Junior-Senior Systems Administrator

Jobtailor; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Dayton, OH is seeking a Systems Administrator to maintain development systems, apply security patches, perform kernel and OS updates, and troubleshoot hardware failures. This role includes administration of user accounts, security groups, storage permissions, and shared resources, plus managing data transfers between networks.

This position requires Active Directory, Windows Server OS, and OSI networking basics, with preferred experience in VPN, SQL, Linux, and DoD networks.

Qualifications

• System maintenance and troubleshooting of Windows-based infrastructure.
• Administration tasks including user accounts and security groups.
• Networking basics and data transfer responsibilities.
• Experience with DoD/NIPR/SIPR networks preferred.
• Security clearances and certifications preferred at hire or obtainable within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain development systems with patches and updates.
• Troubleshoot hardware failures and restore system capability.
• Provide administrator support for user accounts and security controls.
• Manage data transfers between networks and remote sites.
• Procure and configure PCs for new personnel.
• Maintain system documentation and inventory database.
• Assure compliance with security requirements in classified environments.

Skills

System Maintenance

Troubleshooting Hardware Failures

User Creation/Deletion

Security Group Management

Storage Media Permissions

Network Data Transfers

Linux OS

Documentation Management

Inventory Database Management

Basic OSI Networking Model Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

High school diploma/equivalent with experience

Tools

Active Directory

Windows OS

Windows Server OS

VPN Connections

NIPR Networks

SIPR Networks

SQL Database Knowledge

Linux OS

Job description

• Maintain development systems, including security patches, kernel updates, and OS updates
• Identify, troubleshoot, and diagnose hardware failures and restore system capability
• Provide administrator support, including user creation/deletion, security group management, storage media permissions, and shared resource configuration
• Manage data transfers between networks as needed
• Purchase and configure PCs for new personnel
• Purchase and maintain printer toner inventory and replace cartridges
• Maintain system documentation and inventory database
• Perform other infrastructure maintenance tasks as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 0–10+ years of relevant experience, or master's degree in a related field and 0–8+ years of relevant experience, or high school diploma/equivalent and 4–14+ years of relevant experience
• Current CompTIA Security+ CE certification preferred at hire or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Knowledge of Active Directory, Windows OS, and Windows Server OS
• Basic understanding of the OSI networking model
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to climb rung ladders and work in confined areas
• Active TS/SCI security clearance and ability to pass enhanced security checks
• Preferred: experience configuring and managing VPN connections to remote sites
• Preferred: additional IT/technical certifications
• Preferred: experience working in classified environments
• Preferred: experience with NIPR, SIPR, and other DoD networks
• Preferred: experience with databases, including working knowledge of SQL and relational data stores
• Preferred: experience with Linux OS
• Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for the Systems Analyst discipline

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in system maintenance, including security patches and OS updates, while providing administrator support and managing data transfers. Proficient in Active Directory, Windows OS, and maintaining documentation in classified environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CompTIA Security+ CE Certification
• Active Directory Management
• Windows OS Administration
• VPN Configuration
• SQL Database Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• System Maintenance
• Troubleshooting Hardware Failures
• User Creation/Deletion
• Security Group Management
• Storage Media Permissions
• Network Data Transfers
• Linux OS
• Documentation Management
• Inventory Database Management
• Basic OSI Networking Model Understanding

Certifications & Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ CE Certification
• Additional IT/Technical Certifications

Industry Keywords

• Classified Environments
• DoD Networks
• System Administrator

Tools & Technologies

• Windows Server OS
• VPN Connections
• NIPR Networks
• SIPR Networks