Systems Administrator

Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Systems Administrator on a 10 year contract providing User Facing and Data Center Services supporting an Intelligence Community customer. All the personnel on the team will work together to support innovative design, engineering, procurement, implementation, operations, sustainment and disposal of user facing and data center information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains, at multiple locations worldwide, to support the IC mission. The right candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally. This position requires Night Shift Hours from 10pm-6am 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. Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems and management of system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides 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. Provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Installs/loads operating system and application software. Isolates and resolves hardware and software problems involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination therefore. Troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance. Performs software installations and upgrades to Unix/Windows operating systems and layered software packages and maintains 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. Creates and follows procedures to maintain and manage multiple linked databases including security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data import/exports. Conducts routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment. Communicates/coordinates scheduled preventive maintenance windows with potentially impacted customers. Collaborates and contributes to the development, administration, and testing of backup and recovery plans. Ensures systems are secure to STIG guidelines by utilizing tools such as Retina and HBSS. Maintains operational, configuration, and other standard operating procedures (SOPs) Verifies system availability with existing Enterprise tools. Clearance Required TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Poly. Degree and Years of Experience Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of years of experience and education. 5+ years of prior relevant experience. Required Certifications Must have Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire. Required Skills UNIX, Windows, and/or Storage administration. Experience working with trouble reporting and tracking systems such as ServiceNow. Ability to respond to after hour calls “provide on-call support". Ability to travel 0-20% to local area sites as well as other locations with similar architecture/footprint. Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Must have a valid US passport . 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. Physical Demands The employee will need to be able to lift/move/carry equipment as necessary (max 40 pounds). Abile Group, LLC. was formed in July 2004 to partner with the Intelligence Community and their Contractors in the areas of Enterprise Analytics & Performance Management, IT & Systems Engineering and Program & Project Management. We have significant experience with the Federal Government and are an EDWOSB dedicated to our employees and clients. We are looking for high performing employees who enjoy providing advice and guidance along with solutions development and implementation support, crafted by combining industry best practices with the clients’ subject matter experience and Abile’s breadth of expertise. Abile is committed to hiring the most qualified and best fit person for the job - always has, always will. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email View email address on click.appcast.io with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev