System Administrator II

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Systems Administrator II

Fort Meade, MD

***Top Secret Clearance with SCI and FSP Required***

***U.S. Citizenship Required***

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual with a broad range of expertise across multiple IT disciplines. The ideal candidate would have a combination of technical proficiency, leadership qualities, and strong problem-solving skills. Responsible for unique or complex information systems and/or information technology tasks within more than one discipline, such as application support, database administration, software quality assurance/quality control, software engineering, network telecommunications, and infrastructure operations of administration, analysis, engineering and design.

Job Description:

• Designs and builds complex information technology and systems infrastructures.
• Conducts analysis including planning, designing, and evaluating a variety of complex information technology tools.
• Handles user requests for system needs and upgrades that are unique or complex and require additional research.
• Implements various applications of a highly complex nature.
• Administers and runs complex tests on operating system and related software.
• Schedules, performs, and monitors system backups and, when necessary, performs data recoveries.
• Performs root cause analysis and diagnostics on the more unique or complex production systems.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and works with team members to implement efficiencies.
• Actively engaged in the planning and designing of new platforms and integrating new technologies into existing infrastructure. Evaluates new technologies and releases.
• Conducts cost analysis of proposed new/upgraded platforms and technologies.
• Effectively creates and maintains relevant systems documentation and user guides.
• Acts as a mentor to junior team members by providing guidance and expertise on troubleshooting unique or complex problems.
• Applies scripting methodologies to automate related tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field or equivalent relevant experience; Master's Degree preferred.
• CompTIA A+ or ITIL certification preferred
• 7-10 years of experience in information technology, systems administration or other IT related field.
• Candidates must possess a TS/SCI with FS poly

Other Job Specific Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems and products that include Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Microsoft Office365 and SharePoint, Microsoft Teams.
• Applies standard methodology, techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve complex system hardware, software or networking related problems.
• Ability to plan and coordinate the deployment of new technology and resolve technical problems individually and as a senior project participant.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to translate technical terminology into terms understandable to non-technical employees.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Advanced experience with cloud infrastructure, digital workspace, and storage technology.

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