Systems Administrator

Ascension Fed; Vicenza; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Federal Services, Inc. seeks an on-site GEOINT IT support specialist in Vicenza, Italy to assist local users and connect with the enterprise support team.

Responsibilities include break/fix, troubleshooting SOCET GXP and OS, maintaining secure configurations, training users, and coordinating with vendors. TS/SCI and Top Secret clearance required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in user and field support.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• ITIL Foundation and CompTIA Security+ certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent on-site break/fix and advanced troubleshooting for GEOINT workstations and applications.
• Resolve SOCET GXP, operating-system, hardware, and local connectivity issues; coordinate with the Fort Gordon helpdesk.
• Maintain secure system configurations, equipment accountability, and detailed incident and repair records.
• Install and test equipment and software, coordinate vendor repairs, and train users.
• Evaluate upgrades and workflow improvements; guide support personnel on complex technical problems.

Skills

GEOINT IT support

On-site IT support

Security clearance

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SOCET GXP

Windows OS

Job description

Ascension Federal Services, Inc. (AFS) is seeking candidates to support a Scalable GEOINT program. Provide on-site GEOINT IT support in Vicenza, Italy, connecting local users with the enterprise support team.

Responsibilities

Provide independent on-site break/fix and advanced troubleshooting for GEOINT workstations and applications.

Resolve SOCET GXP, operating-system, hardware, and local connectivity issues; coordinate with the Fort Gordon helpdesk.

Maintain secure system configurations, equipment accountability, and detailed incident and repair records.

Install and test equipment and software, coordinate vendor repairs, and train users.

Evaluate upgrades and workflow improvements; guide support personnel on complex technical problems.

Required qualifications

10+ years in user and field support; bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Extensive hands-on support experience and the ability to work independently on advanced user problems.

Required certifications: ITIL Foundation and CompTIA Security+.

Security and assignment requirements

Final Top Secret clearance required at start of work. This is a TS/SCI mission; SCI access is subject to customer requirements. Meet applicable cyber workforce certification and computing-environment training requirements before performance/privileged access.

Must meet Italy Technical Representative accreditation and applicable SOFA/travel requirements. On-site assignment; shift, weekend, on-call, and travel support may be required. Employment is contingent on contract award and position authorization.