Systems Administrator

Abacus Technology • Columbus, MS

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About The Position

Abacus Technology is seeking a System Administrator to provide technical support for the 14th Flying Training Wing at Columbus AFB. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in systems and server administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Must be Security+ certified.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining servers with thorough knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft Windows 2012/2016 operating systems, SCOM, WSUS, SCCM, and Exchange.
• Experience with Active Directory and GPO.
• Able to assess server infrastructure and configuration and identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions.
• Able to provide technical guidance to junior staff.
• Experience with security as it pertains to server infrastructure, desktops, laptops, servers, firewalls, routers, and intrusion detection systems (IDS).
• Must have good communication skills and an ability to conceptualize server infrastructures and configurations.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team and interact professionally within all levels of an organization.
• Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with VMWare ESX, vSphere, and vCenter a plus.
• Experience with DoD IT environment and networks desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration and maintenance for all systems (i.e., servers, databases, applications) hosted in 14 CS datacenter and its designated backup site.
• Provide access, touch maintenance and monthly training to local system owners and client system administrators.
• Develop, perform, and document emergency shutdown, communications minimize actions, start-up and recovery operations during times of network instability, or as directed by COR.
• Test, evaluate, and optimize new SDC releases prior to base-wide implementation.
• Maintain Tier II responsibilities for SDC-based systems utilizing Columbus and DoDIN networks.
• Actively monitor systems and supporting devices with AF provided tools, open trouble tickets for any observed issues and notify 14 CS/CFP via the COR of impact.
• Develop network scripts, such as PowerShell, for system administrators to perform bulk trouble ticket fixes for common software requests, or as requested.
• Provide administration and maintenance on base file and storage server in accordance with 14 CS/SCOK file structure guidance and ensuring the confidentiality, 24/7 availability, and integrity of data.
• Install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware and a variety of operating systems (i.e., Windows, IIS, Oracle), various virtualized environment components (i.e., vSphere, vCenter) and virtual platforms (i.e., VMWare, Microsoft) optimized to support base operations.

What This Job Offers

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