System Administrator II

Agile Defense; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense is seeking a System Administrator II to provide system administration support at Shaw AFB, SC. The candidate will perform technical support and operations for Trusted Thin Client systems, requiring a Secret clearance and relevant certifications.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in computer science and at least 4 years of software development experience. The position may require up to 10% travel and off-hours work for support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems Management, or related field plus 4 years of experience.
• Associate's degree and 6 years of experience in software development/engineering.
• 8 years of relevant software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, modify, and implement software programs/applications.
• Provide Tier 2 technical support.
• Monitor system performance and utilization.

Skills

Technical support

Software development

System administration

User account management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Associate's degree in computer science or related field

8 years of software development/engineering experience

Tools

Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)

Host Based Security System (HBSS)

Job description

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1690

Job Title: System Administrator II

Location: Shaw AFB, SC

Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s): DoD 8140 DCWF 411, Intermediate Level; Citrix Certified Associate -Virtualization (CCA‑V) or Citrix Certified Associate -Networking (CCA‑N), or equivalent certification;

Job Description

The employee shall perform system administration support tasks and activities for the Trusted Thin Client (TTC) server and client hardware, software, applications and services as support to the USAFCENT Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC). Will also perform technical support and O&M activities for TTC systems and infrastructure, and support cross domain solutions as required.

Education and Background

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems Management, Computer Engineering or related field and 4 years’ software development / engineering experience;
• Associate’s degree in computer science, Information Systems Management, Computer Engineering or related field, and 6 years’ software development/engineering experience;
• 8 years’ experience software development/engineering experience.

Years of Experience

Depends on experience and education level

Required Skills

• JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design, write, modify and implement software programs/applications.
• Develop "glue‑ware" to support operational client applications and security patches.
• Provide Tier 2 technical support.
• Install, configure, operate, manage, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, inspect and maintain server systems (physical and virtual), including administration of core and functional services.
• Manage and administer user accounts, profiles and access.
• Monitoring user access and adherence to established policies and procedures to ensure a secure operating environment.
• Monitor workstation and server logs for errors and failures and perform appropriate troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Provide technical assistance for assigned projects.
• Provide desktop, server and software application integration support.
• Operate and maintain monitoring and analysis tools; including but not limited to Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and Host Based Security System (HBSS); and detect, analyze and resolve platform, infrastructure and system problems.
• Monitor and control system performance, utilization and capacity to ensure optimal performance, availability, serviceability and recoverability; and report any vulnerabilities or deficiencies to government technical representatives.
• Evaluate current architecture, research current technologies/solutions; and provide systems hardware/software upgrade and replacement recommendations for end‑of‑life/end‑of‑support COTS products to government technical representatives.
• Update and maintain as‑built TTC systems/server configuration and connectivity drawings, diagrams and documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to brief colleagues and leadership.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a high energy environment.

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions

• Contractor site with 0%–10% travel possible. Possible off‑hours work to support releases and outages. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

Strength Demands

• Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities