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System Administrator

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™ ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking an experienced System Administrator to join our Enterprise-Information Display System (E-IDS) team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is a full-time on-site position at the William J Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace (WJHTCAA) in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. The FAA's Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) is a modernized, enterprise-level platform and display developed in-house to replace multiple legacy Information Display Systems (IDSs) in over 500 air traffic control facilities. It provides static and real-time consolidated data to controllers, including weather, airport runway status/visibility, maps, and facility directives aimed at improving efficiency. Citizenship Requirement All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance.

• Be a US Citizen, have a US Green Card, or a Non-immigrant Work Authorization (VISA).
• Have resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years.
• RealID Driver's License/ID or current US Passport.

Relocation Requirement Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Education & Experience Requirement All non-US Degrees must have a US Equivalency Certificate provided by the candidate.

• Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Programming or similar science/technology. OR
• A Certificate of Training in a two-year Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Programming or similar curriculum from a community college, vocational education school, or military training may be substituted in lieu of the associate of science degree, depending on other qualifications or experience.
• Nine (9) years of experience is required.

• NAS experience is desired.

Required Skills

• Experience/Proficiency with/in:
• Design and implement configurations for thin clients, including management of devices such as 10ZiG Zero Clients.
• Design, administer, and configure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments using VMware Omnissa Horizon.
• Scripting languages, such as PowerShell, Python or Bash.
• Enterprise networking.
• Ability to:
• Work independently, as well as a team, in a fast-paced environment.
• Navigate complex workflows; research and problem solve; willingness to learn/try new things.
• Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication.

Preferred Skills

• Working experience in patching, firmware and software asset management systems, hardening version control (e.g. git), server racking, cable management and maintaining lab environments.

Essential Daily Job Duties

• Design and administer enterprise thin client VDI infrastructure as second level engineering support by:
• Organize the lifecycle of 10ZiG Zero Client (thin client) endpoints (or equivalent) and master images.
• Optimize VDI thin client configuration, VDI pool to ensure seamless user experiences.
• Support operational deployments and facility configurations, such as creating instructions for first level support operators to deploy the thin clients.
• Optimize connection to Omnissa Horizon VDI infrastructure and virtual machine storage, ensuring performance tuning, system hardening and seamless desktop delivery to endpoints.
• Automate tasks and configurations using scripting languages.
• Manage and maintain network and hardware infrastructure, such server racking, cable, and lab systems, such as 10ZiG Zero Clients, Raritan Dominion KVMs and ZPE Console servers.
• Execute enterprise-wide patch management strategies for all endpoints and lab hardware.
• Track hardware assets throughout their lifecycle.

Work Environment

• Full-time position with a standard work schedule.
• Cubicle environment.
• Travel ~10%.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.