Computer Systems Administrator (CSA)

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Job Title

Computer Systems Administrator (CSA)

Location

Florida - Eglin Air Force Base - Eglin AFB, FL 32542 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies is seeking a Computer Systems Administrator (CSA) to join a team to assist the 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron (16 EWS), 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing (350 SWW), at Eglin AFB, Florida. The 350 SWW is the technical focal point for all electronic warfare (EW) support of warfighter systems for the Combat Air Forces (CAF). The mission of the 350 SWW is to develop and test mission data (MD) to defeat enemy radar and infrared guided missile systems, thus enhancing aircrew and aircraft survivability in combat. This mission includes operational EW testing, MD development/validation/verification, force development evaluation execution and facilitating foreign materiel exploitation.

Responsibilities:

This position requires a highly motivated individual, with experience in Systems Administration. Essential duties within this role will include:

• This role will serve as an Information Technology (IT) specialist responsible for assistance in the operation and maintenance of the unit’s computer networks and to provide technical assistance, training, and support to customers.

• Responsible for daily operational maintenance, support and upgrades for operating systems, workstations and servers.

• Apply computer hardware and software expertise to establish and maintain Government program specific information technology (IT) capability in accordance with Government instructions, policies and procedures

• Serve as the first point of contact for resolving or escalating issues relating to hardware, software, network, and other issues of computer end users

• Responsible for providing technical assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, or software and will respond to queries, runs diagnostics, isolates problem, and determines and implements solution

• Office setting that includes sedentary physical effort.  However, may include lifting of weight up to thirty (30) pounds as necessary

• Will be required to perform COMSEC duties

Job Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma plus 6 years' relevant experience (in lieu of degree); OR a relevant Associate's degree with 4 years' experience, OR an applicable Bachelor's degree with 3 years' experience.

• At least 5 years of related systems administration experience

• Must have a Secret clearance at hire with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance within 9 months of job start. 

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required

• May be required to have the proper and current information assurance certification to perform information assurance functions in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program. Incumbent may be expected to keep certificates active as a condition of employment. 

• Knowledge, skills and attributes associated with this position(s) include:

  • Familiarity/proficiency with network principles, concepts, equipment and tools sufficient to assist in planning and maintaining network services;

  • Network standards and equipment sufficient to install, configure, and troubleshoot components such as routers, hubs, switches, and servers; information technology hardware and software products, as well as, computer peripherals (e.g. printers, monitors, hard drives, docking stations, scanners, etc.);

  • Customer service support skills; customer training to include demonstrations of hardware/software; documentation development; database development, design, implementation, and maintenance;

  • Network operations and administration;

  • Application development, design and implementation; document scanning and retrieval;

  • Telecommunications implementation and training (VTC, telephone, voice mail)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree in applicable discipline
• A Top Secret clearance at hire is preferable.

 

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret, eventual TS

Schedule: 40 Hrs/week

Work Location:  Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: yes, 5-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

 

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. 

 

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

­All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. 

 

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