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Overview:Job Title: System AdministratorJob Location: Ft Meade, MDSecurity Clearance:Current TS/SCI EligibilityDue to the nature of the work and contract requirements: US Citizenship is required.Job Responsibilities:Trace Systems is actively recruiting for a cleared System Administrator to join our team based in Ft. Meade, MD.This role organizes and directs the configuration and operation of information management systems. Responsible for directing the work of other system administrators to provide the day-to-day system administration to include system and resource optimization, and user assistance. Conducts capacity and performance analysis, and provides system configuration change and upgrade recommendations. Increases system administrator efficiency and accuracy via the use of automated tools and scripts, develops system administrator procedures, and conducts system administrator training and skills assessment.Daily Job Responsibilities:
Serves as the initial point of contact for troubleshooting hardware/software PC problems
Provides phone support to users in the areas of e-mail/exchange, print services, directories, standard Windows desktop applications, chat, and SharePoint
Provides 2nd level support for DNS, Group Policies, Domain Services, Database Servers, VOIP, XMPP, McAfee Anti-Virus, ACAS, vCenter, WSUS, SolarWinds, and File Servers
Provides 2nd level support for routers, switches, firewalls, and network infrastructure
Answering trouble calls from Customers and Tier I organizations
Creating/Updating trouble tickets in DISA's Global Ticketing Management System (Remedy trouble ticket system)
Compiling analysis of trouble tickets to provide monthly trending reports
Monitoring status of open tickets and reporting progress at the weekly operations meeting with the customer
Building briefing slides concerning trouble ticket progress as required
When Tier 2 can’t fix the issue, ensure the trouble ticket gets escalated to a third level engineer
Candidate will be trained for basic system administration duties in anticipation of taking on more technical assignments
24 by 7 call center support
Perform other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications:
Six years direct experience in the last eight years direct experience with DoD/Military/Agency projects supporting IT networks
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certified
Technical cert -Microsoft/OS, VMware, CCNA, Juniper, or SolarWinds cert
An active, in-scope US Government issued TS clearance with SCI eligibility
Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements: US Citizenship is required.
Desired Qualifications:
ITIL V3 Foundations certificate
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Network Engineering, Math) OR at least ten years of general experience of which seven years is directly related experience
Trace SystemsTrace Systems, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad–– whenever and wherever. We provide cybersecurity, intelligence, communications, networking and information technology services, systems, and solutions to the United States Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and Department of Homeland Security.To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. Please apply directly through the website at: . Trace Systems is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.Job ID2019-3024of Openings2
