Windows System Administrator

Description:

The Windows System Administrator will be responsible for administrating day-to-day IT systems to include system availability, backup/restore, configuration changes, maintaining and patching both physical and virtual. Installs new software releases, system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches and resolves software related problems. Sectionalizes trouble between hardware and software. Performs system backups and recovery, possibly using non-standard tools and methods. Maintains data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Provides 2nd and 3rd Tier support, coordinating timely resolution of problems related to computing hardware and software. Involves consulting with clients, hardware and software vendors, application programmers and the networking (WAN/LAN) support groups. Includes direct technical support for all products delivered in this 7x24 hour environment. Responsible for monitoring and responding to technical hardware and software problems utilizing a variety of testing tools and techniques for desktop, servers, LAN/WAN, voice or video networks. Performs capacity planning, system administration, system tuning, problem analysis and hardware/software upgrades. Develops administrative policies, documentation and procedures to ensure that assets are properly maintained and operated. May install and configure workstations, servers, printers, and data, voice or video network components. Performs testing and establishes system acceptance criteria on current and new hardware and software. Develops local administrative policies and procedures to ensure database and system integrity. Conducts meetings with the clients and other support groups to establish critical dates and LAN and client/server requirements, determines training needs and develops system administration guidelines tailored to the work environment. Coordinates the delivery and staging of client/server hardware and software including Ethernet wiring for the workstation and file server platforms. Configures and builds the server hardware and network interfaces to meet client and vendor technical specifications. Completes documentation needed for inventory and installation planning. Builds client profiles and system configurations for software distribution equipment. Responds to system alerts and engages in troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Qualifications:

Ten (10) years of experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Required Clearance: Candidate must have a TS/SCI polygraph clearance

CyberCore has, on many occasions, expressed support and commitment to the principles of diversity and equal employment opportunity. It is CyberCore’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as administer all personnel actions, without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. CyberCore will not tolerate unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is prohibited. CyberCore is committed to ensuring that CyberCore’s workforce and volunteers reflect America’s diverse population. CyberCore knows that such diversity will enrich the company with the talent, energy, perspective and inspiration we need to achieve our mission.