System Administrator 2

Network Manager/AdministratorRequirements: ACTIVE TS/SCI with full scope poly required for consideration of this position.We require experienced Network Managers/Administrators with Radio Frequency systems and components familiarity who are capable of reliably executing the following responsibilities:Consult and coordinate with external organizations to resolve network, system, server, or other development and test infrastructure issuesIdentify and select IT products, tools, services, and infrastructure components for development systemsStrategize/design/select architectures and procedures required to solve complex infrastructure problemsDevelop/contribute to/evaluate technical proposals for changes to CITE facility networksInstall and customize as necessary HW and/or SW components into development and test infrastructure computer systems and networksMaintain computer system and network HW or SW, including UPS networkManage, monitor, and control networksTroubleshoot networks, computers, and peripheral devices to isolate causes of failures/issuesConduct site surveys for IT installationsValidate testing and quality assurance of development and test infrastructure systemsAnalyze infrastructure problems to determine technical solutionsIdentify new and existing products, technologies, and/or architectures to solve design, development, and test problemsPerform high-level design, specifying system and component performance and interface requirementsTranslate conceptual designs into technical specificationsInstall, test, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, configure, and improve development and test infrastructure equipmentPerform all life cycle support: HW, SW, firmware, and configuration upgrades or modifications to currently installed development and test infrastructure equipmentEffect repair and modification of HW components to include micro-soldering to replace components, repair traces to keep systems/devices in operating condition, and facilitate reverse engineering effortsThe specialized skills required for this highly complex role include:Understanding the architecture/topology of SW/HW/networks, including WANs/CANs/LANs, telecommunication systems, their components, and associated protocols and standardsConfiguring, managing, and sustaining development and testing network infrastructure and computer systemsComprehension of the theory, design, and implementation of network architecturesApplying concepts, principles, theories, and methods for designing, development, evaluating, testing, and securing development and testing infrastructure networksMonitoring and maintaining applications within an IT environmentExpertise in the concepts, principles, theories, and methods for network connectivity (e.g. routing, switching, and IP addressing)Maintaining awareness of new, emerging, and evolving technology, tools, and trends applicable to mobile/RF development and testing infrastructure networks requirementsKnowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of telecommunications, including their components and associated protocols and standards, and how they integrate with one another (e.g. transmissions, switching, routing management)Experience in the design, implementation, and operation of telecommunications systemsFamiliarity with the specifications, uses, and types of security hardware and software optionsUnderstanding of the concepts and principles of computer securityUsing the principles and key elements of Configuration Management to plan, manage, or document the implementation, modification, or integration of systemsImplementing, configuring, and sustaining computer/network security solutions (e.g. encryption, firewalls, anti-virus rule sets, and intrusion detection/prevention systems)Planning, coordinating, and administering the installation, testing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systemsMaintaining systems inventory, non-attributable systems matrix, and rack/elevation/room drawingsImplementing safety protocols Simply Staffed, LLC