Network SME Lvl III / Sr. Systems Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is a trusted Prime Contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), serving top companies across the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. They are looking for an energetic Network SME Level III / Senior Systems Administrator to join their IT team in Fairborn, OH. This role owns the day-to-day health, security, and compliance of the company's backend infrastructure, supporting a CMMC Level 2-compliant environment and the policies, procedures, and training required to maintain Facility Clearance requirements. Duties and Responsibilities - Provide fully configured company laptops to employees, 1099s, and vendors as required. - Help ensure the backend infrastructure stays CMMC Level 2 compliant. - Help keep company policies, procedures, and training complete and accurate to support Facility Clearance requirements. - Maintain computer networks and systems, including software, mainframes, VPNs, routers, and other physical hardware. - Install and configure network equipment to update or fix hardware or software issues. - Update virus protection software to keep data and communications protected. - Monitor computer systems to improve network performance across systems and networks. - Communicate upcoming network outages or networking issues to employees and management, including training new users. - Fix software and hardware configuration issues for users on demand or from system inspection. - Solve problems in stressful situations, including working extra hours until an issue is resolved. - Work with software and hardware providers on purchases, renewals, and compliance. - Explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical users. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field preferred. - Working knowledge of Microsoft GCC High, OneDrive, Zscaler, Adobe PDF, Microsoft Sentinel, and remote troubleshooting platforms. - Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Government and AWS GovCloud environments and services. - Microsoft Certification (MCSE) or equivalent desired. - LAN routing and switching design, configuration, and troubleshooting experience. - Cisco Certified Network Associate or Professional (CCNA/CCNP), MCITP Server. - CompTIA certification strongly desired. - Microsoft IIS administration and configuration experience. - Ability to troubleshoot network issues, including backbone infrastructure. - Strong communication, documentation, attention to detail, and time management skills.