#CJ24-0099 System Administrator with Security Clearance

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• The System Administrator's role is to administer, upgrade and when required, install servers and related components to support various applications both on server(s) and client workstations.
• This includes configuring software upgrades, and developing procedures for ongoing management of the server environment.
• Where applicable, the System Administrator will assist in overseeing the physical security, and integrity of the Embassy's IT systems.
• Responds to help desk tickets as appropriate and provides timely support to customers.
• Prioritizes and performs file system configuration and management; defines and perform server backups and recovery procedures. Reviews server logs for resource issues. Plans and implements server upgrades, maintenance fixes, and supplied patches.
• Provides Web administration support by overseeing and maintaining SharePoint Web server.
• Manages enterprise directory services and supporting server infrastructure. Develops and maintains server documentation materials.
• Runs and tip CAT5e / 6 and fiber cabling
• Develops new hard drive images using Microsoft deployment tools in accordance to DOS guidelines.
• Implements policies, procedures, and technologies (including firewalls) to ensure server security.
• Performs on-call duty on a bi-monthly basis
• May be assigned to perform temporary duty to constituent Posts to perform Network Technician duties. Qualifications :
• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age with an Associate degree in Information Technology or two Microsoft Windows Server 2008 certifications or higher and one Microsoft Windows 7 Client Operating System certification.
• At least three years or equivalent work experience as a System Administrator on a Local Area Network of at least 50 client workstations.
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and above; MS Exchange Server 2010 and above; MS SQL Server 2005 and above; and Internet Information Server (IIS).
• Microsoft Office Suite 2010 to include Access database(s).
• Basic knowledge of Apple operating systems including iOS, OSX, and Mavericks
• VMWare implementation, configuration, and administration. This includes creating and managing virtual machines within the VM environment.
• Installation, configuring, and maintaining of server hardware, software applications and associated network equipment, to include SCSI, RAID, and I / O topology.
• TCP / IP network protocols, firewall management, and client operating systems.
• Active Directory / Global Catalogue.
• Configuration of Cisco devices via console and Cisco Network Assistant (CNA).
• Implementing and administering Microsoft Windows 7.
• The following Certifications are desirable, but not mandatory :
• Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT).
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
• Oracle Database 11G Administrator Certified Associate.
• A Top Secret security clearance is required.