System Administrator (Night Shift) - Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI

Akima; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, lifeInsurance

401(k) and other benefits

PTO for regular employees

Job summary

Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima company, is seeking a VMware Systems Administrator to support STORMS contract operations at Schriever SFB, CO. You will perform extensive hands-on work with OSR, WANIFs, encryption devices, and SCN components, maintaining VPNs, routers, switches, and firewalls while improving network performance.

You will deploy VMware solutions, manage Windows Server/AD, and provide SME support for Cisco ISE; DoD certifications and security clearances are required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree with 5 years of experience or HS diploma/GED with 6–10 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required; Active Secret clearance to start; Top-Secret clearance possible.
• DoDM 8140.03 Intermediate Level certification or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Experience in trunk/circuit testing and monitoring for secure comms.
• Understanding of modern telecom networks architecture and circuits.
• Capable of autonomously handling tasks and addressing new challenges.
• Microsoft SQL Database Administrator experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain networks, VPNs, routers, switches, and firewalls; optimize performance.
• Coordinate with STORMS Team and customers for connectivity verification.
• Develop/deploy ANETS VMware solutions; administer and troubleshoot VMware environments.
• Manage Windows Server/AD; implement HA server/infrastructure; plan projects.
• Analyze and resolve OS/network/application performance issues.
• Handle client/server architecture and relational databases.
• Monitor and test Endpoint Security updates; implement policies for resources.
• administer Cisco ISE for network access control.
• Document processes and train personnel; perform complex configuration changes.
• Perform account, system, and database administration; manage tickets.

Skills

Trunk/circuit testing

VMware ESX

VCP preferred

Active Directory

Windows Server

SQL DBA

Secret clearance

Networking

Firewall management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Typing 50 wpm

Cisco ISE

Education

BS/BA degree

High School diploma/GED

Tools

VMware

NetApp

EMS

SolarWinds

LogRhythm

Cisco ISE

Job description

Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima company, is hiring a VMware Systems Administrator to support the Satellite Control Network Operations, Remote Site and Mission Partner Support (STORMS) contract. The Systems Administrator provides a broad range of hand‑on work to include performing trunk/circuit testing and monitoring to ascertain compliance with specified parameters. Performs operations, maintenance, and systems administration on the Operational Switch Replacement (OSR) Systems, Wide Area Network Interface Functions (WANIFs), encryption devices and other systems associated with Satellite Control Network (SCN) Operational Control Node (OCN) at Schriever SFB, CO.

Responsibilities

• Maintain computer networks including VPNs, router, switches and other physical hardware; install and configure network equipment; configure and manage firewalls as required; monitor computer systems to improve network performance for all systems.
• Coordinates efforts with STORMS Team and customers to ensure highly successful operations, configuration, and verification of connectivity.
• Develop/deploy ANETS VMware solutions; administer, configure, and troubleshoot/resolve VMWare environment issues; install operating systems, service packs, security patches and bug fixes as directed; provide technical support and document VMWare processes; keep informed of related developments in VMWare technologies and products; VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) preferred; extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of VMWare ESX and related technologies.
• Windows Server and Active Directory knowledge; must have knowledge of server technologies; implement highly-available server/networking/storage infrastructure; candidate may be involved in providing planning and execution of projects; troubleshoot and provide technical analysis concerning operating system, network, and application performance issues to resolution; coordinate problem management and resolution among a variety of functional areas and provide subject matter expertise support for diagnosing and resolving problems.
• Client/Server management and architecture work experience; client/server experience and provide judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of client/server system; analyze client/server requirements to ensure the system meets performance requirements; must be familiar with relational databases.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system/application activity and performance; perform functionality and integration testing for new and updated Endpoint Security Software; assist in the implementation of policies and standards related to the use of computing resources, overall implementation and operational aspects of multiple systems, operating environments, and related software.
• Provide system administration support to install, operate, configure, optimize, and maintain the Cisco Identify Services (ISE) tool for the enterprise; provide system administration expertise to deploy Cisco ISE network access control features; implement, configure and administer CISCO ISE.
• Develops procedures and trains personnel and performs complex operations
• Accepts, develops and implements the more complex configuration changes associated with the OSR and related systems.
• Perform account management, systems and database administration, testing, PMIs and troubleshooting/fault repair.
• Perform systems administration, database administration and master document upkeep, account management, software support and maintenance, outage documentation review, and repair of computer systems and peripheral devices.
• Interface with network system administrators and service desk teams to track job tickets on systems.
• Good communication skills are mandatory.
• Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 50 words per minute.
• Supports the operations and maintenance of the VMware virtual infrastructure.
• Provides security and network support for physical networking and firewall services.
• Performs troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs/fixes for network hardware related problems.
• Must be flexible with days off, schedule will change on a recurring basis (e.g., monthly) to ensure equitable coverage on this shift.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree and 5 years' experience; High School diploma/GED and 6-10 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required; Active Secret clearance to start with the ability to achieve a Top-Secret clearance.
• DoDM 8140.03 Intermediate Level certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire date.
• Experience in trunk/circuit testing and monitoring with the ability to review, interpret, and act upon message traffic to protect communication availability and routings efficiently and accurately.
• Demonstrated understanding of modern telecommunications networks architecture and circuits.
• Capable of autonomously performing all known tasks and capable of ascertaining and addressing unknown tasks, conditions, and parameters.
• Microsoft SQL Database Administrator experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Windows Server and Active Directory knowledge; must have knowledge of server technologies.
• Good communication skills are mandatory.
• Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors.
• Windows Server 2016/2019 and Active Directory certification.
• ESS (HBSS) training and certification.
• Networking and firewall experience/certification.
• SolarWinds work experience.
• Experience with the Satellite Control Network (SCN).
• Experience coordinating telecommunications projects involving installations, configuration changes, upgrades, etc.
• Knowledge of DISA policy and directives, I.E. DISA Circular 310-70-1.
• Direct experience performing and managing Service Desk functions and responsibilities
• Proven capabilities to implement standards for system operations for compatibility between hardware and software.
• Expertise in troubleshooting and resolving software, operating system, and networking problems.
• Schedules, performs, and monitors system backups and performs data recoveries when required.
• Experienced systems administration on VMware, Operational Switch Replacement (OSR) Systems, Wide Area Network Interface Functions (WANIFs), NetApp, EMS, SolarWinds, LogRhythm, and encryption devices.

Job ID

2026-25056

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$90,000 - $93,000

Benefits

• Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At FRA, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, FRA provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, FRA delivers streamline operations in support of an increasingly fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment.

As a FRA employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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