Internal Systems & Messaging IT Specialist

Essential Job Functions:

 Clearance Type Required: TS/SCI

 Job Responsibilities 

•  Perform initial configuration and installation of Server and Workstations hardware, software, and peripherals.
• Identify, log, and resolve technical problems with Servers, Workstations, and network systems.
• Upgrade software and hardware on Servers and network infrastructure.
• Integrate and automate cycles and Windows activities through an automated batch manager, “Control-M”.
• Manages, monitors, and implements security configurations for virtual environments and networks.
• Manages, monitors, and implements patches (Operating System an application) for servers, workstations, and network devices.
• Analyze, evaluate, and test software/hardware problems and submit findings to management officials.
• Assist management in the operation of desktop related services.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Builds relationships with the team members and represents their interests when discussing needs with APM or client.
• Involvement in recruiting, interviewing, and selection of future team members.
• Creates an expectations document for the team to ensure compliance with needs of the area/client.
• Establishes and maintains recurring 1 on 1 coaching meetings with employees for coaching and development.
• Submits systems access requests as needed for new hires, etc.
• Conducts team introductions for new hires and trainings.
• Independently devises ways to improve processes and improve systems efficiency for processes and procedures.
• Assists Assistant Project Manager with projects and other responsibilities.
•  Must be able to work on several tasks simultaneously and to work independently without any higher-level coordination or direction for day-to-day activities.

Qualifications: (what are the required minimums for the position – Reference L-cat Description)

• A four-year degree in information technology or business-related field is preferred. (Experience may be substituted for education as follows: 2 years of college 2 years’ experience relative to the specific position or 4 years’ experience relevant to the specific position.)
• Knowledge and experience with the administration of personal computers and Desktop computer hardware, running Windows 2010 or future elaborations in a Windows network environment
• Experience with PC workstation operations including O365 Office Suite word processing, spreadsheets, and electronic mail, local area network and Wide Area Network hardware infrastructure.
• Experience with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Network Printers
• Knowledge and experience in the administration of Active Directory
• Knowledge and experience in the administration of network shares and permissions.
• Knowledge and experience with Windows PowerShell for system administration
• Knowledge and experience in the administration of VMWare and vSphere
• Knowledge and experience in the administration of SAN/NAS Storage
• Knowledge and experience in the administration Windows Server 2019 and 2022
• Knowledge of and/or experience with “Control-M” batch scheduling software or similar software

Work Schedule:

The contractor employee will work an 8-hour shift with a non-compensated 45-minute lunch (See your Project Manager for work schedule). Additional hours may be required and must be authorized by your Project Manager and DoS Management. Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week.

IFAS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.