System Admin Vador

Phoenix Defense, LLC.; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Defense, LLC. is seeking a hands-on System Administrator to support internal and remote systems, researching and resolving user questions and troubleshooting problems.

The role includes managing workstations, domain, servers, storage and network gear to ensure performance and security. The job emphasizes DoD IA credentials, Windows Server/AD experience, backups, security software deployment, and hardware deployments in a government-related environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in IT or related field; BS preferred.
• Minimum DoD 8570 IA certifications; IAT II required.
• CompTIA A+/Network+/MCP; Windows/Linux CE certs beneficial.
• 3+ years IA tech experience; US citizenship and TS eligibility.
• Experience with Windows Server and AD administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer enterprise Active Directory, group policies, and forest trusts.
• Maintain a mixed OS environment and perform hardware/software troubleshooting.
• Manage backups, virtualization, and server hardware lifecycles.
• Install and update antivirus software; test new software/hardware.
• Oversee GFE inventory and license compliance; coordinate with management.
• Collaborate across departments and train team members.

Skills

Active Directory administration

Windows Server administration

Virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V)

Networking (IPv4, VLANs, SMB3)

Docker / Ansible

Communication skills

Customer service / interpersonal

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in IT related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification

DoD 8570.01 Computing Environment Certification (Windows or Linux)

Certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+

Microsoft certifications: MCP / MCSA / MCSE

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Active Directory tools

Job description

The System Administrator is a hands-on role supporting internal and remote systems. The System Admin must be able to provide technical support to users by researching and answering questions, troubleshooting problems, maintaining workstations and network performance. System admin will be responsible for creating and maintaining physical and virtual machines, the domain, server blades, storage, user accounts, and network equipment

This position is contingent upon contract award, and employment will begin upon successful award and authorization to proceed.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Support enterprise active directory administration (from Active Directory adds/updates to group policy management to forest level operations and domain trusts)
• Support a mixed environment of Operating Systems and Manufactures.
• Troubleshooting hardware and software issues; installing memory.

Windows OS installation Repairing, updating or replacing damaged hardware

• Responsible for maintaining and inventorying all Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), to include all program specific software licenses.
• Work closely with technical management
• Installing and upgrading anti-virus software to ensure security at the user level.
• Performing tests and evaluations on new software and hardware.
• Server management, specifying new servers, laptops and desktops per requirements provided
• Establishing good relationships with all departments and colleagues.
• Managing and verifying daily backup operations with the ability to create and maintain snapshots and system wide backups.
• Specifying new equipment needed for order
• Training team members and delegating repetitive tasks
• Other related duties and tasks assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in IT related field; preferred Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar field
• Minimum Comp TIA A+, Network+, MCP; Preferred Comp TIA Security+
• Valid DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification
• Valid DoD 8570.01 Computing Environment Certification in Microsoft Windows or Linux
• At least 3 years of practical experience in Information Assurance (IA) technology or related field.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and t be able to qualify for Top Secret security clearance
• Certification in Microsoft (eg: MCSA: Windows Server 2016, MCSE: Server Infrastructure)

Knowledge Skills Abilities And Other Contributions

• Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Ansible is desired
• Possess a thorough understanding of a virtual machine setup and environment maintenance
• Strong verbal and written communication, customer service/interpersonal and complex problem solving skills
• Windows systems with Active Directory administration experience
• Desired experience with Windows Server, VMware, RHEL and NetApp
• Networking experience (IPv4 and subnetting, VLANs, SMB3)
• Hardware experience (servers, storage systems, some networking)
• Virtualization experience (VMWare and/or Hyper-V)

Job Context / Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is operated in an office type environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision while performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

Phoenix Logistics LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.