System Administrator 4 – Charleston, SC Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

System Administrator 4 – Charleston, SC
Charleston , South Carolina
Technician
Full-Time
Onsite
Secret
25%
27477 Job Description
Overview Your Future At M.C. Dean We’re seeking people driven to excellence and inspired to have a meaningful impact powering, automating, integrating, and securing the world’s most critical infrastructure and facilities. This translates into fulfilling opportunities for employees driven to excel in a meaningful career. As an employee at M.C. Dean, you will join forces with more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. Together, we transform the way complex, large-scale systems are designed, delivered, and sustained-enhancing client outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better. We are seeking a System Administrator 4 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets. Responsibilities The System Administrator IV will demonstrate the following capabilities: Installation of hardware and software
Perform systems upgrades
Maintain network accounts for end users
Maintain network security and respond to security incidents
Perform Web page design
Maintain system documentation Analyze system performance and recommend improvements
Provide support to the system administration and engineering team
Using advanced knowledge of networking principals and system administration skills to troubleshoot systems and operating systems
Communicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors and system administrators
Train system users and other system support personnel
Analyze and modify preventive maintenance checklists for system changes
Troubleshoot system performance issues and implement corrective actions
Organize and prepare detailed documentation of system performance, including service request records and analysis
Perform desktop hardware and operating system set-up, imaging software loading, and antivirus updates
Conduct in depth research and evaluate the research of Technical Specialists in order to evaluate existing and future systems
Provide on site system support post deployment
Read and interpret engineering drawings
Understand SOP and SOW documentation
Ensure test lab equipment is maintained
Interface with engineering team to ensure design efficiency
Interface with internal and external customers demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills
Conduct research and development of entire systems and analyze all interoperability and constructability scenarios
Read blue prints, schematics and statements of work (SOW).
Coordinate with field personnel and/or engineering team to discuss any potential installation issues
Answer support calls to help field personnel and system administrators with any installation issues encountered on the job site
Conduct research and development on new system manufacturers (i.e. access control, intrusion detection and closed circuit television systems).
Perform all duties with minimal direct supervision

Qualifications Clearance/Citizen Type:

 Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance is

REQUIRED

Position / Candidate Requirements High School Diploma with 12+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or
Associates with 10+ years of experience or
Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years experience or
Master’s Degree with 5+ years experience
System administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving the system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, and implementing new workstations and system extensions
Reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends
Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS Preferences will be given to candidates with the following qualifications: Master’s or bachelor’s degree in electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems
Ten (10) years with Masters degree or 14 years with Bachelors degree of professional experience in systems administration to include supporting daily operational requirements of computer network systems including file servers, workstations, and web servers Desired / Advantageous Qualifications Vendor certifications for electronic systems
One (1) to three (3) years of RF experience
Working knowledge of RF test equipment such as antennas, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers What we offer: A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management. We offer an excellent benefits package including: A competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Military Reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.