Systems Administrator I

Institute for Defense Analyses

• $75K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent IT experience).
  • Fundamental knowledge in supporting Microsoft servers, systems, and software.
  • Experience in building and troubleshooting Windows Servers, both physical and virtual.
  • Basic networking knowledge is advantageous.
  • Proficient in troubleshooting applications like VMware/VSphere and backup systems.
  • Familiarity with storage systems (e.g., Dell EMC Unity, Data Domains) is required.
  • Organized and self-motivated, capable of working with minimal supervision.
  • Effective communication skills with all employee levels.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain necessary security clearances.

Responsibilities

  • Provide operational support and maintenance for optimal system performance and security.
  • Assist in implementing IT technology initiatives and transitioning support.
  • Build physical and virtual servers according to specifications.
  • Ensure compliance with security and business requirements per directives.
  • Follow established operating procedures and standards.
  • Administer both classified and unclassified systems for availability.
  • Stay updated with industry trends to enhance technical proficiency.
  • Immediately report network and system issues to supervisors.
  • Respond to critical support issues outside of regular hours.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse IT systems and projects.
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development.
  • Engagement in a collaborative team environment.
  • Potential for career advancement within the IT field.
  • Work on cutting-edge technology initiatives and systems.
Full Job Description
Overview:

Under general supervision, this position administers, and maintains multiple IT systems, servers and software. The incumbent applies general knowledge and exercises discretion and independent judgment to solve a range of operational non-routine problems of limited scope and complexity. Responsibilities include maintaining systems functionality, availability, security and performance. Assists in the implementation of programs or projects through operational and technical support. Provides support of IT operational tasks and requirements. Maintains configuration standards and adheres to IT best practices and corporate and security policy. Due to the nature of this position, and the requirement for extended coverage, this position may be required to work hours outside of a regular schedule.

Responsibilities:
  • Provides operational support and maintenance to ensure systems functionality, availability, security, and performance.
  • Assists in the implementation of IT technology initiatives and assists the engineering staff in the transition of operational support.
  • Builds new physical and virtual servers to design specifications.
  • Ensures all systems meet or exceed the business and security requirements in accordance with IDA, DOW, NSA, DISA, and DCSA directives and guidelines.
  • Follows standard operating procedures and processes.
  • Administers and maintains classified and unclassified systems and services to ensure optimum performance and availability.
  • Develops technical proficiency in IT technologies; keeps abreast of industry trends.
  • Communicates all computer network, system and service problems and outages immediately to the SEO supervisors and/or EITO Manager.
  • Responds to critical after-hours support issues.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related field with one year Information Technology experience OR high school diploma with three years Information Technology experience.
  • Possess fundamental knowledge and principles in supporting servers, systems, and software, preferably Microsoft.
  • Experience with building, deploying, and troubleshooting Windows Servers - both physical and virtual servers.
  • Knowledge/broad experience in networking is a plus.
  • Ability to troubleshoot server-side issues, applications such as VMware/VSphere, CommVault backup system (other backups systems are acceptable), and experience with storage systems such as Dell EMC Unity, Data Domains, Isilon.
  • Knowledge and experience with Nutanix a plus.
  • Must be organized, self-motivated and able to work with general supervision.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form and with all levels of employees; possess good interpersonal skills.
  • Must be willing to work hours outside of a regular schedule.
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearances.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DOW 8570 IAT II certification.


Compensation:

We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation program and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range based on data-driven market analysis for each position. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $75,549 - $120,879. Individual salary within this range will be commensurate with the incumbent's experience, unique skills and qualifications, and other relevant factors.

U.S. Citizenship is required

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required

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