Systems Administrators perform admin level support in accordance with the SIE OPORD. Systems Administrators must possess strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills, in addition to in-depth technical knowledge of the Government’s systems’ hardware and software. The position requirements vary depending on system complexity, the types of operating and network systems being supported, and the size of the organization. A background in the specific types of hardware and software systems used by the Government is required. Systems Administrators monitor and control one or more mid-range application servers. This position studies program operating instructions to determine equipment setup and operations. Systems Administrators continuously observes the operation of assigned applications and storage devices to monitor system operation and determines the point of hardware or software failure. This position manipulates systems in accordance with standard procedures to continue operations when individual units of a system malfunction. Systems Administrators confer with software systems engineering or applications programming personnel if errors require a change of instructions or sequences of operations. Systems Administrators maintains operating records such as machine performance and production reports.

Active DoD Top Secret Clearance is required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI if hired. Bachelor's degree & 5+ years of experience. 9+ total years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Installing operating system software, patches, and upgrades. Analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving system hardware, software, and networking issues. Configuring, optimizing, fine-tuning, and monitoring operating system software and hardware. Performing system backups and recovery. Conducting server builds. Provide Systems Administrator support to systems hosting complex operational databases, software configuration control, and system interfaces for computer systems. Maintains file servers, network access; documents, analyzes, and troubleshoots systems anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance. Provide basic support of Identity Management roles, policies, hardware, software maintain AD/GAL synchronization. Directory Services support, including DNS, GPO, AADC, ADFS, DFS, Domains and Trust, Sites and Services and Role Based Access Control. Support Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) roles, policies, hardware, software, and procedures. needed to create, manage, distribute, use, store and revoke digital certificates and manage public-key encryption. Troubleshoot PKI-related server and client issues to include middle-ware applications and configurations.