Systems Administrator III (Secret)

Job Description
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We are looking for a System Administrator III to work in San Antonio,TX supporting our client.

Clearance: Secret

Salary: $83,000

Hours: 2pm-10pm, Monday-Friday

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, andreliable operation of computer systems, network servers, andvirtualization.
• Install and upgrade computer components and software,manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by runningdiagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems,and assessing impact of issues and escalating application problems tovendor, as necessary.
• Maintain essential IT infrastructure, includingoperating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems,laptops, desktops, software, and hardware.
• Perform server administration tasks (ex: user/group,security permissions, group policies); research event-log warnings anderrors; and monitor resources to ensure that systemsarchitecturecomponents work together seamlessly.
• Monitor device health using existing management tools,and respond to hardware issues as they arise; help build, test, andmaintain new servers when needed.
• Maintain internal infrastructure requirements,including laptop and desktop computers, servers, routers, switches,firewalls, phones, security updates; support internet, intranet, LANs,WANs, and network segments.
• Assist with troubleshooting to identify root cause,and provide technical support when needed.
• Perform routine and scheduled audits of all systems,including backups.
• Implements Windows based security, including but notlimited to: user / group permissions, file / folder permissions, grouppolicies, local security policies, etc.
• Provides technical support for new system validationsand change management efforts.
• Install and configure local area networks (LANs), widearea networks (WANs), and network segments and servers, such as fileservers, VPN gateways, and intrusion detection systems.
• Manage user accounts, credentials, permissions, accessrights, storage allocations, and active directory administration.
• Interacting with customers and senior managers,globally to handle service inquiries and problems.
• Coordinate with customers and stakeholders to collectdata, conduct analysis, develop, and implement solutions associated withincident tickets and requirements.
• Provide follow-up reports (technical findings,feedback, resolution steps taken) for root cause analysis, engineeringtechnical assessment and process improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Update operations and maintenance documentation for24/7/365 personnel.
• Support operations across multiple geographiclocations.

Clearance:

• US Citizenship is required.
• An active Secret clearance is required for thisposition.

Basic Qualifications:

• The candidate must have a BS and 4+ years of priorrelevant experience or Master with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IATLevel II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNASecurity,
• GSEC, or SSCP).
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software,hardware, and networking protocols.
• Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, orequivalent.
• Expert knowledge of security, storage, dataprotection, and disaster recovery protocols.
• Experience with or knowledge of programming languagesand operating systems, current equipment and technologies, enterprisebackup and recovery procedures, systems performance-monitoring tools,active directories, virtualization,
• Excellent customer service skills complimented by anability to listen to and interpret client requests.
• Experience in multiple OS platforms with strongemphasis on Linux (CentOS, Red Hat, Ubuntu), Mac OS X and Windows
• systems.
• In-depth knowledge of the TCP / IP protocol suite,security architecture, securing and hardening Operating Systems,
• Networks, Databases and Applications.
• Experience with Tier 2 system administration.
• Experience with Scripting/Automation.
• Experience with server patch management methodologiesStrong oral and written communications skills.
• Track record of working effectively within a team, andsupport to peers toward improved processes and results.
• Experience with support ticket management systems.

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• Experience operating/maintaining NMS systems toinclude operation, daily maintenance and capability enhancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer