System Administrator - Night Shift (10pm-6am)

Work Where it Matters

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT 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 FRA, 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, FRA 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, FRA delivers streamline operations in support of an increasingly fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment.

As a FRA 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.

Five Rivers Analytics is looking for a System Administrator to work in Colorado Springs, CO.  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 minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. May act as lead. Typically requires BA and 5-7 years.  To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

• Perform operations, maintenance, and systems administration on Operational Switch Replacement (OSR) Systems, Wide Area Network Interface Functions (WANIFs), NetApp, EMS, SolarWinds, VMWare, LogRhythm, encryption devices and other systems associated
• Maintain computer networks including VPNs, routers, switches and other physical hardware; install and configure network equipment; configure and manage firewalls as required; monitor computer systems to improve network performance for all systems
• Develop/deploy ANETS VMware solutions; administer, configure, and troubleshoot/resolve VMWare environment issues; install operating systems, service packs, security patches and bug fixes as directed; provide technical support and document VMWare processes; keep informed of related developments in VMWare technologies and products
• Client/Server management and architecture work experience; client/server experience and provide judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of client/server system; analyze client/server requirements to ensure the system meets performance requirements; must be familiar with relational databases
• Monitor and troubleshoot system/application activity and performance; perform functionality and integration testing for new and updated Endpoint Security Software; assist in the implementation of policies and standards related to the use of computing resources, overall implementation and operational aspects of multiple systems, operating environments, and related software
• Provide system administration support to install, operate, configure, optimize, and maintain the Cisco Identify Services (ISE) tool for the enterprise; provide system administration expertise to deploy Cisco ISE network access control features; implement, configure and administer CISCO ISE
• Perform systems administration, database administration and master document upkeep, account management, software support and maintenance, outage documentation review, and repair of computer systems and peripheral devices
• Coordinates efforts with customers, associate contractors and fellow STORMS program personnel to ensure highly successful operations, configuration, and verification of connectivity
• Develop procedures and trains personnel and perform complex operations
• Accepts, develops and implements the more complex configuration changes associated with the OSR and related systems
• Good communication skills are mandatory
• Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors
• Must be able to type a minimum of 50 words per minute
• Capable of troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs/fixes for network hardware related problems
• Must be flexible with days off, schedule will change on a recurring basis (e.g., monthly) to ensure equitable coverage on this shift
• Coordinates, Conducts, ensures, and tracks maintenance action tracking and interfaces with the government for standards of compliance
• Implementation/ development of procedures, data analysis, and other activities on operational/ non-operationally accepted equipment
• Support system engineering and integration assessments on new program requirements

• BS/BA degree and 3 to 5 years' experience; High School diploma/GED and 6-10 years of experience
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Secret clearance to start with the ability to achieve a TS/SCI clearance
• DoDM 8140.03 Intermediate Level certification
• Experience in trunk/circuit testing and monitoring with the ability to review, interpret, and act upon message traffic to protect communication availability and routings efficiently and accurately
• Demonstrated understanding of modern telecommunications networks architecture and circuits
• Capable of autonomously performing all known tasks and capable of ascertaining and addressing unknown tasks, conditions, and parameters
• Microsoft SQL Database Administrator experience
• Windows Server and Active Directory knowledge; must have knowledge of server technologies
• Proficient with NetApp, EMS, SolarWinds, VMWare, LogRhythm, encryption devices