Systems Administrator Senior

Title: Systems Administrator Senior Location: Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL Clearance: Secret Citizenship Requirement: Yes Req #: 3774 (RE1137/RE1138 ADP: 3356/3355) Salary: $68,000 - $72,000 This position is assigned to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL. This position is not eligible for telecommuting. The salary range for this role is $68,000 - $72,000; however, Craig Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training and preferred skills and knowledge. Essential Functions + Perform Microsoft 2003/2008/2016 systems administrator duties for a complex virtual enclave computing environment + Analyze, log, track and resolve complex software/hardware anomalies pertaining to networking connectivity, printers, servers, and applications to meet mission needs + Oversee hardware/software installations and upgrades to ensure work is properly performed in accordance with company/Space Force policy + Organize, coordinate and monitor troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems; document system events to ensure continuous functioning + Recommend course of action and implement as approved + Perform system backups and standard administrator duties + Interface with all levels of Craig Technologies, Space Force, Department of Defense, Eastern Range customers and management + Review system logs for vulnerability optimization and suggest improvements and initiatives as appropriate + Conduct Information Assurance Assessments + Perform other duties as assigned Required Skills + Ability to analyze, provide and implement solutions for, and document, hardware and software problems + Ability to work in a fluid environment with excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills + Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-oriented environment + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public + Ability to meet deadlines under critical time and cost constraints Required Experience + BS degree in an associated discipline, (Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering) or an equivalent combination of education and experience + Minimum of five (5) years’ experience with system administration and related Information Systems, Computer/Network Security + Advanced experience troubleshooting problems in a large complex environment + Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2016 systems administration and networking + Thorough knowledge of the following: + Windows 2000, NT, XP, Win 7,and Win 10 + San technology - storage - switches - Fiber channel and iSCSI + VMWare Data Center Virtualization technology + Windows 2008/2016 Active Directory administration + Red Hat Linux 5 and CLI interface + Juniper Firewalls + Advanced experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting O/S and server applications such as IIS, SharePoint, and MS SQL server + Knowledge of + Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Virtual Address Extended (VAX) Model 3800 computers and DEC Model 550 terminal server + DEC VAX/Virtual Memory System (VMS) operating system (version 6.1) + Fortran 77 + American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) files + Cisco IOS commands + Unix system administration certification, preferred + Thorough knowledge of data communications protocols (TCP/IP); principles and practices of security implementation in the areas of data communications and information systems; PKI, data encryption, and encryption equipment, Firewalls; Air Force, and Department of Defense security regulations, and perimeter protection, preferred + Familiar with Information Technology on the eastern range; networks, servers, PCs, network interfaces, security concerns and postures, preferred Additional Eligibility Qualifications + DoD 8570 Certification (Security+ CE or CISSP or CASP), or ability to obtain and maintain certification within six months of employment + Some local travel may be required to meet critical operational schedules + The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends/holidays to support specific project or mission requirements + Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship + Valid U.S. Driver’s License ***All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information. *** Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.