System Adminstrator - Akima, LLC
Suffolk, VA
About the Job
Work Where it Matters
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.
As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Description:
Akima Systems Engineering is looking for a System Administrator to manage systems for the Us Coast Guard C5I Service Center. Description of Duties as follows: Under direct supervision, installs and maintains operating and systems software, manages systems configuration, monitors compliance with system standards, evaluates software and/or hardware, administers and maintains user accounts and profiles, and performs operating system troubleshooting
Responsibilities:- Administers, develops, runs tests, implements, and maintains operating system and related software.
- Establishes and implements standards for computer operations for compatibility between hardware and software, according to specifications and parameters.
- Troubleshoots and resolves software, operating system, and networking problems.
- Schedules, performs, and monitors system backups and performs data recoveries.
- Recommends hardware and software upgrades according to growth statistics and disk space forecasts.
- Provides technical support for system users. Performs work under direct supervision.
- Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Baccalaureate Degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, or Network Engineering or certificate from an accredited Community or Technical College in System Administration and two (2) years of system administration experience required.
- A current System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) or equivalent certification is required.
- Additional specific information assurance certification requirements may be required at the task order level.
- A Secret clearance is required.