Systems Administrator

System AdministratorGovCIO is currently hiring a System Administrator with HBSS focus in support of the AFSCI network. This position will be located in San Antonio TX and will be an on-site position.Responsibilities:Establishes and maintains smooth operation of computer systems (to include operating systems, software and hardware) in networked or stand-alone configurations, maintains system integrity, and upgrades systems and/or servers as required.May create and document new methods supporting network/system operations and implement changes to procedures.Consults with support teams, help desks, customers and other technical staff in the resolution of problems, coordinates and performs operation and/or maintenance activities for networks/servers, identifies recurring problems and recommends steps to reduce the severity or frequency of problems.May plan for the transition of development and/or production environments to new technologies, utilize system software to monitor the performance of system files, manage system data to maintain performance efficiencies and/or study system requirements to determine proper server installation methods and procedures.Tasks include:Perform routine system administration tasks including OS patching, system upgrades, configuration of services, and maintenance of administrative tools and utilities.Conduct daily system monitoring to verify system health, performance, integrity, and availability of servers and applications.Review system, application, and security logs to identify operational or security-related issues.Perform security monitoring activities to identify potential intrusions and follow established incident response procedures.Execute daily backup operations in accordance with disaster recovery and COOP requirements, ensuring verification of backup success and proper handling of media.Writes or modifies basic scripts to resolve performance problems and automate administration tasks.Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.Provide hands-on operational support for McAfee/Trellix endpoint protection technologies including ePO, ENS, Application and Change Control, DLP, Policy Auditor, Rogue System Detection, FIM, and other government-directed modules.Support the implementation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of HBSS and future EPS solutions across the enterprise.Assist with troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues related to HBSS/EPS, escalating complex problems to senior engineers or vendor support as required.Support coordination with McAfee/Trellix technical support under guidance from senior staff to ensure effective issue resolution.Provide day-to-day operational support and technical input for HBSS/EPS deployments and upgrades.Qualifications:High School with 6 - 9 years (or commensurate experience)Clearance required: TS/SCIRequired Skills and Experience:Must have current CompTIA Security+ CEExperience as a system administrator in a mid to large Windows environmentExperience with ePO, ENS, Application and Change Control, DLP, Policy Auditor, Rogue System Detection, and FIMBe able to perform daily system health checksExperience installing software on Windows ServersExperience troubleshooting in a Window environmentExperience developing standard operating procedures to perform system functionsWill be required to take the DoD Cyber Exchange ESS 201 and ESS 301Preferred Skills and Experience:Service Now KnowledgeExcellent written/verbal communications skillsProven ability to coordinate with stakeholders and collaborate with other team membersPosted Salary Range USD $85,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.