Mid - Systems Administrator - w/ active Secret

CriticalSolutions, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401K matching

Flexible PTO/Holidays

Training reimbursement

Job summary

Critical Solutions is seeking a Mid level Systems Administrator to support a federal customer in San Diego, CA. This is a temporary, full-time on-site position expected to last through March 2027.

The ideal candidate will hold an active DoD Secret clearance, have at least 5 years of relevant experience, and be proficient in LAN/WAN/BAN environments, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network troubleshooting, with IAT II and OS/Application certifications.

Qualifications

• US citizen with active DoD Secret clearance.
• HS Diploma or GED with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN/BAN environments.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, VLANs and network troubleshooting.
• IAT II and OS/App certifications (MTA, MCSA, MCTS).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate designs, develop support plans, and provide LAN/BAN/WAN second-level support.
• Review processes to develop system support requirements and evaluate ES/capabilities.
• Support project teams in implementing new or upgraded designs and coordinate with support groups.
• Create implementation change plans and participate in design reviews.
• Advise on distributed network computing issues and monitor security controls.
• Evaluate hardware/software/network configurations and recommend improvements.
• Coach others in applying new operational support technologies.
• Analyze user requirements and trends to resolve performance issues.
• Update site administration documentation and stay current with industry trends.
• Recommend price/performance improvement opportunities.

Skills

LAN/WAN/BAN support

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP

Network troubleshooting

IAT II & OS/App certs

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

MTA

MCSA

MCTS

Job description

Mid Systems Administrator (active Secret)

Location: San Diego, CA

Clearance: active Secret

Type: Full-time, Temporary position, On-site

Job Description

Critical Solutions is seeking a Mid level Systems Administrator to support our federal customer in San Diego, CA. This is a temporary position; expected to last through March 2027.

Primary Roles And Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational designs, develop support plans, coordinate implementations, and provide second level support for Local Area Network (LAN), Base Area Network (BAN), and Wide Area Network (WAN) solutions encompassing heterogeneous platforms.
• Develop system support requirements by reviewing and analyzing customer business processes and evaluating available Enterprise Services (ES) and supplier capabilities.
• Support project teams in implementing new or upgraded designs and coordinate project efforts with support groups.
• Create plans that support implementation of changes.
• Participate in system support design and performance evaluation reviews.
• Advise on distributed network computing issues.
• Monitor and maintain security and integrity standards and controls.
• Assist in the evaluation, testing and recommendation of hardware, software, and network configurations based on customer need.
• Coach others in the application of new operational support technologies.
• Analyze user requirements and statistics to identify trends and resolve performance issues.
• Coordinate and approve updates of the site administration documentation.
• Keep abreast of emerging operational support technologies and industry trends.
• Recommend appropriate price/performance improvement opportunities.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance
• High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting enterprise LAN, WAN, and/or Base Area Network (BAN) environments.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, VLANs, and network troubleshooting.
• Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II AND possess an Operating System (OS)/Application Certification. Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification.

LOCATION

• On-site. San Diego, CA.
• Must be willing and able to commute to into office

Certification Requirement

• Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II AND possess an Operating System (OS)/Application Certification. Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification.

Additional Information

Clearance Requirement: Possess an active DoD Secret Clearance. In addition, selected candidate must undergo background investigation (BI) and finger printing by the federal agency and successfully pass the preceding to qualify for the position. US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

Critical Solutions Pay And Benefits

Salary range $88,000 - $114,000. The salary range for this position represent the typical salary range for this job level and this does not guarantee a specific salary. Compensation is based upon multiple factors such as responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications, and other requirements.

BENEFIT SNAPSHOT: 100% premium coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, 401K matching, Flexible Time Off (PTO/Holidays), Higher Education/Training Reimbursement, and more.

Location: San Diego, CA

On-site

Potential for Telework: No

Clearance: active Secret

Type: Full-time, Temporary position