Systems Administrator - Level I

Attainx Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Matching 401(k) plan

Tuition/training reimbursement

Long & Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Attainx Inc. in Norman, OK is seeking an IT Systems, Network and Data Management Specialist to support the NWS WDTD computing facilities. The role covers desktop, laptop, server administration, network planning and LAN support, and management of meteorological data.

You will work with OU NWC building owners and must comply with government and NOAA IT guidelines, while helping ensure secure remote access, backups, and ongoing system improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing systems security procedures for desktops, laptops, servers, peripherals, and software per government guidelines.
• Experience installing, configuring, and managing enterprise hardware and software across endpoints and servers.
• Proven ability to manage computer networks, switches, and connectivity devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems security and follow procedures for desktops, laptops, servers, peripherals, and software, adhering to government guidelines.
• Support and maintain Desktop, Laptop, and Server hardware, including peripherals (scanners, printers, sound, video), and software.
• Diagnose and correct hardware and software problems.
• Administer / monitor all backup systems (monthly full backup, daily incremental backups, two-month revolving window).
• Support the email system by maintaining accounts and email lists in coordination with the Network Manager.
• Support Windows, Linux, and UNIX servers, workstations, laptops, and virtual machines.
• Assist the ISSO with continuous Certification and Accreditation requirements, as needed.

Skills

Systems Security

Enterprise Hardware

Network Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Windows Server

Linux/UNIX

VPN/Remote Access

Backup Systems

Job description

Attainx Inc.

Job Title: IT Systems, Network, and Data Management Specialist (WDTD)

Location: Norman, OK (on-site)

Clearance: Moderate Public Trust

Citizenship Status: US Citizen Required

Position Overview

AttainX, Inc. is in search of a dynamic IT Systems, Network and Data Management Specialist to join our team. This position provides essential logistics and installation support to the National Weather Service (NWS) Warning Decision Training Division (WDTD) computing facilities. Key areas of responsibility include comprehensive desktop, laptop, and server administration, network planning and Local Area Network (LAN) support, and management of critical meteorological data. This role requires collaboration with the University of Oklahoma (OU) National Weather Center (NWC) building owners and adherence to government and NOAA IT guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide systems security and follow procedures for the use and maintenance of Desktops, Laptops, Servers, peripherals, and software, adhering to government guidelines.
• Support and maintain Desktop, Laptop, and Server hardware, including adapters, devices, peripherals (scanners, printers, sound, video), and software.
• Diagnose and correct hardware and software problems.
• Administer / monitor all backup systems (monthly full backup, daily incremental backups, two-month revolving window).
• Support the email system by maintaining accounts and email lists in coordination with the Network Manager.
• Support Windows, Linux, and UNIX servers, workstations, laptops, and virtual machines.
• Assist the ISSO with continuous Certification and Accreditation requirements, as needed.

Network and Data Support

• Maintain the performance of the computer network, switches, and other network connectivity devices.
• Perform network administration, including the addition/deletion of users, control of access rights, service management, and monitoring.
• Support secure remote connectivity (VPNs) and the IP-based VTC system.
• Support organizing, archiving, processing, and retrieving data sets from archives.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing with systems security procedures related to the maintenance of Desktops, Laptops, Servers, peripherals, and software, adhering to government guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience installing, configuring, and managing enterprise hardware that includes desktops, laptops, servers, peripherals, and software.
• Demonstrated performance management of computer networks, switches, and other network connectivity devices.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a closely managed support role.
• Must be able to work onsite in Norman, OK.
• Must be able to obtain a moderate public trust security clearance.

Preferred Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
• 4+ years of relevant experience in system administration or technical support.
• Two of four certifications from,
  • Managing Modern Desktop (MD101 or higher) Certification
  • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
  • Red Hat Server Administrator (RHSA)
  • CISCO Professional Level Certification (such as CCDP, CCNP, etc.)

AttainX Inc. is SBA Certified 8(a), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS, and a Gold Level SAFe Partner. For over 14 years, AttainX has delivered innovative IT and cloud-based solutions for a broad portfolio of federal clients, including USDA, NOAA, DOE, DHS, and DIA.

Benefits:

• Paid vacation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Tuition/training reimbursement
• Long & Short-Term Disability

Accommodations:

Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable workplace accommodations by contacting AttainX Human Resources directly and specifying the nature of the support needed.