Systems AdministratorCybersecurity and Infrastructure Administrator

IQUASAR LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IQUASAR LLC is seeking qualified personnel for a dynamic, client-focused environment supporting networks, servers, desktops and security across multiple facilities. The role covers system and network administration, account setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and policy development.

The position requires DoD 8140 IAT-II certification, Active Directory, VMware, and ArcServe expertise, with a strong emphasis on security and documentation in an enterprise setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years’ experience with 2+ years in a TS processing environment
• Working knowledge of layer 2 and 3 network principles
• PowerShell and WMI ArcServe backup software support and configuration
• Experience maintaining on-site server hardware & software
• Experience configuring and implementing Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
• Experience working with Active Directory
• Knowledge of Cisco IOS commands to configure network equipment
• Sound knowledge of VMware ESXi, vCenter, and related technologies
• Must meet DoD 8140 IAT-II (Security+ CE) certification
• Must hold baseline DoD 8140 qualification (e.g., Security+ or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Install and configure software and hardware
• Manage network servers and technology tools
• Set up accounts, workstations and servers
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
• Troubleshoot issues and outages under guidance of Government IT Lead
• Ensure security through access controls, auditing and firewalls
• Upgrade systems with new releases and models
• Define system requirements and design solutions
• Research and recommend server administration improvements
• Train staff on new technologies and maintain documentation
• Configure and maintain networks and in-house servers
• Install and integrate new server hardware and applications
• Support third-party applications and ensure security
• Monitor network performance and test for weaknesses
• Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords
• Assist in resolving DoD CUI-related problems
• Define network policies and procedures

Skills

PowerShell

WMI

Active Directory

Cisco IOS

VMware ESXi

vCenter

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)

DoD 8140 IAT-II (Security+ CE) certification

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation

CA ArcServe Backup

SolarWinds

Windows Deployment Services (WDS)

Microsoft SQL Server

MySQL

SharePoint Server

Job description

We are seeking qualified, talented personnel to join their new team in a dynamic, client-focused environment. The environment consists of supporting 7 classified and unclassified networks of approximately 150 end-users, 50 physical and virtual Windows Servers, 10 physical and virtual Linux Servers, 500 Desktop Operating Systems, 40 network switches, and 15 printers across 4 facilities.

Essential Responsibilities

Perform Systems Administration duties such as:

• Installing and configuring software and hardware
• Managing network servers and technology tools
• Setting up accounts, workstations and servers
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
• Troubleshoot issues and outages under the guidance of the Government IT Lead
• Ensure security through access controls, auditing and firewalls
• Participate in upgrading systems with new releases and models
• Help to specify system requirements and design solutions
• Research and make recommendations on server system administration
• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies as they emerge
• Ensure documentation is in place and accurate

Perform Network Administration duties such as:

• Supporting, configuring, maintaining and upgrading networks and in house servers
• Install and integrate new server hardware and applications while keeping an eye out for needed updates
• Support and administer third-party applications, and ensure network security and connectivity
• Perform monitoring network performance and testing for weaknesses
• Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords
• Assist the Government IT Lead in Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) resolving problems reported by end user
• Help define network policies and procedures

Underlying Technologies

• Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems,
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux,
• VMWare Cloud Foundation,
• CA ArcServe Backup,
• ACAS (Nessus),
• SolarWinds Products,
• .Net Framework,
• Microsoft SQL Server,
• MySQL,
• Microsoft SharePoint Server, and
• CISCO Switches.

Required skills and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years’ experience with 2+ years working in a TS processing environment
• Working knowledge of layer 2 and 3 network principles
• Knowledge of PowerShell and WMI ArcServe backup software support and configuration
• Experience with maintaining on-site server hardware & software
• Experience configuring and implementing Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
• Experience working with Active Directory
• Knowledge of Cisco IOS commands to configure network equipment and troubleshoot issues
• Sound knowledge of VMware ESXi, vCenter, and related technologies
• Minimum DoD 8140 IAT-II (Sec+ CE) certification required
• Required to meet and maintain compliance with DoD 8140. This typically includes holding a baseline qualification certificate (e.g., Security+ or equivalent) appropriate to their primary IT role.

Operational environment relies heavily on specific Computing Environments (CE), which traditionally require role-specific CE certifications (CCNA for Network Administrator).