Systems Administrator III

Overview

Space Coast Intelligent Solutions is seeking a Systems Administrator III. This position will require working on-site in Melbourne, Florida. 

Job Requirements 

• Supports the configuration of system hardware and software, including compliance with all Information Assurance (IA) requirements.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment, including updating existing software, installation of new software, resolution of software issues and repairing or replacing hardware components.
• Provides user support for operating systems, peripherals, and applications.
• Deploys/Administers boundary devices (e.g., managed switches, proxy servers, routers, firewalls, cryptography, and intrusion detection systems).
• Implements Flaw Remediation, Installing Security Patches/Hot Fixes, Software Suite Updates, firmware updates.
• Troubleshoots system flaws and implements technical controls within the hardware or software installed in a network environment.
• Performs technical evaluations of Information Technology systems/components and document findings that will be used in assessing IT Infrastructure upgrades.
• Performs all other duties assigned to support the lab environments and users, including media transfers and documentation of all IT maintenance activities.

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience as Systems Administrator. 
• Knowledge of NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and DoD 5205.07 Series or Risk Management Framework and Joint SAP implementation Guide requirements, or NMCI Helpdesk/Network Policy. 
• Knowledge of performance monitoring and tuning, upgrades and patching, backup and recovery, as well as troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team in researching data, developing analytical techniques and methodologies.
• Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy Objects.
• Strong systems administration support skills – troubleshooting, familiarity with Windows, Linux systems.
• Ability to automate using scripting languages and/or latest technologies (e.g., Shell, Python, Ansible).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere preferred).
• Demonstrated understanding of fundamental networking concepts and technologies (Switching, VLANs, routing, firewall rules/access lists).
• Knowledge of common open-source tools & services (web server, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, git).
• Current Security+ certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months.

Security Clearance 

• Must have a U.S. Government TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Work location 

• This position requires work on site in Melbourne, Florida with some occasional flexibility.