Sr. Systems Administrator

The Sr Systems Administrator will be responsible for providing daily operational requirements of computer network systems including workstation, file servers, virtual machines., * Experience as a Sr Network Engineer

• Installation of the following:
• Hardware/software
• System upgrades
• Network accounts.
• Network security.
• Interface and updates
• Ability to document the local system design.
• VMWare setup and maintenance.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and implement network security tools including firewalls, anti-virus, and intrusion detection services.
• Experience with storage solutions, networking configurations and disaster recovery.
• Ability to create, manage, and deploy containers.
• Troubleshooting skills for vCenter, ESXI hosts, NSX, Networking and VSAN storage.
• Capacity planning for virtual hosts and VMs.
• Experience with creating technical documentation of How-To-Guides and maintaining OneNote/SharePoint for team members.
• Strong understanding of virtual machines within architecture diagrams and how to articulate what data will be going across certain networks.
• Other Duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields such as computer science, computer engineering, information systems, network engineering, systems engineering, software engineering or a closely related discipline, * Equivalent specialized knowledge customarily acquired through a combination of military training, formal technical instruction, certifications, and substantial progressively responsible practical experience performing work of comparable scope, complexity, and independent judgment
• Security+ (DoD IAT Level II) or ability to meet requirements within three months of employment
• VMWare/vSphere
• This position requires an existing U.S. Government DoD granted security clearance/eligibility at the final Top-Secret level. Individuals must be able to maintain the necessary security clearance/eligibility for continued employment. U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to travel as needed.
• Job Located at a U.S. Government Facility

Preferred:

• Windows Server
• Linux +
• Familiarity with Navy Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and eMASS
• Contributes to development of Cybersecurity policies/SOPs (System Configuration, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Contingency/Business Continuity, etc.)

Experience Required:

• 5 years’ professional experience in systems administration
• 3 years of network engineering experience with 2 years of cloud architecture.
• Ability to operate effectively in a team environment as well as independently and provide direct interface with customers.

Since 1995, KES continues to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of a growing small business that focuses on the needs of its customers and employees and serves to provide a rewarding and challenging career. KES offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits. KES, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.

Koam Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES Inc.) is an employee-owned small business specializing in technology innovation and systems integration by combining innovative products and reliable engineering services. Headquartered in San Diego, California and with offices in Gig Harbor, WA KES provides services globally in systems engineering & technical assistance, requirements analysis, software design & development, systems integration & testing, independent verification & validation, and operational & logistic support.