Systems Administrator II - Ft. Belvoir

The United States Army (USA), 7th Signal Command requires a System Administrator II (Mid-level System Administrator) with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar discipline and a minimum of six (6) years’ experience working in the areas and performing the types of actions listed in the following “Essential Functions” and “Competencies” discussions. One (1) of these six (6) years of total experience must include working with computer systems using similar software and operating systems as those described in the client requirements. The successful candidate must have a SECRET security clearance, must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, must be a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and must have experience working with the Remedy Ticketing system (ARS). Performs day-to-day administration tasks in a Microsoft Active Directory environment, monitors servers, network services and their backup system, and configures and maintains WSUS to provide security and maintenance patches to systems at remote locations, resolves issues with hardware, operating systems, desktop applications, telephones, and network attached printers, and installs new software releases, system upgrades, evaluates and installs software patches and resolves software related issues. (See “Essential Functions” for more detailed listing) The customer prefers candidates who possess experience working with LAN/WAN with wireless interfaces. (See “Competencies” for more detailed listing)

Essential Functions

• Resolves issues with hardware, operating systems, desktop applications, telephones, and network attached printers.
• Installs new software releases, system upgrades, evaluates and installs software patches and resolves software related issues.
• Maintains data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity.
• Performs day-to-day administration tasks in a Microsoft Active Directory environment
• Monitors servers, network services and their backup system
• Creates and maintains documents to assist users with common configurations and tasks.
• Active Directory Administration (creation, deletion and management of user accounts).
• Installs, manages, and upgrades antivirus products
• Accomplishes security and update patching of Microsoft systems.
• Accomplishes Desktop and Server imaging using Microsoft Windows imaging tools and the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK).
• Maintains backups of data collected
• Configures and maintains WSUS to provide security and maintenance patches to systems at remote locations.
• Supports the completion of all projects/programs as needed

Competencies

• Must be a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) with experience using the Remedy Ticketing system (ARS).
• Must possess/demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer desires candidates who possess/demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral and writing). May interact with the government customer and senior government leadership leaders at the highest levels, prefer those who have experience and skills in this area.
• Customer desires candidates with experience working with LAN/WAN with wireless interfaces.

Experience

• A minimum of six (6) years' relevant experience is required for this position

Education

• Must possess a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar discipline, preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be MCSA certified