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8-koi, Inc.

Systems Administrator (Various Skill Levels)

8-koi, Inc., Patrick Afb, FL

Job purpose

To provide assistance with Systems Analysis on a contract at Patrick Space Force Base for 8-koi; a diverse Florida based service and consulting company that has been providing outstanding results for our clients for over a decade.

Duties and responsibilities

Associate Level
  • Perform Microsoft 2003/2008/2012,2016,2019 systems administrator duties.
  • Analyze, log, track and resolve basic software/hardware anomalies pertaining to networking connectivity, printers, servers, and applications to meet mission requirements.
  • Assist in hardware/software installations and upgrades to ensure work is properly performed in accordance with company/Space Force policy.
  • Isolate and diagnose common system problems; document system events to ensure continuous functioning.
  • Implement approved course of action.
  • Perform system backups and standard administrator duties.
  • Interface with all levels of RGNext, Space Force, Department of Defense, Eastern Range customers and management
  • Review system logs for vulnerability and optimization.
  • Conduct Information Assurance Assessments
  • Complete assigned training
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Level
  • Perform Microsoft 2003/2008/2016 systems administrator duties for a complex virtual enclave computing environment
  • Analyze, log, track and resolve complex software/hardware anomalies pertaining to networking connectivity, printers, servers, and applications to meet mission needs
  • Coordinate hardware/software installations and upgrades to ensure work is properly performed in accordance with company/Space Force policy
  • Coordinate and monitor troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems; documents system events to ensure continuous functioning
  • Recommend course of action and implement as approved
  • Perform system backups and standard administrator duties
  • Interface with all levels of RGNext, Space Force, Department of Defense, Eastern Range customers and management
  • Review system logs for vulnerability and optimization
  • Conduct Information Assurance Assessments
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Senior Level
  • Perform Microsoft 2003/2008/2016 systems administrator duties for a complex virtual enclave computing environment
  • Analyze, log, track and resolve complex software/hardware anomalies pertaining to networking connectivity, printers, servers, and applications to meet mission needs
  • Oversee hardware/software installations and upgrades to ensure work is properly performed in accordance with company/Space Force policy
  • Organize, coordinate and monitor troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems; document system events to ensure continuous functioning
  • Recommend course of action and implement as approved
  • Perform system backups and standard administrator duties
  • Interface with all levels of RGNext, Space Force, Department of Defense, Eastern Range customers and management
  • Review system logs for vulnerability optimization and suggest improvements and initiatives as appropriate
  • Conduct Information Assurance Assessments
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Associate Level
  • AS degree in an associated discipline, (Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) or completion of an IT certificate program, (Network Server Administration or equivalent program), or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 0 - 2 years' experience with system administration and related Information Systems, Computer/Network Security
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2016 systems administration and networking
  • Knowledge of the following

o San technology - storage - switches - Fiber channel and iSCSI

o Windows 2008/2012,2016,2019 Active Directory administration

o VMWare Data Center Virtualization technology

o Red Hat Linux 5,7, and its CLI
  • Experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting O/S and server applications such as IIS, SharePoint, and MS SQL server
  • Knowledge of data communications protocols (TCP/IP); principles and practices of security implementation in the areas of data communications and information systems
  • Working Knowledge of Windows 2000, NT, XP, Win 7, and Win 10, preferred

Professional Level
  • BS degree in an associated discipline, (Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering) or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum of two (2) years' experience with system administration and related Information Systems, Computer/Network Security
  • Experience troubleshooting problems in a large complex environment
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2016 systems administration and networking
  • Working Knowledge of Windows 2000, NT, XP, Win 7, and Win 10
  • Knowledge of the following:
    • San technology - storage - switches - Fiber channel and iSCSI
    • Windows 2008/2016 Active Directory administration
    • VMWare Data Center Virtualization technology
    • Red Hat Linux 5 and its CLI
    • Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Virtual Address Extended (VAX) Model 3800 computers and DEC Model 550 terminal server.
    • DEC VAX/Virtual Memory System (VMS) operating system (version 6.1).
    • Fortran 77
    • American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) files
    • Basic Cisco IOS commands
  • Experience with installing, configuring and troubleshooting O/S and server applications such as IIS, SharePoint, and MS SQL server, preferred
  • Unix system administration experience, preferred
  • Knowledge of data communications protocols (TCP/IP); principles and practices of security implementation in the areas of data communications and information systems; PKI, data encryption, and encryption equipment, Firewalls; Air Force, and Department of Defense security regulations, and perimeter protection, preferred
  • Familiar with Information Technology on the eastern range; networks, servers, PCs, network interfaces, security concerns and postures, preferred

Senior Level
  • BS degree in an associated discipline, (Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience with system administration and related Information Systems, Computer/Network Security
  • Advanced experience troubleshooting problems in a large complex environment
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2016 systems administration and networking
  • Thorough knowledge of the following:
    • Windows 2000, NT, XP, Win 7, and Win 10
    • San technology - storage - switches - Fiber channel and iSCSI
    • VMWare Data Center Virtualization technology
    • Windows 2008/2016 Active Directory administration
    • Red Hat Linux 5 and CLI interface
    • Juniper Firewalls
  • Advanced experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting O/S and server applications such as IIS, SharePoint, and MS SQL server
  • Knowledge of
    • Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Virtual Address Extended (VAX) Model 3800 computers and DEC Model 550 terminal server
    • DEC VAX/Virtual Memory System (VMS) operating system (version 6.1)
    • Fortran 77
    • American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) files
    • Cisco IOS commands
  • Unix system administration certification, preferred
  • Thorough knowledge of data communications protocols (TCP/IP); principles and practices of security implementation in the areas of data communications and information systems; PKI, data encryption, and encryption equipment, Firewalls; Air Force, and Department of Defense security regulations, and perimeter protection, preferred
  • Familiar with Information Technology on the eastern range; networks, servers, PCs, network interfaces, security concerns and postures, preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
  • DoD 8570 Certification (Security+ CE or CISSP or CASP), or ability to obtain and maintain certification within six months of employment
  • Some local travel may be required to meet critical operational schedules
  • The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends/holidays to support specific project or mission requirements
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License