degree required with 4 years of System Administrators or Associates with 7 years' System Administrators experience.
Active Secret Clearance (Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility desired).
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, FTP, SSH, IP CONFIG)
Experience in Technical Support, Cloud Computing, Information Security, and Compliance
Installing, configuring, and managing network switches and routers (versed in OSPF, MPLS, SDN, routing/switching on Juniper and Cisco hardware platforms)
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

Nice To Haves

Special Access Programs (SAP) experience within the last 3 years desired

Responsibilities

Perform network system administration: Administer and maintain assigned multiple systems and act as the ABMS POC for networks.
Provide ABMS VTC support for AF7 and JWICS.
Define IT issues and work to resolve: Identify system problems of an unusual or complex nature and develop corrective action.
Continually survey system operation to identify and anticipate potential problems which could lead to loss or serious interruption or compromise of system availability.
Troubleshoot and analyze unusual or complex hardware and software malfunctions to resolve physical and logical processing problems and recommends acquisition of equipment, software and/or hardware which will resolve operational problems.
Identify corrective or preventive procedures and takes actions to rectify immediate problems and prevent future occurrences.
Analyze and diagnose system failures to isolate source of problems.
Perform testing, troubleshoot, and correct complex or unusual problems involving interface and interoperability of system components such as hardware, systems software, and applications programs.
Plan, coordinate, and install applications software and hardware for multiple classified networked systems.
Maintain inventory control records for all ABMS IT equipment, to include current and future inventory; this includes new software and networks.
Optimize the functionality and performance of hardware and software systems and ensures availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of servers.
Oversee the installation and configuration of applications software and the establishment of user environments.
Design data products, processes, or programs that enhance functional area management and provide for increased organization optimization of Information Technology processes.
Manage installation of system patches and enhancements/updates and ensure system integrity is not compromised.
Develop standard procedures for account establishment, system maintenance, and system recovery.
Ensure maintenance and upgrade procedures are established in such a way as to minimize disruption to normal business functions of organization within the installation. This includes ensuring scheduled backups and the application of upgrades or system patches will have minimum impact.
Provide proactive consultation and instruction with system users to ensure seamless implementation of changes.
Support contractor inspections to ensure contractor node network controls are documented and properly implemented.
Participate in working groups and team planning offsites.
Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.