Systems Administrator Advanced Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Systems Administrator Advanced B Technology Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898

Job Title:

Systems Administrator Advanced Job Location:

 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 Job Summary The Systems Administrator Advanced will work within a cohesive team environment and is responsible for the effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. This role is critical for ensuring the continuous availability, performance, and security of vital network infrastructure and associated systems supporting military operations and personnel at Redstone Arsenal. The Systems Administrator Advanced adheres to strict DOD and DISA guidelines, directives, and security technical implementation guides (STIGs) to maintain a robust and compliant network posture. Key Responsibilities (Daily and Recurring):

System Monitoring and Health Checks:

Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes. Review system and application logs, and verify completion of scheduled jobs such as backups. Monitor system performance to determine current and potential problems and propose system additions and enhancements to improve migration. Monitor and report on the status of the network and system devices. Maintain IT servers/systems operating at peak performance and maintain accessibility for end-users.

Troubleshooting and Incident Response:

Provide support to clients in resolving moderate to complex system or IT operation problems. Provide Tier III/other support per request from various constituencies. Investigate and troubleshoot issues. Repair and recover from hardware or software failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies. Provide remediation and troubleshooting for system-related change requests.

Security Compliance and Vulnerability Management:

Support and maintain the Information Assurance (IA) requirements of all systems. Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions. Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis. Work with the information security team.

System Maintenance and Administration:

Maintain all aspects of the Microsoft SCCM and Microsoft SCOM Enterprise Management System to include Infrastructure, Administrator and Operator consoles, Software/Hardware Inventory, Software Distribution, Software/Hardware upgrades and enhancements and monitoring and alerting. Manage UNIX, Linux, Solaris, Windows, VMware, and other virtualized operating systems. Support and maintain the operating systems, patches, upgrades. Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements. Install and configure systems such as supports GIS infrastructure applications or Asset Management applications. Configure / add new services as necessary. Maintain operation, configuration, or other procedures. Responsible for creating and deleting all network/user/non-personal entity email accounts, password management and administration. Create, change, and delete user accounts per request. Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required. Maintain data center environmental and monitoring equipment.

Backup and Disaster Recovery:

Develop a backup strategy and submit plan for government approval. Perform regular backups of network files and as required, restoration of files. Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary.

Documentation and Reporting:

Draft system administrator manuals and maintenance service plans. Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures. Contribute to and maintain system standards. Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning.

Automation and Optimization:

Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage resources and provide economies of scale.

Collaboration and Development Support:

Recommend system configuration solutions and provide support and suggestions to a development team. Perform computer operations functions, including planning, integration, and verification for IT systems.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Education and Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering, or a degree in Mathematics or Engineering[cite: 13]. CASP+ or CCNP Security or CCSP. Minimum of 20 hours annually/required to maintain certificates.

Experience:

8 years’ experience needed. Extensive scripting experience is required. Experience with PowerShell is required; Script Monkey, Linux, PowerBI experience strongly preferred. Solid Administrator skills with knowledge of MECM, VDI, and Windows (with Active Directory experience).

Technical Proficiency:

Proficiency in maintaining Microsoft SCCM and Microsoft SCOM Enterprise Management System. Ability to manage UNIX, Linux, Solaris, Windows, VMware, and other virtualized operating systems. Knowledge of operating systems, patching, and upgrades. Familiarity with hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, and storage configuration. Understanding of GIS infrastructure applications or Asset Management applications.

DOD/Government Specific:

Understanding of Information Assurance (IA) requirements of all systems. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Ability to obtain and maintain a required high-level Department of Defense (DoD) active security clearance.

Abilities and Soft Skills:

Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines. Capable of conveying complex information in a simplistic manner. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Strong self-starter requiring minimal supervision. Able to take proactive measures to prevent problems rather than reactive by nature. Strong verbal and written communication to effectively express concepts, plans, and proposals. Proficiency in typing and reading from a computer screen.

Physical Requirements:

Extended periods of sitting or standing may be required. Sufficient mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, necessary to complete daily duties promptly and efficiently. Ability to lift up to thirty pounds, as necessary. B Technology is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person