Systems Administrator III

Overview

Space Coast Intelligent Solutions is seeking a Systems Administrator. 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.