System Administrator

Establishes and maintains smooth operation of computer systems (to include operating systems, software and hardware) in networked or stand-alone configurations, maintains system integrity, and upgrades systems and/or servers as required. May create and document new methods supporting network/system operations and implement changes to procedures. Consults with support teams, help desks, customers and other technical staff in the resolution of problems, coordinates and performs operation and/or maintenance activities for networks/servers, identifies recurring problems and recommends steps to reduce the severity or frequency of problems. May plan for the transition of development and/or production environments to new technologies, utilize system software to monitor the performance of system files, manage system data to maintain performance efficiencies and/or study system requirements to determine proper server installation methods and procedures.

• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.

• Plan, coordinate, and implement network/system security measures in order to protect data, software, and hardware.

• Provides regular monitoring and analysis regarding short and long-range planning for in-house systems.

• Prepares or ensures that appropriate documentation exists, including operational instructions.

• Writes or modifies basic scripts to resolve performance problems and automate administration tasks.

• Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.

• Bachelor’s with 5 - 8 years of system administration experience (or commensurate experience)

• Clearance Required: Abilty to maintain a public trust clearance

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