Systems Administrator I

Job Description

Overview

The Systems Administrator I monitors the Tier 1 and/or 2 server operations/performance using appropriate software applications and tools. The Administrators shall be the Helpdesk POC for all theater NIPR and SIPR enterprise systems issues, create and/or manage trouble tickets, and monitor status and report outages to NOC Operations.

You must satisfy all host country requirements to legally work in the host country in order to be qualified for this position.

This position offers company-paid housing and transportation, a completion bonus and tuition reimbursement program!

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains all aspects of server administration to include but is not limited to Microsoft 200X Active Directory, WINS, DNS, DHCP, print queues etc.
• Performs daily administration of Exchange 200X servers and Outlook Web Access.
• Performs VERITAS Backup Exec to conduct file server Backup / Restores.
• Maintains Systems Availability and performs regular maintenance on equipment.
• Proficient at hardware maintenance and troubleshooting of various vender Server platforms including Dell, HP, LTO tape library, fiber switch, and SANs.
• Maintains antivirus / security requirements by the US Army standards and regulations.
• Provides user and Microsoft Exchange account maintenance as required.
• The work environment will be 95% indoor and 5% outdoor.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Qualifications:
• Education / Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
  • Associates Degree in Information Technology (IT) or a related field.
  • This position requires candidates to adhere to DoD 8570.01. All candidates are required to maintain at least one (1) baseline certification and one (1) computing environment (CE) certification. Baseline certifications cannot also be used as a Computing Environment (CE) certification. The authorized certifications for this job title are listed as follows:
• IAT Level: IAT II
• BASELINE:
  • Cisco: CCNA Security
  • Cisco: CCNP Security
  • CompTIA: CASP+ ce: Advanced Security Practitioner
  • CompTIA: CySA+ ce: Cybersecurity Analyst
  • CompTIA: Security+ ce
  • GIAC: GCED: Certified Enterprise Defender
  • GIAC: GCIH: Certified Incident Handler: Certified Incident Handler
  • GIAC: GICSP: Industrial Cyber Security Professional
  • GIAC: GSEC: Security Essentials
  • ISACA: CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor
  • ISC2: CISSP (or Associate): Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • ISC2: SSCP: Systems Security Certified Practitioner
• COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (CE):
  • CompTIA: Server+
  • Microsoft: 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
  • Microsoft: 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft: 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft: Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft: Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft: Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • Microsoft: Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Microsoft: Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft: Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft: Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
  • Microsoft: MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Admin
  • Microsoft: MCSA: SQL 2016 Database BI Development
  • Microsoft: MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Dev
  • Microsoft: MCSA: Windows Server 2012
  • Microsoft: MCSA: Windows Server 2016
  • Microsoft: MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure
  • Microsoft: MCSE: Core Infrastructure
  • Microsoft: MCSE: Database Management and Analytics
  • Microsoft: MCSE: Private Cloud 2012
  • Microsoft: MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert
  • Microsoft: MCSE: Server Infrastructure 2012
  • Microsoft: MCSM: Certified Solutions Master (Any)
  • Microsoft: MCT: Certified Architect
  • Microsoft: MCT: Certified Master
  • Microsoft: MCT: Certified Systems Administrator
  • Microsoft: MCT: Certified Systems Administrator: Security
  • Microsoft: MCT: Certified Systems Engineer
• Experience:
  • The Systems Administrator I is required to be an expert in all functions of both IAT Level I and IAT Level II positions relating to a Windows Server operating system environment.
  • The Systems Administrator I must be able to apply extensive knowledge of a variety of the IA field’s concepts, practices, and procedures to ensure the secure integration and operation of all enclave (NIPR, SIPR, etc.) systems.
  • Must be able to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals for the enclave environment.
  • Must have at least five (5) years of practical experience working with Windows Server 2012 or higher operating systems (OS) and Active Directory tools.
  • Candidate must possess a basic understanding of security principles and their application to an enterprise AD environment.