Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
System Administrator / Tier II Support is a hybrid role that blends technical support for end-users and the administration of IT systems. This position is responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operation of IT services, providing frontline technical support to end-users, and managing the organization's IT infrastructure. The individual will troubleshoot technical issues, perform routine maintenance, and implement system upgrades to ensure optimal performance and security.
The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with strong communication skills and a deep understanding of IT operational processes who thrives in a fast-paced environment where they can balance both user support and infrastructure management. The candidate should be able to work independently and/or with minimum guidance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a point of contact for IT support requests, responding to incoming inquiries via phone, email, ticketing system, or in person.
- Maintain a positive customer-service approach to problem-solving and issue resolution.
- Educate and train end-users on basic technology tasks such as password management, data backup, and software usage.
- Install, maintain, and support a secure Microsoft Windows and Linux network
- Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network-related issues for desktops, laptops, and printers.
- Provide onboarding support, including setting up and configuring devices, user accounts, and email systems for new employees.
- Document help desk tickets, issue resolutions, and repetitive problems to enable efficient troubleshooting and to inform future preventative measures.
- Work with internal teams and external vendors to implement new IT initiatives, projects, or solutions.
- Perform scheduled backups on systems.
- Maintain inventory of hardware and software assets.
- Maintain file servers, firewalls, network access, security monitoring systems and system documentation as required.
- Manage Active Directory, group policies, and user accounts, ensuring appropriate access permissions.
- Ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure.
- Monitor and respond to security vulnerabilities or incidents, ensuring systems are protected from breaches or cyber threats.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Competencies:
- 2 to 4 years of experience with BS/BA or 0 to 2 years with MS/MA or 8-10 years of experience with HS.
- DoD Approved 8570 - IAT Level II (e.g., Sec+, CISSP, etc.)
- Must possess an active TS/SCI with a Polygraph.
- Ability to work independently
- Proficiency with Windows operating systems.
- Strong understanding of desktop hardware troubleshooting.
- Understanding of information security best practices.
- Knowledge of Active Directory, Office administration, and email Exchange systems.
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
- Familiarity with networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DHCP) and hardware (e.g., routers, firewalls, switches).
- Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and multitasking abilities.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with a service-oriented attitude.
- Basic understanding of scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
- Basic experience with Linux systems
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift and carry IT equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Availability for on-call support as needed, including occasional after-hours and weekend support.
- Willingness to travel to additional office locations. (travel 10% or less of time)
Desired Skills and Competencies:
- Experience with Linux system administration.
- Experience with Microsoft On-Premise Software Center Configuration Management
- Experience with Splunk and Tenable Nessus
- Experience with NIST 800-53 security controls
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.