Systems Administrator

Job Summary:

Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima company, is hiring a VMware Systems Administrator to support the Satellite Control Network Operations, Remote Site and Mission Partner Support (STORMS) contract. The Systems Administrator provides a broad range of hands-on work to include performing trunk/circuit testing and monitoring to ascertain compliance with specified parameters. Performs operations, maintenance and systems administration on the Operational Switch Replacement (OSR) Systems, Wide Area Network Interface Units (WANIUs), encryption devices and other systems associated with Satellite Control Network (SCN) Operational Control Node (OCN) at Schriever SFB, CO.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain computer networks including VPNs, router, switches and other physical hardware; install and configure network equipment; configure and manage firewalls as required; monitor computer systems to improve network performance for all systems.

• Coordinates efforts with STORMS Team and customers to ensure highly successful operations, configuration, and verification of connectivity.

• Develop/deploy ANETS VMware solutions; administer, configure, and troubleshoot/resolve VMWare environment issues; install operating systems, service packs, security patches and bug fixes as directed; provide technical support and document VMWare processes; keep informed of related developments in VMWare technologies and products; VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) preferred; extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of VMWare ESX and related technologies.

• Windows Server and Active Directory knowledge; must have knowledge of server technologies; implement highly-available server/networking/storage infrastructure; candidate may be involved in providing planning and execution of projects; troubleshoot and provide technical analysis concerning operating system, network, and application performance issues to resolution; coordinate problem management and resolution among a variety of functional areas and provide subject matter expertise support for diagnosing and resolving problems.

• Client/Server management and architecture work experience; client/server experience and provide judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of client/server system; analyze client/server requirements to ensure the system meets performance requirements; must be familiar with relational databases.

• Monitor and troubleshoot system/application activity and performance; perform functionality and integration testing for new and updated Endpoint Security Software; assist in the implementation of policies and standards related to the use of computing resources, overall implementation and operational aspects of multiple systems, operating environments and related software.

• Provide network engineering support and install, operate, configure, optimize, and maintain the Cisco Identify Services (ISE) tool for the enterprise; provide network engineering expertise to deploy Cisco ISE network access control features; implement, configure and administer CISCO ISE; provide remediation recommendations and mitigating strategies for vulnerabilities discovered and maintain in-depth knowledge of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG), STIG technologies such as Tenable Nessus, STIG Viewer, Security Requirements Guides (SRG), Security Content Checker (SCC), STIG benchmarks, open-source tools such as Vulnerator, and other automated tools that assist with the assessment of security controls and the presentation of security assessment results; support the development, documentation and delivery of training and training materials on all cyber tools, software, processes and policies.

• Implement, maintain, and configure SolarWinds; continuously automate and tune monitors to limit false alarms; administer components as required; ability to implement, administer, configure and secure the SolarWinds suite of products.

• Develops procedures and trains personnel and performs complex operations.

• Accepts, develops and implements the more complex configuration changes associated with the OSR and related systems.

• Perform account management, systems and database administration, testing, PMIs and troubleshooting/fault repair.

• Perform customer service, configuration and touch maintenance on office use personal computer systems and peripheral devices.

• Perform simple operations and maintenance tasks on classified and unclassified audio/visual (AV) and video teleconferencing (VTC) equipment.

• Good communication skills are mandatory.

• Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors.

• Supports the operations and maintenance of the VMware virtual infrastructure.

• Provides security and network support for physical networking and firewall services.

• Active Directory Domain for the SCN.

• Participate in a rotating schedule of on-call coverage and maintenance that occurs outside of normal business hours.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree and 5 years' experience; High School diploma/GED and 6-10 years of experience.

• . Citizenship required; Active Secret clearance to start with the ability to achieve a Top-Secret clearance.

• VMWare vSphere 6.7 server certification (must be willing to obtain/pass VMWare certification within 1 month of hire)

• DoDM 8140.03 Intermediate Level certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire date.

• Experience in trunk/circuit testing and monitoring with the ability to efficiently and accurately review, interpret, and act upon message traffic to protect communication availability and routings.

• Demonstrated understanding of modern telecommunications networks architecture and circuits.

• Capable of autonomously performing all known tasks and capable of ascertaining and addressing unknown tasks, conditions, and parameters.

• Proficiency and experience with CiscoWorks, HP OpenView.

• Microsoft SQL Database Administrator experience.

• Windows Server and Active Directory knowledge; must have knowledge of server technologies.

• Good communication skills are mandatory.

• Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors.

Desired Qualifications:

• Windows Server 2016 and Active Directory certification.

• ESS (HBSS) training and certification.

• Networking and firewall experience/certification.

• ScienceLogic1 work experience.

• Experience with the Satellite Control Network (SCN).

• Experience coordinating telecommunications projects involving installations, configuration changes, upgrades, etc.

• Experience configuring cryptographic COMSEC devices, and experience handling and utilizing the associated keying materials.

• Knowledge of DISA policy and directives, . DISA Circular 310-70-1.

• Experience configuring cryptographic COMSEC devices, and experience handling and utilizing the associated keying materials.

• Direct experience performing and managing Service Desk functions and responsibilities.

• Proven capabilities to implement standards for system operations for compatibility between hardware and software.

• Expertise in troubleshooting and resolving software, operating system, and networking problems.

• Schedules, performs, and monitors system backups and performs data recoveries when required.

• Experienced systems administration on VMware, Operational Switch Replacement (OSR) Systems, Wide Area Network Interface Functions (WANIFs), NetApp,EMS, SolarWinds, LogRhythm, and encryption devices.

Posted Salary Range

85000 -95000

Benefits Information

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Job: Information Technology

Travel: None

Organization: Five Rivers Services

Clearance: SECRET

Work Type: On-Site

Remote: No

ReqID: 2024-12382