Systems Administrator

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This position may require evenings and weekends for server maintenance, and the Sys Admin will need to complete CBFO training and briefings as directed. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute with Network engineers, Service Desk, federal staff, and the IT Operations Manager to efficiently integrate tasks into regular IT operations and minimize disruption of IT services to customers.
• Work independently under the supervision of the IT Operations Manager to plan, execute, document, and report on multiple projects and tasks.

• Associate’s Degree in Computer Science and/or a related field, or 4 years of relevant IT experience, with 2 of those years including experience in the administration of Microsoft Windows server systems in Active Directory, including Wide‑Area Network (WAN) experience with forest domains.
  • Substitution of education for relevant experience is in addition to the minimum two years of relevant experience required for this labor category and must be approved by the government on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Candidate must possess 2 years of experience in performing IT‑related customer support, including, but not limited to, help desk, NOC center, service desk, and/or remote support.
• Experience in IT/help desk management systems such as Remedy, Zen Desk, and/or Web Help Desk to track, manage, and report on workload to management/supervisors.
• Knowledge of DOE Order 205.1B Department of Energy Cyber Security Program and NIST 800‑53 experience, including implementation methods, is highly desirable.
• Candidate must possess 2 or more years of experience with the administration of the following:
  • Electronic Records Management Systems (ERMS)
  • E‑Mail archiving, migration, and data compression applications.
  • Server administration to include Hyper‑V, virtualization, and thin clients.
  • Two‑factor authentication, including Smart Card configuration/administration, is a must.
  • Public/Private Key Infrastructure (PKI) encryption techniques, including email encryption.
  • Wi‑Fi administration
  • Power Distribution Unit (PDU/UPS) administration
• Requires 4 years of experience in the administration of Microsoft Exchange architecture, including VOIP integration, unified communications, and records management applications.
• Extensive experience with cyber security best practices, including Operating System baselines, CIS/USGCB benchmarking utilities, system hardening, firewall configuration, security appliance administration, and other IT‑related cyber systems as required.
• Knowledge and experience within Microsoft SCCM for third‑party patching and OS image deployment.
• The ability to accomplish technical writing relative to Network/Application project plans, network diagrams, policy & procedure, and other types of technical documentation is highly desirable.
• Prepare analyses and recommendations to support the procurement of IT server systems and supporting equipment. Collect, analyze, and document market research information for procurement estimates.
• Independently troubleshoot IT systems. Analyze system, application, and security logs. Prepare/deliver written or oral reports with analyses and recommendations for upgrades and/or corrective actions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting

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