Function Systems Administrator - Advisor

DCS Corp; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp in Kentucky seeks a Senior FSA Advisor to maintain reliable computer systems, fix network issues, and manage upgrades and configurations in a fast-paced DoD environment. The role emphasizes system administration across Windows Server, virtualization, data storage, backup operations, and security compliance, with leadership on select projects as needed.

Candidates should have 12+ years of IT experience with DoD clearance, strong AD and VMware knowledge, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 12+ years IT support as System Administrator
• Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret
• U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational computer systems and fix network issues
• Monitor and tune systems for optimum performance
• Ensure data integrity and perform backups and archiving
• Audit workstations and servers for compliance with standards
• Lead directed projects and initiatives

Skills

DoD security clearance

US citizenship

12+ years IT experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

VMware

Horizon

Instant clones

NetApp

NetBackup

SolarWinds

SCCM

ACAS

Windows Server

Active Directory

Patch management

Data storage management

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