Bowhead Support Services

System Administrator

Bowhead Support Services$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in a related field
  • 5 years of relevant experience
  • CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Security+, or MCSE certification
  • Additional DoD 8570/DoD 8140 certifications as required
  • Current Top Secret clearance with SCI access.

Responsibilities

  • Support the DevOps team with OS, software, and application support
  • Track and deploy database changes across environments
  • Maintain and configure computer systems and network servers
  • Provide documentation for IT infrastructure upgrades
  • Manage backup operations and data protection processes
  • Optimize database performance and ensure cybersecurity compliance
  • Automate tasks with scripts and perform complex query analysis

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement plan options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunity to work in a key government support role
Full Job Description
Overview

Bowhead seeks a System Administrator to support the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC) in Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities

• Support DevOps team by providing routine OS, software, and application support• Track, version, deploy, and rollback database changes to production and development databases• Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization• Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new upgrades of IT infrastructure• Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures• Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance• Configure databases to meet cybersecurity requirements, ensure regulatory compliance, and adhere to database best practices• Automate and standardize repetitive tasks with version-controlled scripts and procedures• Analyze and write complex queries to support gathering metrics, troubleshooting application issues, and diagnosing performance issues• Work closely with members of the development, test, and operations teams to troubleshoot build breaks, enforce software quality standards, and deployment of the application to non-production and production environments• Managing and monitoring all installed systems and infrastructure• Installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software and system management tools• Stay abreast of industry standards and apply innovations• Executing MySQL statements to support the development team and table migrations during deployment of new versions of the application

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BA/BS in related field• 5 Yrs of relevant experience• Must have one of the following certifications or equivalent: CompTIA Server +/CompTIA Security+/Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), as well as any additional certifications required IAW DoD 8570/DoD 8140

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a Top Secret clearance with SCI access.

Physical Demands:• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

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About Bowhead Support Services

Bowhead Support Services is a defense contractor that provides a range of services to the U.S. government and other customers. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Bowhead Support Services provides services in the areas of engineering, logistics, information technology, and security. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Bowhead Support Services is a subsidiary of Ukpea?vik Iñupiat Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation.
Learn more about Bowhead Support Services
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million
NASDAQ

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