Systems Administrator - Ridgecrest, CA

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$75K — $95K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification
  • 5+ years of systems administration experience
  • Proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Basic understanding of server and domain services administration
  • Experience in troubleshooting network and domain services
  • Knowledge of IT Service Management and Configuration Management processes.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, and server infrastructure
  • Monitor system integrity and availability of hardware and network resources
  • Review system logs and verify completion of backup jobs
  • Analyze network resource consumption and control user access
  • Implement and manage security controls in compliance with policies
  • Perform system backups and test restoration procedures
  • Conduct STIG reviews and compile compliance reports.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth within a government environment
  • Work in a secure facility with advanced technologies
  • Be part of a mission-driven organization supporting national defense
  • Collaboration with dedicated IT professionals
  • Engagement in continuous learning and professional development programs.
Full Job Description
Systems Administrator

Position Summary:
As Systems Administrator, you will provide support to Digital Information Technology and Cyber Network Infrastructure for Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) located in China Lake and Point Mugu, California. This position is 100% at Government location.

Security Clearance Requirements:
Must be a US citizen with DoD Top Secret security clearance

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Install, configure, and maintain the local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers.
Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems.
Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups.
Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses.
May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data
communications hardware and software
Ensure communications and information integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing security controls in accordance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
Perform backups of system-level, user-level, and security related information.
Test integrity of backup and restoration procedures in accordance with defined policies.
Provide input in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures.
Maintain growth statistics, space forecasts and software and hardware inventories.
Perform STIG reviews on a quarterly basis to ensure compliance and provide a report of non-compliant STIGS to the Government POC.
Conduct monthly maintenance on system assets.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. Experience will be accepted in lieu of degree
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification
At least 5 years' experience in systems administration
Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
Windows Desktop administration and security configurations experience
Basic understanding of server and other domain services administration
Familiarity with troubleshooting network and domain services
Log reviews
Security configuration and modification
Compliance administration
Reviewing system scans and mitigating findings
Ability to follow IT Service Management (e.g. ticketing) and Configuration Management processes and policies.
Physical Demands and Expectations:
Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting
Ability to speak, read, hear, and write with or without assistance
Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment

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