Functional Systems Administrator - Advisor

New Directions Technologies, Inc; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior FSA Advisor to maintain reliable computer systems at the 513 EWS, fix network issues, and manage configurations.

You will ensure data integrity, perform backups, and lead projects in a fast-paced environment. Requirements include DoD Secret clearance, US citizenship, a bachelor’s degree with 12+ years as a System Administrator, and certifications such as Security+.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret level security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 12+ years in IT support as System Administrator.
• Security+ or equivalent certification.
• Windows Server 2016 or higher training/experience.
• Windows Active Directory Services.
• Working knowledge of server/workstation virtualization.
• Experience with patch management.
• Experience with Data Storage management.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a fully operational and reliable computer systems, including fixing network issues and managing workflow capability.
• Update equipment, configuration and software; monitor and tune systems for optimum performance.
• Ensure data integrity and security by implementing standard software and hardware solutions.
• Ensure data/media recoverability via backups and archive operations.
• Conduct hardware and software audits to ensure compliance with standards and policies.
• May serve as a lead on directed projects and initiatives.

Job description

Functional Systems Administrator - Advisor - ID#:JR-2026-203

Status

Full Time

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.
• 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.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• 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.