System Administrator II

GAMA-1 Technologies; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

GAMA-1 Technologies is seeking a System Administrator II for their Seattle office. This role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining local and wide area networks, data communication networks, and servers in a telework environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and relevant experience along with strong troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Training and career development opportunities

Paid holidays and paid time off

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience as a System Administrator.
• Thorough understanding of LAN/WAN networking.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve network/system issues.

Responsibilities

• Administer user accounts and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware or software problems.
• Monitor network performance and recommend changes.

Skills

Networking protocols

Troubleshooting

Data backups

System security

Programming skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Relevant Certifications (A+, Network+, Security+, etc.)

Job description

Summary
GAMA-1 Technologies is seeking a System Administrator II to install, configure, and maintain an organization's local areanetwork(LAN), wide areanetwork(WAN), data communicationsnetwork, operatingsystems, and physical and virtual servers in a telework work environment. Performsystemmonitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware,network, and server resources andsystems. Reviewsystemand application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, includingsystembackups. Analyzenetworkand server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Essential functions/responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Administer user accounts, permissions, and access rights across the network and applications; ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and systemproblems, and replace defective components when necessary
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
• Perform routinenetworkstartup and shutdown procedures and maintain control records
• Monitornetworkperformance to determine whether adjustments are needed and where changes will be needed in the future
• Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software
• Train users in computer system use
• Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes
• Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software, and operating system software
• Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records
• Monitor and manage IT assets and inventory

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field or relevant work experience
• 4 years of experience as a System Administrator
• Thorough understanding of networking protocols, LAN networking, and WAN networking
• Evaluate networks and systems to make sure that they perform reliably and to anticipate new requirements as organizations’ needs change
• Ability to explain technical concepts and processes to non-IT workers
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems that arise with computer networks and systems
• Strong programming skills and the ability to work with a variety of computer hardware and software tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant Certifications (A+, Network+, Security+, RHCSA, RHCE, CCNA, MS Azure, etc.)
• Thorough understanding of networking protocols, LAN networking, and WAN networking

Work authorization/security clearance requirements
Ability to obtain a government security clearance

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization and client facilities.

Work Environment

• Work is normally performed in a telework work arrangement

The base salary range for this position is $94,925- $133,810.

This base salary range represents a general guideline. An individual’s base salary within that range is determined based on a variety of factors, including (without limitation) the scope, complexities, and responsibilities of the position, the government contract to which the position is assigned, geographic location, market conditions, and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and skills.

This base salary range represents a general guideline. An individual’s base salary within that range is determined based on a variety of factors, including (without limitation) the scope, complexities, and responsibilities of the position, the government contract to which the position is assigned, geographic location, market conditions, and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and skills.

GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more information click here.

ABOUT GAMA-1

GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on the utilization of industry and agency standards, establishment of standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.com

GAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), domestic violence victims, political orientation, status as a smoker or tobacco user, hairstyle, use of a service animal, education status, familial status, HIV/AIDS status, height, weight, reproductive healthcare decisions or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.