Systems Administrator Senior - Summit Technical Solutions

Are you aproblem solver?

Do you strive to make apositive difference?

Do you enjoy being a contributor to aworld class team?

Summit Technical Solutions (STS)is seeking aSystems Administrator- Senior to provide system administration support for enterprise networks, email servers, enterprise network server virtualization, networked printer operations, backup operations, disk management, input/output control, tape library functions, system software modification, system status/performance monitoring, system performance tuning, and inter-system data transfer.

Primary Responsibilities

• The Systems Administrator Senior duties include setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space.
• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. Assignments are often self-initiated.
• Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
• Work checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by formal review of superior.
• Applies advanced technical principles, techniques, theories and concepts.
• Contributes to the development of new principles and theories.
• Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs.
• Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.

Essential Job Functions

• System Administration support including: trouble ticket resolution support, installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, support of hardware, software, and communications node equipment in a networked environment, and associated administrative areas.
• Computer Operational Support including Server Operating Systems, Active Directory, E-mail, Fax and Print, Access Management, Backup and Restore, Tape Libraries, Database, User Training, Software Suite, and Application Support.
• Contribute to and maintain operations documentation, including configuration data, change requests, installation procedures, knowledge base articles, SOPs, engineering diagrams, and test plans.
• Support and monitor servers in a virtualized environment, including the development and maintenance of installation and configuration procedures, installation and maintenance of security patches, performing daily system monitoring, investigating and troubleshooting issues, and upgrading and configuring systems.
• Monitor daily operations of customer networks, including, enterprise networks, email servers, telecommunications networks/equipment.
• Integrate new technologies into new and existing systems, including the transition and migration of enterprise systems.
• Identify negative IT issues and impacts (i.e., processes, procedures, aging IT elements, ineffectiveness, obsolete elements, and defectiveness).
• Identify, research, and resolve technical problems. Recommend systems modifications to reduce user problems.
• Resolve hardware/software conflicts, install and configure servers/workstations, and peripherals.
• Responsible for installing, upgrading, and maintaining all associated operating systems, software on both classified and unclassified systems.
• Conducts system back-up operations, disk/storage management, and tape library support
• Configure/add new services as necessary; and perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource, optimization as required, plus configuring CPU, memory and disk partitions as required.
• Manage the design, maintenance, monitoring, development, and support of Windows servers, Virtual servers, and SQL servers.
• Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum level of performance.
• Coordinate efforts with Network Administration and cybersecurity personnel.
• Familiarity with Altiris and Remedy COTS software is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with routing protocols, TCP/IP, security requirements, and network communications.
• Experience with network printer deployment, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity in inter-system communication and data transfer.
• Support system, program, and product development across program lifecycle.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Required:

• Provide subject matter expertise in multiple domains:
• Citrix, Thin/Zero Client, Active Directory, MS Exchange
• Active Directory, Group Policy
• Application of Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) controls – DOD 8500.1
• VMWare
• Printer Servers
• Dynamic Hosting Configuration Protocol (DHCP )
• Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office specifically proven ability to perform advanced formatting in Word as well as the ability to learn new computer applications.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
• Strong Focus on Customer Service and Relations.
• Discretion and professional demeanor.
• Self-starter; Ability to work well independently and in teams.
• Able to judge competing demands and prioritize work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, face paced environment.

Experience

Required:

• 8+ Years experience

Education

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Sciences or a related field.

Certifications

Required:

• Security+ CE or equivalent certification
• Computing Environment Certification

Travel

Less than 25%

Work Environment

Office environment

Physical Requirements (include strength and frequency of use: rarely, frequently, regularly)

Other Requirements

This position requires the candidate to possess an active Secret Clearance and be a U.S. Citizen.

What makes STS great?

STS is a services-based organization that relies on the exceptional results our workforce delivers to customers every day. We realize that our customers’ high regard for our consistently high performance is only possible because of the talents, exceptional work ethic, and commitment of our people. We promote and live by a strong and inclusive company culture that places the focus oncustomerandemployeesatisfaction, communication, and respect.

What to expect from STS:

• Competitivetotal compensation plan, with immediate eligibility for most benefits and a 401(k) planwith matching contributions!
• A work environment that emphasizes the safety of our workforce
• An organization that is committed to upholding the highest level of business ethics and workplace conduct
• A company that supports "paying it forward" with involvement in several deserving organizations and encourages volunteerism in the employee's community
• Generous paid time-off program that starts on the first day of employment!
• Tuition and certification cost reimbursement programs for qualifying employees

STS is actively committed to employment of Veterans, whom we regard as one of our Nation’s greatest resources. Today, you will find Veterans at every level of our organization, continuing their service to our country by supporting our government contracts and customers. STS is proud of their dedication, work ethic, loyalty, and commitment to duty, and we will continue to promote career opportunities for Veterans who are sincerely deserving of our appreciation.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.