Systems Administrator

In this role, my expectations are that candidates will: - Serve as the primary Systems or Network Administrator for a classified government contract. - Communicate effectively at all organizational levels, both internally and externally, in both written and verbal formats. - Ensure the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems by coordinating with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management. - Support multiple networks while ensuring necessary administration tasks are completed and directing others as necessary. - Analyze both internal and external customer requirements to identify equipment and software needs as solutions to problems through automated systems. - Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve system performance and reliability, including tasks such as installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management. - Provide backup and recovery services, manage file systems and disk space, and regularly manage virus protection. - Create and maintain user and computer accounts, modifying file permissions and security access lists as needed. - Test new product releases to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact. - Develop and document technical processes and procedures as required. - Recommend purchases for hardware, software, and system components. - Function as a point of contact for discussions with vendors, troubleshoot issues, and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions. - Strictly adhere to Information Systems security guidelines at all times. - Maintain security audit and logging information on classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). - Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security. - Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts. - Work under minimal supervision, independently formulating and developing approaches to solutions.