Function Systems Administrator - Advisor

DCS Corp; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp is seeking a Senior FSA Advisor at the 513 EWS to maintain reliable computer systems, fix network issues, and manage updates and backups. The role emphasizes security, data integrity, and incident response in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should hold a DoD clearance, US citizenship, and a 12+ year IT background with Windows Server and AD experience. This position may involve leadership on projects.

Qualifications

• Requires Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• US Citizenship required due to customer requirements.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 12+ years IT/Systems Admin experience.
• Security+ or equivalent certification.
• Experience with Windows Server 2016+ training/experience.
• Experience with Windows Active Directory Services.
• Experience with server/workstation virtualization.
• Experience with patch management.
• Experience with data storage management.
• Excellent communication in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains fully operational computer systems, fixes network issues, and manages workflow capacity.
• Monitors and tunes systems to optimize performance.
• Ensures data integrity with standard software/hardware solutions.
• Performs data backups and database archive operations.
• Audits workstations and servers to ensure policy compliance.
• Ensures system security and performance for network users.
• May lead directed projects and initiatives.

Skills

DoD clearance

Top Secret eligibility

US citizenship

12+ years IT experience

Security+ certification

Windows Server

Active Directory

Server virtualization

Patch management

Data storage management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SolarWinds

VMware

NetAPP

NetBackup

SCCM

ACAS

Job description

As a Senior FSA Advisor at the 513 EWS you will maintain a fully operational and reliable computer systems, to include fixing network issues, managing sufficient workflow capability; as well as, updating equipment, configuration and software. (06v1)

Essential Job Functions:

Performs engineering work concerned with the design, evaluation, planning, testing and operation of mechanical equipment and systems for commercial, government, military and/or scientific uses

Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levels

Ensures workstation/server data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions

Ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations

Conducts hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines

Ensures that performance and security of computers meet the needs of network users

May serve as a lead on directed projects and initiatives

Required Skills:

Active DoD Secret Level Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret

U.S. Citizenship is required (due to sensitivity of customer requirements)

Bachelors (or equivalent experience) with 12 + years experience in IT support as System Administrator

Security Plus or equivalent certification

Windows Server 2016 or higher training/experience

Windows Active Directory Services

Working knowledge of the virtualization of servers and workstations

Experience with patch management

Experience with Data Storage management <

Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, and work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Desired Skills:

Working knowledge of use and implementation SolarWinds

Working knowledge of VMware (vsphere, Horizon, instant clones)

Intermediate knowledge of network principles

Working knowledge of NetAPP and NetBackup

Familiarity with SCCM and ACAS

Working knowledge Endpoint System Security