Senior Systems Administrator - China Lake CA

Jt4, Llc; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA's

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

JT4 matching 50% up to 8%

100% Immediate Vesting

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4 China Lake is seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Administrator in Ridgecrest, California. The role focuses on maintaining system configuration, ensuring compatibility, and managing Windows workstations for cybersecurity posture, with responsibilities spanning server operations and network administration.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Secret clearance and must be able to obtain/maintain it.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related discipline.
• At least nine years of experience in computer systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate and secure MS Windows server software, manage access and backups.
• Monitor LAN performance and troubleshoot networking hardware.
• Organize and secure directory structures; train staff.
• Maintain DM System, CM/DM release procedures.
• Design functional, visually esthetic web pages.
• Recommend hardware/software improvements and plan upgrades.

Skills

System administration

Network administration

Security clearance eligible

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

9+ years of experience in computer systems

Tools

Windows Server

Document Management System

Job description

Senior Systems Administrator - China Lake CA

#12161

Ridgecrest, California, United States

Job Category

Computer Systems

Job Description

JT4 China Lake is seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Administrator. This role is responsible for maintaining systems configuration and having hardware/software being compatible to maintain a high level cybersecurity posture. The position will also perform network systems administration.

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

An ideal candidate will have an active Secret clearance

This position is located at China Lake and is not eligible for telework

Job Summary -- Essential Functions/Duties

Evaluates system specifications, configures system, establishes standards, insures hardware / software compatibility and maintains workstations and Microsoft (MS) Windows Operating Systems for stable performance.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

• Performs the daily operation of MS Win server software to include system security, appropriate access, configuration and backing up the system
• Specifies network requirements, monitors locate area network (LAN) performance, troubleshoots networking hardware and insures system is working properly according to specifications and parameters
• Organizes and secures directory structure and assists / trains staff members in the use of department.
• Document Management (DM) System, associated databases and Configuration Management (CM)/ DM release procedures
• Maintains and designs functional, visually esthetic web pages
• Specifies hardware requirements and provides a Computer Authorization and Custodial Receipt Listing (CA/CRL) to track equipment configurations and identification logs
• Serves as point of contact (POC) for problem reporting, incremental version updates and monitors yearly support contract
• Makes recommendations for future hardware / software implementations and related process improvements, schedules, plans and performs system upgrades including the transition from design, test, production and documentation environments
• Provides operational status as required
• Uses established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete complex assignments requiring originality and ingenuity performed under minimum supervision with considerable latitude for independent contribution.

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

A bachelor's degree in associated discipline from an accredited academic institution or equivalent experience through technical training, completion of a recognized certification program, or experience. Requires at least nine years of experience in computer system related areas of expertise and must possess and apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in computer science, graphics, and information systems.

In addition, a Systems Administrator IV must possess the following qualifications:

• Must have specific experience in the maintenance of Operating Systems and support applications, in a centralized and distributed server environment
• Must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
• Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license.

Other Responsibilities

Will be asked to make functional the initiatives established by management and will coordinate with other organizations as affected by upgrades, capabilities, policy and procedures. Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

The expected salary range for this position is $96,491.20 to $111,491.20 annually.

The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4 LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

• Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
• JT4 will match 50% up to an 8% contribution
• 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

Working Conditions

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a federal government contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses/certification and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

SCC:CSAN6; A4CLR

JT4 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations/modifications to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, in accordance with federal, state and local law.