Senior Systems Administrator - China Lake CA

JT4; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 96,491 - 111,491; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Administrator for its China Lake location. This role is critical for maintaining system configurations and ensuring hardware and software compatibility to uphold robust cybersecurity. Responsibilities include daily operations of Windows Server software, ensuring proper network performance, and assisting staff with document management systems.

Ideal candidates will have at least nine years of relevant experience, an active Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain additional government security clearances. The expected salary for this position ranges from $96,491.20 to $111,491.20 annually.

Qualifications

• Nine years of experience in computer systems.
• Experience in centralized and distributed server environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate system specifications and maintain workstations.
• Perform daily operations of MS Windows Server.
• Monitor LAN performance and troubleshoot networking hardware.
• Organize and secure document management system.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Networking hardware troubleshooting

Windows Server administration

Operating systems maintenance

Planning and organizing skills

Job description

Job Overview

JT4 China Lake is seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Administrator. This role is responsible for maintaining systems configuration and ensuring hardware/software compatibility 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates system specifications, configures system, establishes standards, ensures hardware/software compatibility and maintains workstations and Microsoft Windows Operating Systems for stable performance.


• Performs the daily operation of MS Windows Server software, including system security, access, configuration and backups.


• Specifies network requirements, monitors LAN performance, troubleshoots networking hardware and ensures the system operates properly according to specifications.


• Organizes and secures directory structure and assists and trains staff members in the use of Document Management System and related databases.


• Maintains and designs functional, visually aesthetic 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, schedules, plans and performs system upgrades including transitions between 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.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance.


• At least nine years of experience in computer system related areas with broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in computer science, graphics, and information systems.


• Specific experience in the maintenance of operating systems and support applications, in a centralized and distributed server environment.


• Planning and organizing skills with ability to work under deadlines.


• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.


• Valid state‑issued driver’s license.

Location & Telework

The position is located at China Lake and is not eligible for telework.

Salary

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Benefits Active on Day 1)


• Life Insurance


• Health Savings Accounts/FSA


• Disability Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match – JT4 matches 50% up to an 8% contribution and 100% Immediate Vesting


• Tuition Reimbursement

Working Conditions

This position involves typical office environment tasks with occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant computer use, sustained sight abilities for reviewing documents, and speech/hearing abilities for communication, as well as mental alertness.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not exhaustive of all responsibilities or skills required.

Tasking is in support of a federal government contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require eligibility for a government security clearance, state‑issued driver’s license or other licenses or certifications. Failure to obtain the required clearance or license may affect employment.

SCC: CSAN6; A4CLR