Systems Administration - Enduring Solutions

Performs duties as a computer systems administrator, domain administrator, network engineer, and systems adviser to the Arizona Department of Public Safety's Digital Forensic Lab (DFL).

*3 MONTH CONTRACT* WILLING TO HIRE ON FULL TIME

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications:

Experience Required: Five

years’ experience working on comparable projects.

Previous experience working on government projects.

Education Required: Requires

a four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer information systems or a related field, and two (2) years of computer administration experience in a computer environment for a large (1,000+ employee) workforce;

OR a combination of education and experience which includes a minimum of two (2) years of computer administration experience in a computer environment for a large (1,000+ employee) workforce.

Developing, reviewing, interpreting, and proofreading comprehensive, analytical, statistical, technical, and administrative reports, documents, and manuals.

The use of system testing applications to identify performance, data integrity, communication and functionality problems, and ensure the systems are corrected accordingly.

Developing logical conclusions and implementing practical solutions to highly complex security, networking, and systems and user management.

Analyzing user needs to design appropriate system modifications and infrastructure to meet identified requirements.

Provides expert level management of Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, and Mellanox hardware and configuration solutions.

Provides expert level knowledge, management, architecture, design, and engineering of network hardware and software.

Maintain digital backups for the Storage Area Network (SAN) production server.

Maintain and upgrade domain and file servers as needed.

Maintain SAN, both updates and troubleshooting.

Archive and Restore case files to and from the tape library as needed.

Set up new domain users and maintain Active Directory.

Configure and setup forensic workstations and other hardware.

Provide support as needed for Servers, SAN, Lab Network, and client workstations.

Work with multiple workgroups/agencies to assist with network issues and upgrades within the DFL.

Track expirations, maintain, and update multiple software, dongles, and user licenses.

Install and configure hardware and software to DPS and DFL standards.

Maintain updates for Antivirus Software.

Work with Certified Forensic Computer Examiners (CFCE) to resolve hardware issues, research remediation for hardware/software issues, and assist with purchasing hardware.

Plan, initiate, and manage highly technical projects related to networks, information security, and cloud configuration and environment design.

Design and implement complex network architecture and systems.

Complete complex system and networking documentation and network mapping.

Ability to work independently to accomplish the DFL mission.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to testify in court proceedings to the integrity of the server and its data.

Additional Information:

Ability to work a flexible schedule, to include nights/weekends dependent upon the needs of the DFL.

This is an onsite position, and remote work is not authorized.

The working location is in the vicinity of Greenway Rd and the I-17 in Phoenix.

Skills:

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