Modern Technology Solutions

Systems Administrator/Information Assurance Support - Journeyman

Modern Technology Solutions$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant DoD work experience, waivable with approval
  • 18+ months' experience in a SAP or SCI environment, waivable with approval
  • Security+ Certification
  • Understanding of TCP/IP fundamentals including DNS, DHCP, FTP, and SSH
  • Experience with CAISI, CSS VSAT, and networking solutions

Responsibilities

  • Perform network system administration and act as POC for multiple systems
  • Provide VTC support for AF7 and JWICS
  • Identify and resolve IT issues, especially unusual or complex problems
  • Oversee the maintenance and upgrade of IT systems to ensure minimal disruption
  • Troubleshoot complex hardware and software malfunctions
  • Analyze system failures to isolate problems and implement solutions
  • Plan and coordinate the installation of software and hardware for classified networks

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a classified environment with cutting-edge technology
  • Engagement with a diverse team of program managers and engineers
  • Support for professional development through certifications and training
  • Work-life balance initiatives
  • Potential for networking with industry subject matter experts
Full Job Description
As an IT professional with MTSI, you will be responsible for installation, upgrading, monitoring, maintaining and supporting networks, software and hardware systems for multiple Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) infrastructure. You will interact daily with program managers, engineers, and industry subject matter experts across multiple Service domains supporting Department of Defense (DoD) Services and Agencies, and Intelligence Community (IC) customers. This position is located at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

Responsibilities:

Personnel shall be experienced and motivated Security professionals with the necessary skills to support the ATEA FPO by applying knowledge of DoD security support services in a classified work environment.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:
  • Perform network system administration: Administer and maintain assigned multiple systems and act as the ATEA FPO POC for networks.
  • Provide ATEA FPO VTC support for AF7 and JWICS.
  • Define IT issues and work to resolve:
  • Identify system problems of an unusual or complex nature and develop corrective action.
  • Continually survey system operation to identify and anticipate potential problems which could lead to loss or serious interruption or compromise of system availability.
  • Troubleshoot and analyze unusual or complex hardware and software malfunctions to resolve physical and logical processing problems and recommends acquisition of equipment, software and/or hardware which will resolve operational problems.
  • Identify corrective or preventive procedures and takes actions to rectify immediate problems and prevent future occurrences.
  • Analyze and diagnose system failures to isolate source of problems. Perform testing, troubleshoot, and correct complex or unusual problems involving interface and interoperability of system components such as hardware, systems software, and applications programs.
  • Plan, coordinate, and install applications software and hardware for multiple classified networked systems.
  • Maintain inventory control records for all ATEA FPO IT equipment, to include current and future inventory; this includes new software and networks.
  • Optimize the functionality and performance of hardware and software systems and ensures availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of servers.
  • Oversee the installation and configuration of applications software and the establishment of user environments.
  • Facilitate the shared drive cleanup effort (NIPR, SIPR, CV2).
  • Design data products, processes, or programs that enhance functional area management and provide for increased organization optimization of Information Technology processes.
  • Implement formal Information Systems Security Plan while also enforcing Information System Security policies.
  • Manage installation of system patches and enhancements/updates and ensure system integrity is not compromised.
  • Develop standard procedures for account establishment, system maintenance, and system recovery.
  • Ensure maintenance and upgrade procedures are established in such a way as to minimize disruption to normal business functions of organization within the installation. This includes ensuring scheduled backups and the application of upgrades or system patches will have minimum impact.
  • Provide proactive consultation and instruction with system users to ensure seamless implementation of changes.
  • Support contractor inspections to ensure contractor node network controls are documented and properly implemented.


Qualifications Required:
  • 5+ years of relevant DoD work experience (years of experience may be waiverable with customer approval)
  • 18+ months' experience in a SAP or SCI environment (SAP/SCI experience may be waiverable with customer approval)
  • Security+ Certification
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, FTP, SSH, IP CONFIG)
  • Experience with CAISI, CSS VSAT, and networking


Education:
  • HS Diploma


Even better if you have these desired skills:
  • Experience in Technical Support, Cloud Computing, Information Security, and Compliance
  • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certifications
  • Installing, configuring, and managing network switches and routers (versed in OSPF, MPLS, SDN, routing/switching on Juniper and Cisco hardware platforms)
  • Proficiency with Active Directory, domain controllers, IP addressing, DNS, remote access, VLANs, and VoIP systems
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently


Clearance Requirements:

  • Possess an active Top Secret security clearance, based upon a Single Scope Background (SSBI/SBPR).
  • Must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) access.


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About Modern Technology Solutions

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a leading-edge engineering and technology company that provides critical solutions for complex military and commercial programs. MTSI has been providing engineering and technical services to the defense industry since 1993. The company has a strong focus on innovation and is committed to delivering the best solutions to its clients. MTSI has a highly skilled workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical experts who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to its clients. The company has a proven track record of success and has received numerous awards and recognition for its work.
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1,000 employees
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1993

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