Senior Systems Administrator

SCITES – Senior System Administrator 

Location: Doral, FL  

Required Clearance: TS or Secret w/SSBI (Tier 5 Investigation)

Certifications:  DoDM 8570 IAT Level II certification and one of the following: MCSA Server 2016, Azure Administrator AZ-104, or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

Required Education:  Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate level of experience based on position level  

Required Experience:  1- 5 years of System Admin experience 

Position Description:   

Exeter Government Services is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator (SA) to work for SOUTCOM on a newly awarded 6.5 year contract supporting server management for the Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC). Successful candidates will create operational databases, perform configuration control, maintains servers, network access and troubleshoot systems anomalies to ensure optimum performance. Must possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills  

Primary Responsibilities:   

• Install operating system software, patches, and upgrades 
• Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve system hardware, software, and networking issues 
• Configure, optimize, fine-tune, and monitor operating system software and hardware 
• Conduct server builds 
• Establish complex operational databases, software configuration control and system interfaces for computer systems related to customer requirements 
• Maintain file servers, network access; documents, analyzes and troubleshoots systems anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance 
• Manage daily activities of configuration and operation of systems and perform system capacity analysis and planning 
• Document and maintain servers, create monitoring reports and logs, and ensure functionality of system links 
• Monitor systems for acceptable performance and user accessibility, establish back-ups, and monitor system security 
• Apply appropriate OS and Application security patches in an expeditious manner 
• Supervise technical staff; develop and coordinate project directions and schedules to maximize benefits and minimize impacts on the customer organization 
• Perform multiple tasks concurrently and respond to emergency situation effectively 
• Plan, execute, and adhere to backup policies and disaster recovery procedures 
• Follow Authorized Service Interruptions procedures when appropriate 

Required Qualifications:  

• TS or Secret w/SSBI (Tier 5 Investigation)
• DoD 8570 IAT II (e.g., Security + CE) 
• one of the following certifications: MCSA Server 2016, Azure Administrator AZ-104, or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• BA/BS degree or commensurate level of experience based on position level 
• 1-5 years of System Admin experience  
• Shift work may be required to support real-world or contingency operations 
• Some travel may be required   

Desired Qualifications/Experience:  

• MCSE certification 
• Extensive troubleshooting and problem resolution experience 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills  
• Excellent communications skills 
• Active Directory, GPO, and account maintenance experience 
• A problem solver who, can get in, be given a project, and use an engineering implementation plan and make it work from cradle to grave 
• Has or is willing to expand their IT skills to include Linux, networking, or mission-related applications 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 

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