Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator II

ASR International Corp has an opening for a Systems Administrator II role for on-site work in the Philadelphia area. The System Administrator provides IT support services to include asset lifecycle support; standard operating procedures development support, data call support; inventory support; subject matter expertise support, peripheral device support, account access tracking and support. Location: Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) - Philadelphia, PA 19112 (on-site)

Job Description/Responsibilities:

• Maintains overall responsibility for the availability and integrity of program's physical/virtual infrastructure.
• Manages and maintains daily tasks for physical/virtual server and storage systems, including monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance, and repair.
• Ensures that records of system downtime and equipment inventory are properly maintained.
• Applies revisions to host system firmware and software.
• Works with vendors to assist support activities.
• Develops new system and application implementation plans, custom scripts, and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability.
• Trains staff in how to use new software and hardware developed and/or acquired.
• Performs troubleshooting as required. Leads problem-solving efforts often involving outside vendors and other support personnel.
• Installs, modifies, and maintains systems and utility software on server computer systems.
• Provides server support related to other software.
• Ensures high availability and acceptable levels of performance of critical computer resources.
• Develops procedures, programs, and documentation for backup and restoration of host operating systems and host-based applications.
• Develops and coordinates project directions and schedules to maximize benefits and minimize impacts on programmatic activity. Provides input in planning and implementation of projects for computer operations and systems administration.
• Develops tools and procedures for program team members.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge. Stays current with technological developments in systems administration technology and recommends ways to take advantage of new technology.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices to protect the organization's digital assets.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Manage firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security tools to safeguard network integrity.
• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities and respond to security incidents.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
• Educate and train employees on security best practices and awareness.

Qualifications/Technical Requirements:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, Information Technology from an accredited college or university.
• 3 years of experience within industry as a help desk support, system administrator, programmer, developer, and/or Systems engineer.
• 2 years of professional experience reading and manual and able to patch, STIG and fix computer systems.
• 2 years of professional experience troubleshooting software and hardware experiences.
• Specific experience with VMWARE and VDI environments, VSAN, NSX, Windows & Linux OS, networking, Atlassian stack, backup recovery, and process documentation.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain security clearance and clearing necessary background checks/assessments as required. Active high-level Security Clearance will be required, and current Security Clearance is desired.
• Proven experience as a Systems Administrator, with a focus on cyber security.
• Certification in cyber security (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP) is a plus. If not certified, training will need to be obtained within 3 months of onboarding.
• Strong knowledge of network and system administration, including Windows and Linux environments.
• Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and anti-virus software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Managing server virtualization technologies like VMWare vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V/Virtual Server
• A solid understanding of LAN/WAN networking
• Group Policy design and configuration
• Active Directory/LDAP user and group administration
• LAN Routing and Switching design, configuration and troubleshooting (VLANs, IP Subnetting, 802.1Q trunks)