Systems Administrator

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. ACS Professional Staffing provided pay range This range is provided by ACS Professional Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $38.87/hr - $55.53/hr Overview ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This System Administrator 2 will manage LAN/WAN and Packet/MPLS transport systems, provisioning switches, routers, and related equipment. The role includes collaborating with technical teams on design and O&M tasks, ensuring network reliability, and documenting architectures and procedures. This full‑time position is located in Spokane, WA. Pay Rate:$38.87 - $55.53 Benefits Paid holidays: 11 PTO: Starting at 10 days Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours per year (prorated based on start date) EAP: Employee Assistance Program Benefit Options Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, LPFSA, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short‑Term Disability, Voluntary Long‑Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, 401k (immediately eligible for employee and employer contributions - employer match up to 4%) Other benefits include the following: Calm App, Access Perks Responsibilities Support System Operations with O&M and project tasks primarily focusing on LAN/WAN and Packet/MPLS Transport Systems. Tasks include provisioning switches and routers, and Packet Transport Systems (OMET, NGT, etc.) equipment. Collaborate with Planning, Design, Construction, and Field Maintenance organizations to address O&M issues and understand their needs in developing and completing projects. Tasks include: Active participation in meetings and completing tasks that are either assigned or volunteered. Assist in system design and O&M issues of telecommunications backbone with a focus on Packet Transport Systems and WAN with mission critical reliability requirements, to include the infrastructure support systems. Tasks include: Evaluate systems design with a FISMA/NERC CIP perspective; work with diverse teams to complete schedule driven targets; validate MoPs created by subcontractor including high level planning MoPs and low level circuit MoPs; provide clear documentation for training proposes after project tasks related to Packet Transport Systems and WAN are completed; test and develop procedures to publish for compliance and telecom operations; work on FISMA/NERC CIP documents related to devices used on the telecom packet transport backbone and endpoints; meet project timelines and milestones, supply deliverables, and provide status updates; produce diagram drawings of completed work; represent System Operations in technical work groups; attend and communicate information from technical work groups to team lead; coordinate a group strategy; collaborate with the team and management to prevent accidental system outages or problems; analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems; provide technical evaluation and participate in the evaluation process of control system technologies; assist management with drafting/developing compliance processes and developing evidence to meet NERC CIP and FISMA standards; assist JTO Lead Engineer and Information System Security Officers in roll‑out of all Network Security projects; assist Control Center craftsmen and engineers with RSA one‑time password authentication appliance, Cisco Secure Access Control Server (CSACS), Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), and Authentication Authorization & Accounting (AAA) Systems; perform server administration, including the installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting equipment in the area of responsibilities; monitor SolarWinds; work with both control centers, Field Engineers & craftsmen to troubleshoot; assist Control‑Center/Field Craftsmen/Engineers in network integration tasks; develop test plans for project certification using best practices; review and evaluate design packages; coordinate and actively participate with technical team; work safely and demonstrate safety awareness practices; mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements; share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel. Assist Control‑Center/Field Craftsmen/Engineers in network integration tasks by completing device turn‑up checklists (duplicate of item above, remains for completeness). Requirements An associate or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a directly related technical discipline is preferred. 3 years of experience is required with an applicable associate or bachelor’s degree in applicable fields. 5 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree. Experience must include direct work experience in Information Technology performing System Administration. Applicable certifications may count for 1 year of experience. Applicable certifications include: Cisco certifications like CCNA/CCNP, Nokia NRS1/NRS2 Microsoft Windows Server certifications Knowledge and practical experience in telecommunications and network systems administration, including: Core Data Networking: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DNS, DHCP, FTP/SFTP. Advanced Layer 2: STP/RSTP, VLANs, QinQ, LAG. Advanced Layer 3: MPLS, LDP, RSVP, L2VPN (VPLS & VPWS), and L3 VPN Experience applying technical evaluation and evaluation process of control system technologies. Experience in performing IT administration and troubleshooting. Knowledge and experience with best practice test plan development for project certification. Experience leading project teams developing telecommunications transport systems. Developing compliance processes and evidence to meet NERC CIP and FISMA standards. Experience with Linux administration Cisco layer three expertise: Cisco certifications such as CCNP security. Nokia Routing certifications such as NRS1/NRS2. Carrier Ethernet technology, Packet Transport Systems, and traffic engineering. Network Operations Center (NOC) experience. Virtual Private Networks and router encryption. SolarWinds – System which manages routers and switches through the Network Management System (NMS). Relevant work experience in IP/MPLS transport networks Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required. Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third‑party candidates will not be considered for this position. Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Administrative Industries Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution and Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ACS Professional Staffing by 2x Get notified about new System Administrator jobs in Spokane, WA . 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