Working knowledge of hardware installation and maintenance
Familiarity with Active Directory and database management
Responsibilities
Manage installation and maintenance of IT hardware and software
Enforce security controls per DoS policy
Ensure system integrity and data availability through backups
Log and resolve incidents using Ticket Management System
Monitor system performance and maintain technical documentation
Benefits
Work in a dynamic governmental environment
Opportunity to impact IT services for the Department of State
Exposure to a wide range of technology and systems
Support a crucial mission of national importance
Gain experience in IT security compliance
Full Job Description
Overview
We have an exciting opportunity at the Department of State! The Site Systems Administrator (SA) provides on-site SA services to specific office throughout the United States ensure we manage the assets and operations support the customer’s mission to provide IT services to DoS users enterprise wide.
Responsibilties:
In this role, you will manage the installation, maintenance, and proactive monitoring of hardware (servers, network switches, routers, workstations, hard drives, driver license readers, barcode readers, printers, digital scanners, etc.) and all customer applications (e.g., AD, System Center Configuration Manager/Post Administration Tool, Travel Document Issuance System, Passport Records Imaging System Management, Automated Cash Register System, and other locally installed customer applications).
This includes managing security and vendor patches, updates, vSphere Installation Bundles (VIBs), and Oracle/SQL databases. Additionally, you will be required to enforce security controls in alignment with DoS policies, including but not limited to AD administration (user accounts/privileges), vSphere/OS remediation, security compliance tools.
The SA will ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, efficiency, and effectiveness of systems, software, hardware, and data; provide technical support for testing and evaluation, and execute regular data backups, restores, and purging procedures to ensure data availability; coordinate hardware/software upgrades, consolidations, and equipment retirements.
Additionally, you will log, manage and resolve all incidents and service requests in the Ticket Management System (currently Service Now); initiate, track, and document all configuration changes for hardware, software, and permissions.
You will monitor system performance for anomalies; maintain current site topology diagrams, system configurations, and comprehensive technical documentation.
The SA will provide regular status reporting on all SA activities, manage internal project coordination, and promptly notify management of risks (e.g., power outages, environmental issues) affecting IT services.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The following are the education and experience required for this position:
5+ years
Bachelor's in IT or related field
Secret Security Clearance
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Comp TIA Sec+, ITIL 4 Foundation Certification(s)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires the ability to perform the below essential functions:
Sitting for long periods
Standing for long periods
Ambulate throughout an office
Ambulate between several buildings
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required
Repeatedly lift and carry weight up to 40 pounds
Travel by land or air transportation up to 10%
About Empower AI
Empower AI is a privately held company that develops artificial intelligence software for the healthcare industry. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Empower AI's software uses machine learning algorithms to analyze medical data and provide insights to healthcare providers. The company's software is designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Empower AI has approximately 50 employees and operates in the United States.