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About Bering Straits Professional Services, LLC
Bering Straits Professional Services (BSPS) is committed to world-class management of global logistics, training and procurement services for U.S. Government agencies. BSPS is certified by the . In February 2022, BSPS became an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certified company. BSPS received the ISO 9001 quality standard certification through the Performance Review Institute (PRI).
PRI recognized BSPS for having met the stringent requirements of international standards, ongoing commitment to satisfying stakeholders and a dedication to continual improvement of their management systems. Through this certification, BSPS has joined an elite number of organizations worldwide who have achieved certification to this globally recognized ISO 9001 quality standard.
About this position: STRMM System Administrator Location – Aberdeen, MD
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Wage/Salary Range: $125k
Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Windows Server, including AD, GPO, and DNS.
- Manage and support physical & virtual server systems, including hardware, OS, applications, and databases.
- Perform system upgrades, patching, and performance optimization.
- Administer SAN/NAS enterprise storage solutions.
- Support Microsoft Exchange environments (preferred).
Monitoring, Troubleshooting & O&M
- Monitor systems for faults, alarms, and outages; isolate root causes and restore service.
- Provide Tier 2 support for escalated/networking issues.
- Conduct trend analysis for availability, reliability, and survivability.
- Coordinate with external agencies/contractors on issues beyond demarcation points.
Network, Security & Performance
- Perform network troubleshooting with strong foundational networking experience.
- Apply security updates, DISA-aligned patching, and hardening standards.
- Utilize enterprise tools like SCOM, MECM(SCCM), and monitoring systems.
- Support both planned and unplanned infrastructure changes.
Database & Application Support
- Plan, install, manage, and administer databases to ensure performance and security.
- Conduct database patching, configuration, and capacity management.
- Manage user access, permissions, and privileges.
- Develop backup and recovery plans.
- Build or knowledge to build custom SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) reports, queries, templates, and integrations.
- Maintain database documentation, data standards, and dictionaries.
Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications
- Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, OR An associate’s degree plus seven (7) total years of recent specialized experience, OR a certification plus seven (7) years of recent specialized experience, OR eleven (11) total years of recent specialized experience.
- Active US Government issued Secret clearance.
- Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT related field
- Experience: A+, Security+, Network+, Four (4) years in IT customer support and shall have two (2) years’ experience in a military environment.
- Substitution / alternate qualification: In lieu of a Bachelor's degree you need 10 years of related experience
- Minimum of three 4 years of hands-on experience in Windows Server systems administration.
- Must hold the following certifications: advanced certifications CompTIA A+ , CompTIA Network+ CCNP, CCNA, MCSE and leadership in large-scale network operations.
- Able to travel to support mission up to 10%.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
· Software / Application Customization
- Design, write, and modify software programs or application components.
- Install and customize applications to support mission needs.
Documentation & User Management
- Create clear, detailed technical documentation.
- Manage user accounts, profiles, and access.
- Ensure user compliance with security and access policies.
Preferred
- Support other mission-related technical tasks as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
· This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.
DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements
· This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.
Necessary Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Qualifying Factors
As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.
Shareholder Preference
BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.
Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.