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System Administrator III

Top Secret Clearance Jobs, Edwards, California, United States, 93523


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JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

Job Summary - Essential Functions/Duties Evaluates system specifications, configures system, establishes standards, insures hardware / software compatibility and maintains workstations and MS Windows Operating Systems for stable performance.

Performs the daily operation of MS Win server software to include system security, appropriate access, configuration and backing up the system.Specifies network requirements, monitors LAN performance, troubleshoots networking hardware and insures system is working properly according to specifications and parameters.Organizes and secures directory structure and assists/trains staff members in the use of department Document Management System, associated databases and CM/DM release procedures.Maintains and designs functional, visually esthetic web pages.Specifies hardware requirements and provides a Computer Authorization and Custodial Receipt Listing (CA/CRL) to track equipment configurations and identification logs.Serves as POC for problem reporting, incremental version updates and monitors yearly support contract.Makes recommendations for future hardware / software implementations and related process improvements, schedules, plans and performs system upgrades including the transition from design, test, production and documentation environments.Provides operational status as required.Uses established policies, procedures, and subject matter knowledge to complete complex assignments requiring originality and ingenuity performed under minimum supervision with considerable latitude for independent contribution.Range Position Description Job duties of a system administrator includes, but is not limited to, working under general technical guidance, specializing in voice, communications switching, video, telemetry, situational awareness data transport and support systems within a real-time mission support environment. Perform network system administration tasks on work center systems such as communications distribution, data acquisition and distribution, range data transmission systems and associated ancillary equipment systems in accordance with standard industry practices, manufacturer data, applicable DoD policies, and local directives.

The System Administrator is responsible for leading work center personnel in resolving real-time mission support anomalies, performing daily network monitoring, and provides the status of all work center networks. The candidate shall implement and enforce new and update existing network system administration policies. Identify network and system administration weaknesses and/ or problem areas and provide recommendations for corrective actions, have the knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot data and telecommunication networks and equipment.

The selected candidate will be required to provide real-time operational mission support within the various sections of the work center, will be required to lead work center personnel in accomplishing real-time operational mission support, will maintain networking equipment to include problem isolation and repair to the lowest repairable unit level. The candidate will oversee work center personnel in the performance of Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) activities on applicable networking equipment and will develop and maintain network PMI procedures as required. The candidate, as the subject matter expert, will develop, modify, and review Operating Instructions for general network and system administration tasks within the work center. The candidate will implement and adhere to all Informational Assurance requirements. The candidate will interface directly with customers as needed and must be able to resolve simple to complex problems in a high-pressure real-time mission environment. The candidate must possess knowledge of networking and data link protocols such as IP, Ethernet, Frame-Relay, SONET, and T1.

The candidate must be willing to work nonstandard tours of duties, which includes nights, weekends, and overtime. Overtime may be short or no notice. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to Top Secret with Special Access. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ certification. The candidate must be able to work independently or as a member of a team and have strong verbal and written communications skills and must be able to qualify and maintain a government flight line privileges.

Desired Qualifications Having experience in operating and maintaining Marconi, Juniper, and ADC Telecommunications equipment is highly desired. Having experience in operating and maintaining voice communication distribution system equipment, have an active DoD secret security clearance and possess a current CompTIA Security+ certification is desired.

Requirements - Education, Technical, And Work Experience Associates or higher degree in Computer/Information Technology, or equivalent academic/technical training. Possess 7 years related experience or combination of experience in computer system basics and/or related areas of expertise. Must possess and apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in computer science, graphics, and information systems. Must have specific experience in the use of MS window server environments and various CAD/CAM, database, MS Office and Web enabled applications. The incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines. Employee is expected to routinely cross fields in the completion of somewhat difficult and varied assignments.

The incumbent must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be able to obtain a CompTIA Security+ certification within the first six months of the hire date or possess a current CompTIA Security+ certification.

SALARY The expected salary range for this position is $81,723 to $104,000 annually/

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The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance**Benefits Active on Day 1Life InsuranceHealth Savings Accounts/FSA'sDisability InsurancePaid Time Off401(k) Plan Options with Employer MatchJT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution100% Immediate VestingTuition ReimbursementOther Responsibilities Will be asked to make functional the initiatives established by management and will coordinate with other organizations as affected by upgrades, capabilities, policy and procedures. Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness.

DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

SCC: CSAN6, JIT13, A1412TW