Systems Administrator

JT4 is seeking a Systems Administrator for their Edwards Air Force Base located in California. This is an onsite opportunity.

• Evaluates system specifications, installs enterprise computer systems, configures systems, establishes standards, ensures hardware/software compatibility, and maintains workstations and server systems focusing on the Operating system and the network.
• Performs the daily operational support on the computer Operating System to include system security, access, configuration, backups and restores.
• Specifies network requirements, monitors LAN performance, troubleshoots networking hardware, and ensures system is working properly according to specifications and parameters.
• Organizes and secures directory structure and assists/trains staff members in the use of department Document Management Systems, associated databases and CM/DM release procedures.
• Maintains and designs functional, visually esthetic web pages.
• Specifies hardware requirements and provides Computer Authorization and custodial receipt listings to track equipment configurations and identification logs.
• Serves as POC for problem reporting, incremental version updates and monitors yearly support contracts.
• Makes recommendations for future hardware/software implementations and related process improvements, schedules, plans and performs system upgrades including the transition from design, test, production, and documentation environments.
• Provides operational status as required.
• Uses established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete complex assignments requiring originality and ingenuity performed under minimum supervision with considerable latitude for independent contribution.
• Analyzes system logs and identifying potential issues with computer systems.
• Manages and administer storage solutions including NAS and SAN systems.
• Implements and enforces new and update existing network system administration policies.
• Operates, maintains and administers real-time flight-testing systems in the Ridley Mission Control Center (RMCC).
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance procedures on all necessary equipment.
• Identifies network and system administration weaknesses and problem areas and provides recommendations for corrective actions, must have the knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot data and telecommunication networks and equipment.
• Operates test equipment including oscilloscope, Fire BERT 6000, and Telemetry Processing systems.
• Operates and configures type one IP-based decrypters.
• Works with and provides customer service to a variety of customers.
• Performs various tasks regarding Media Management to ensure customer requests are fulfilled, inventory is tracked, and documentation is accurate.
• Performs maintenance, configuration, and administration functions on all required support systems.
• Develops, modifies, and reviews Operating Instructions for general network and system administration tasks within the work center as a SME.
• Acts as lead system administrator in the performance of computer and network administration in accordance with documented security directives and requirements.
• Assists in the creation of documentation related to system creation/modifications to include Operating Instructions (OIs).
• Performs additional duties as required.

• Windows 10 and Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019/2022.
• Windows Server Active Directory Domain Services.
• Linux-based OSs:
  Redhat, CentOS.
• Network switch/router configurations: CISCO and Juniper desired.
• Citrix Provisioning Services desired.
• Scripting utilizing Power Shell.

• Bachelor's degree in associated discipline from an accredited academic institution or equivalent experience through technical training, completion of a recognized certification program, or experience.
• Requires at least 6 years of experience in computer system related areas of expertise.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience with Windows Operating Systems to include any version of Server, Linux Operating Systems.
• Virtual server experience
• Familiar with basic script/program languages (Python, C++, SQL, C#,…