System Administrator

Abacus Technology is seeking a System Administrator to provide technical support for the SMC Range Network at Patrick AFB. This is a full-time position.

Provide system administration and support services, operation and maintenance of system servers, user computers, docked/traveling laptops, hand-held devices/mobile phones and networking infrastructure components.
• Perform and monitor system administration functions on the organizations' workstations and laptops to include power up and shut down, loading and configuring software or systems, monitoring telecommunications, and performing scheduled system backups.
• Perform and monitor system administration functions on the organization's virtual and physical data center servers which includes the VRV Web, SQL and file servers.
• Perform server builds, hardware refreshes, power management, software configuration, patch management, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor network connectivity and communications
• Perform scheduled system backups and file, database, and server restorations and administer the virtual environment.
• Provide help desk support for the customer and their authorized mission partners, including entering, updating and closing all support requests in the VRV and REMEDY trouble ticket databases, troubleshooting problems, and/or providing guidance via telephone and/or in person.
• Interface with local Communication Squadron personnel and INOSC personnel to enter and update change requests to network configurations, and troubleshoot network related issues.
• Provide escort to base personnel and other contractors who must gain access to equipment/server rooms, communications closets, etc.
• Provide inventory management of computer equipment, COTS Software Registrations and licensing, and assume the responsibility of Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) Custodian for the ECPLP and ECPLV organizations.
• Submit prioritized lists of hardware and software items to be procured by the government, install and integrate hardware and software as required to maintain the network solution.
• Establish configuration control of user workstations and servers.

5+ years experience in systems or network administration. Bachelor's degree in a related field is desired. Must be Security+ CE certified (or hold a similar certification in compliance with DoD 8570 IAT Level II). Experience with DoD systems. Significant MS Windows desktop and server operating systems and VMWare support experience. Significant experience with enterprise backup and SAN solutions. Experience providing application support for COTS and proprietary applications. Experience supporting both the client and server-side for enterprise systems. Must have experience with hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting. Must be customer service oriented and able to demonstrate strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled