IT Systems Administrator and Engineer to bolster our team in a blended role. This pivotal position involves the design, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of our classified network systems and audio/video collaboration infrastructure, all while ensuring mission success, compliance, and security.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Architect and sustain leading-edge multi-level A/V and computing solutions across our classified conference spaces.

• Spearhead the transition to next-generation voice and video solutions, working collaboratively with government sponsors to meet evolving requirements.

• Lead the seamless integration of network systems within our expanding infrastructure, coordinating with multiple external services.

• Develop and refine comprehensive system documentation, ensuring the creation of detailed diagrams and standard operating procedures.

• Evolve and maintain classified development networks by working to upgrade hardware and software.

• Work with security compliance team to develop creative solutions to meet the needs of users while remaining compliant with government policy.

Required Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of videoconference hardware, software and network connections and experience troubleshooting complex technical issues.

• Experience architecting and implementing multi-level conference rooms and VTC systems for classified environments.

• Knowledge of physical and virtual network hardware and software component configurations.

• Knowledge of integrated A/V solutions, e.g. AMX, Creston, Extron, and/or Thinklogical.

• Experience building and maintaining mixed Windows and Linux networks in isolated environments including setting up Active Directory, file shares, repository mirroring (e.g., APT, PyPI), collaboration services (e.g., Confluence, Jira.)

• Knowledge of automation techniques and infrastructure-as-code approaches for deployment of systems and services with tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, MDT/SCCM/Intune.

• Experience setting up and running small networks (configuring Cisco IOS for switching, routing, VLANs, etc.)

• Experience with local and server-based virtualization technologies (e.g., VMWare ESX, vSphere, etc.)

• Experience hardening Windows and Linux systems using STIG configurations.

• Familiarity with collaboration technologies including VoIP phones and unified communication systems.

• Familiarity with RMF and derivative processes (DoD 8510, JSIG, ICD-503, CNSSI 1253.)

• Familiarity with relevant government security regulations (NISPOM, JSIG, ICD503, TEMPEST.)

• Experience supporting and training users on IT hardware and software components.

• Familiarity with deploying commercial IT offerings and developing creative solutions.

• Experience working within a team and supporting multiple systems at the same time.

• Excellent knowledge of Windows operating system: configuration, installation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

• Experience installing, configuring and operating network services such as DNS, DHCP, NIS, NFS, SSH, SAMBA, AD.

• Conduct network, system, and application vulnerability scanning, configuration assessment, and remediation.

• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills

• 5 years of experience with supporting information technology and Bachelor’s Degree (additional years of experience can be considered in place of degree)

• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II, at a minimum Security certification (candidate will need to obtain within 6 months if they currently do not possess this certification)

Desired Certifications:

• Networking certification: CCNA or equivalent

• Avixa CTS Certification

• Cisco Collaboration Certifications

Other:

• Work location: Onsite - Individual works generally on-site at the Lexington facility.

• Clearance: Candidates must possess an active top secret clearance to be considered for this position.