System Administrator

LAUKOA; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible work environment

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking a System Administrator to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) on site at Andrews AFB. The role focuses on ensuring the integrity and reliability of healthcare IT applications, with on-site support and responsibilities spanning installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have an Active Secret Security Clearance, a related bachelor’s degree, and at least one year of system administration experience.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance Required
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field identified
• Minimum one year experience as a System Administrator
• MCSE certification preferred
• Apply software updates, security patches and DISA STIGs
• Strong skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Perform vulnerability scans as needed

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain computer software; improve OS reliability and performance
• Provision physical and virtual components; manage patching services and repositories
• Support medical information systems; coordinate with PMOs for server consolidation
• Administer databases and storage resources in virtual and on-premises environments
• Provide enterprise solutions for load balancing, backup/restoration, and disaster recovery
• Maintain IA posture of OS and applications and update images
• Develop and maintain metrics/reports for system downtime and user support
• Provide Tier I-III support and coordinate with network services and development teams
• Document issues and resolutions; use ticketing system for tracking

Skills

System administration

Active Secret Clearance

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Project

PowerPoint

Job description

LAUKOA brings together a diverse portfolio of companies delivering mission-critical services to the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and commercial organizations. From environmental stewardship and infrastructure support to technology, operations, maintenance, and construction services, we help clients accomplish their goals through expertise, innovation, and trusted partnerships. Rooted in Native Hawaiian values, we are committed to delivering results that strengthen organizations, communities, and future generations.

Whether you’re building critical infrastructure in Greenland, supporting federal health programs in Florida, or protecting ecosystems in the Pacific, LAUKOA brings together people who care about what they do.

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SUMMARY:

LAUKOA is seeking to fill a System Administrator position for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) on site at Andrews AFB. The candidate will perform tasks to support the integrity and reliability of supported business applications enabling integrated healthcare delivery for those who serve in the defense of our country and their families.

• On-site support
• Salary Range: $100 - $125k based on experience
• Active Secret Security Clearance Required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Candidate will centrally install, configure computer software, and maintain its integrity, implement operating system enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system. Provide recommendations in the most efficient ways to provision physical and virtual components. Support and manage the patching services and patch repositories for all components. Provide administration, configuration and troubleshooting services in support of the local Operating Environments Work with medical Program Management Offices (PMOs) to conduct server consolidation of existing medical information systems into the LCI or the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) or Region-owned IT shared services environment and maintain MTF network connectivity. Manage installation of IT equipment, network devices, and peripheral devices.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage, administer, and provision database environments for use in the local platforms
• Provision computer and storage resources to meet customer requirements in a virtual multi-tenancy cloud and on premises environment.
• Administer centralized management tools to provision, license, configure, and monitor multiple operational systems across geographically separated units (GSU’s) with multiple customers.
• Provide enterprise solutions for load balancing, backup/restoral, and disaster recovery for the operating environment.
• Perform required Information System Security functions for the MTF-host medial applications/servers. Centrally install, configure, administer, and monitor/maintain all MTF Infrastructures and IT Shared Services Hosting Environments using government provided remote access and control tools.
• Develop the baseline operating environment images to include the OS and embedded applications.
• Maintain the Information Assurance (IA) posture of the Operating System (OS) and applications in the images, and update the images per configuration, validate function, integrity and distribute the images.
• Manage and maintain self-service provisioning, automation, and orchestration tools in an operational environment.
• Establish and maintain a system integrated test lab capable of supporting a full range of integration test activities for both the currently fielded IT shared services environment as well as maintenance/modernization releases.
• Develop and maintains metrics/reports for medical application downtime and customer support.
• Submit Situation Reports (SITREP) to the COR within 1 hour and a corrective action plan within 8 hours of system outage.
• Provide corrective action and diagnose problems through phone, electronic communication and in-person support on a variety computer, software printer, web, and mobile device related issues.
• Document, track, and monitor problems to ensure a timely resolution though the DHA approved ticketing system.
• Provide Tier I and II support to end users and Tier III Reach Back Support.
• Interact with network services, software systems engineering and/or applications development to restore service and/or identify and correct core problems.
• Simulate or recreates user problems to resolve operating difficulties.
• Recommend systems modifications to reduce current and future user problems.
• Interact with the Trouble Ticketing system to documents issues and resolutions.
• Provide support for Video Teleconferencing program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Secret Security Clearance Required
• Excellent level of organization and the ability to understand complicated logistical information and high attention to detail.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field identified.
• Minimum one year experience as a System Administrator (work experience may substitute for education).
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
• Apply software updates, security patches and apply DISA STIGs.
• Strong skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, compromise, and solve problems
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Execute as-needed vulnerability scans

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including: medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including: critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance; and an Employee Assistance Program.

LAUKOA gives preference to Internal Candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.