Systems Administrator II

Overview: This role will be onsite at Hohenfels, Germany “WTRS” Administer and configure physical and virtual environments across multiple platforms, ensuring the efficient deployment and maintenance of all machines. Manage Linux user accounts, security groups, permissions, and file systems to ensure secure and efficient access controls. Manage integration with Active Directory services and SSO. Maintain all Active Directory actions such as account creation, auditing, profile configuration, security permissions, file structure and organization, and exchange configuration. Responsibilities, * Administer and configure physical and virtual environments across multiple platforms, ensuring the efficient deployment and maintenance of all machines.

• Manage Linux user accounts, security groups, permissions, and file systems to ensure secure and efficient access controls. Manage integration with Active Directory services and SSO.
• Maintain all Active Directory actions such as account creation, auditing, profile configuration, security permissions, file structure and organization, and exchange configuration.
• Manage DNS and DHCP server configurations, ensuring accurate domain name resolution and IP address allocation.
• Utilize various scripting languages to automate system tasks, reduce manual workload, and enhance system reporting and management capabilities.

• Utilize advanced monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Splunk, Trellix, Vsphere, and ACAS to oversee real-time network and system performance. Monitor and manage system resources including CPU usage, memory usage, and disk usage to ensure optimal efficiency and security compliance.

• Install and maintain all program software and hardware.
• Perform patches and upgrades to ensure compliance with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, STIGs, SCG and relevant NIST controls .
• Collaborate with Systems Admins, Network admins, Software Engineers, and Hardware Engineers to ensure seamless integration and efficient system operations.
• Provide help desk support and training to ensure comprehensive coverage and quick response to system issues during rotational shifts.

Degree(s)/Years of Experience:

(2 +BA/BS or 1+MA/MS) or (4 +AA) or (6+No Degree).

Certification(s):

8140.03 DoD Certification (CompTIA Security + at date of hire and an Industry operating certification such as Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, Linux+, RHCSA within 6 months from date of hire)

Experience:

• Experience in monitoring and managing system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain the systems operating efficiency.
• Experience in setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space.
• Experience in monitoring policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Experience in providing patches and security compliance for installed applications and operating systems.
• Experience in scheduling and managing the installation of system software updates and patches to ensure high levels of security and efficiency.
• Experience in performing hardware installs and configuration; COTS SW installs; security patching; hardware maintenance; and user accounts.