What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator, Mid position at Network and Data Solutions Integrators?
Systems Administrator, Mid
Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator with NDSI. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At NDSI you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.
At NDSI, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Administrator, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on TS/SCI cleared Systems Administrators joining us to support our intelligence customer in Bluemont, VA (Mt. Weather).
Impact as a Systems Administrator
A typical day in this role may include:
- Working closely with both on-site and remote users to coordinate site visits and upgrades.
- Providing on-site and remote resolution support for trouble calls.
- Providing TIER 2/3 support of Unix/Windows workstations and servers, including Web servers, network attached storage devices, and stored data in support of business processing requirements.
Job Duties
Systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks.
Desktop system management responsibilities involving account monitoring, security, Operating System (OS) installation, and other local area system administration related functions.
Providing support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems and management of system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
Providing support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
Providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
Providing support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.
Installing/loading operating system and application software.
Isolating and resolving hardware and software problems involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination thereof.
Troubleshooting, maintaining integrity, and configuring network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
Performing software installations and upgrades to Unix/Windows operating systems and layered software packages and maintaining them in accordance with established policies, procedures, and service level agreements; evaluation and installation of software/hardware patches and resolution of software-related problems associated with COTS/GOTS products.
Creating and following procedures to maintain and manage multiple linked databases including security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data import/export.
Conducting routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment.
Communicating/coordinating scheduled preventive maintenance windows with potentially impacted customers.
Collaborating and contributing to the development, administration, and testing of backup and recovery plans.
Ensuring systems are secure to STIG guidelines by utilizing tools such as Retina and HBSS.
Maintaining operational, configuration, and other standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Verifying system availability with existing Enterprise tools.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
Must have Security certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire.
TS/SCI Clearance required and eligibility to obtain CI Poly.
UNIX, Windows, and/or Storage administration.
Experience working with trouble reporting and tracking systems such as Security
Ability to respond to after-hour calls and provide on-call support.
Ability to travel 30% to local area sites as well as other locations with similar architecture/footprint. Travel can include OCONUS trips.
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Physical Requirements
The employee will need to be able to lift/move/carry equipment as necessary (max 40 pounds).
Desired Skills
Experience in the imagery intelligence domain a plus.
Ability to create and modify scripts in multiple disciplines on Windows, Linux, and Solaris systems.
Knowledge of the Customer's processes and procedures and of the Customer's production systems a plus.
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to function as a team member and independently.
Prefer skills in one or more of the following: Window Server, Red Hat, IRIX, Solaris, Sybase, Informix, SQL, and Imagery Production Chain.
General knowledge of database administration, network administration, and possess network configuration management skills.
Must have a valid US passport.
Location
On Customer Site
US Citizenship Required
