SYSTEM ADMIN VADOR

Phoenix Defense LLC; Fairborn (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Logistics LLC in Ohio is seeking a hands-on System Administrator to support internal and remote systems. The role involves maintaining workstations, domain, server blades, storage, user accounts, and network equipment, with a focus on security and reliability.

The position is contingent on contract award and requires DoD 8570.01 compliant credentials; strong collaboration with management is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have an IT-related degree and professional certifications as listed.
• Experience administering Active Directory, group policies and domain trusts.
• Hands-on Windows Server administration, virtualization and storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise Active Directory administration and forest-level operations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Windows OS, servers, and hardware components.
• Manage backups, GFE inventory, and software licenses for programs.
• Install and upgrade antivirus software to enforce security at user level.
• Collaborate with technical management and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Active Directory administration

Windows Server / OS management

VMware / Hyper-V virtualization

Docker / Ansible

Network troubleshooting

Customer service / user support

Education

Associate’s degree in IT related field

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar

CompTIA A+/Network+/MCP

DoD 8570.01 CE Certification

Security+ preferred

Tools

NetApp

Active Directory

VMware

Hyper-V

Storage management

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 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.

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