Systems Administrator

Systems AdministratorBowhead seeks a Systems Administrator to join our team at Naval Surface Warfare Center located at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.ResponsibilitiesSupport the IT team by responding to users' requests in the form of email, phone calls, and physical meetups depending on the issue.Grow your IT expertise by learning and working with all kinds of hardware and softwareLearn and develop your professional communication and customer support skillsConfigures and manages Linux/RHEL and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing enhancements to improve reliability and performanceTroubleshoot and resolve application technical issuesAssist with user account management and security administrationSupport system backups and recovery proceduresHelp maintain system documentation and operational proceduresRespond to user support requests related to system functionalityTake ownership of the above tasks, while also continuously looking for other tasks or projects to own or support as new ones emerge.Other duties as assignedQualificationsBachelors degree requiredFour or more (4+) years profession experience in IT or Systems AdministrationDoD 8140 IAT Level II cert (e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent)Proficiency with Active Directory, GPO creation/troubleshooting, OS deployment tooling, and PowerShell automationStrong understanding of system monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and operational best practices.Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANsExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Clear, analytical thinking; driving towards problem resolutionFundamental understanding of operating system concepts, system interconnectivity, virtualization, hardware and software management, active directory and group policy, file systems, client/server interoperability, performance analysis, system vulnerability assessment, remediation and prevention.Professional and effective communication skills (both verbal and written) between customers, team members, and line management.Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision from senior leadership.These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:Familiar with Navy or DOD environments.1-2 years of Linux administrationBasic knowledge of scripting (PowerShell, Python)Linux + CE CertificationNMCI administration experienceNMCI/NAUTILUS Purebred AgentSharePoint Administration experienceSQL Database Administration experienceTarget salary is $85,000/annually to $95,000/annually commensurate with experiencePhysical Demands:Must be able to lift up to 10-15 poundsMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of timeMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodicallySECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.