System/Network Administrator - Agile Defense : Job Details

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests. Requisition #: 600 Job Title: System Administrator Location: 2001 Brainard Road Fort Huachuca, Arizona 85613 Clearance Level: Active DoD - Secret Required Certification(s): •Requires at least 1 certification in area of specialization SUMMARY The Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Test Evaluation and Certification II Services (TEC II) contract provides technical solutions for the DOD in support of Test and Evaluation (T&E) services and T&E enabling services. JITC's service requirements are categorized in the following areas: - T&E Performance Requirements - T&E Capability Management Requirements - T&E Capability Requirements, and Overarching Contract and Task Order (TO) TEC Services are provided to DoD Combatant Commanders/Services/Agencies, federal and state agencies, coalition partners, and commercial entities to aid in the design, development, acquisition, integration, deployment, operational use, and sustainment of new and enhanced IT/NSS capabilities. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Establish, configure, maintain, and support internal and/or external networks for the organization. •Develop and maintain all systems, applications, security, and network configurations. •Conduct network capacity and performance analysis. •Recommend upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment. •Direct and support activities of the network control function of the organization. •Determine service quality levels for network transmission and performance and ensures the established levels are met. •Troubleshoot network performance issues and recommends corrective actions. •Identify and resolve problems associated with server hardware/software and ensures scalability and appropriate integration with other systems. •Provide technical support and guidance to network users. Optimizes the functionality of networks and systems, and diagnoses and recovers failed systems. •Ensure appropriate network security measures are in place. •Responsible for backup or recovery procedures. •Create and maintain a disaster recovery plan. •Support TEC II Task Order(s) as assigned based on PWS requirements. •Operate and maintain telecommunication systems in a UC telecommunication test network for Approved Products List (APL) certification of IP based solutions. •Configure multiple Session Managers for testing. •Provide configurations and support changes to UC network and legacy systems. •Provide test lab associates with systems configuration in accordance with UCR requirements. •Troubleshoot DISA and JITC UC Network issues. Create and maintains a disaster recovery plan. •May be responsible for directing the work of system administrators who provide the day-to-day system administration to include system and resource optimization, and user assistance. QUALIFICATIONS Required Certifications •Requires at least 1 certification in area of specialization This level is intended to coincide with DoD 8570.01M IAT/IAM/IASAE Level II and the Contractor must comply with the associated qualification and certification requirements. Education, Background, and Years of Experience •Requires a Master's degree; or a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience; or an Associate's degree and at least 8 years of experience. One year of experience can be substituted by 15 semester hours completed towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree. ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills •Must be familiar with a variety of systems administration concepts, practices, and procedures. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. •Must be adept at problem solving, identifying risk, and communicating results and recommendations to department management. Preferred Skills •Experience with System and Network Administration WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions •Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support testing and training. General •office environment with frequent field duty. Work may require standing and walking for up to 50% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are frequently hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed •within an office environment, with standard office equipment available, or in a tactical field environment. Strength Demands •Sedentary - 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Physical Requirements •Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See; Push or Pull Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)