Systems Adminstrator

Riverside Research is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support a cleared program facility at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. You will be responsible for administering and managing multiple networks in the facility. As an experienced administrator, you will be supported by a technical administration team. You must have a strong knowledge of Windows and Linux systems and the networks that connect them to help lead and support your team to deliver a highly reliable IT infrastructure to your customers. You will be a technical Subject Matter Expert on IT systems and networks and expected to perform hands-on configuration and management of these systems. Work will be on site and must be cleared to Top-Secret to start.

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Job Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot and resolve complex information technology problems using all available resources in a research environment.
• Configure and administer virtual network system environments
• Provide Tier I to Tier III support for all customer systems including, but not limited to, account/system maintenance, investigating user problems, troubleshooting network complications, and resolving complex IT issues.
• Author and maintain SOPs for system and network administration activities
• Manage and apply system updates and patches on a minimum monthly basis
• Assess and prioritize customer solution requests.
• Manage risk assessments and approvals prior to installation
• Upgrade and configure software for each project or operational solution request
• Maintain and administer data retention and recovery solutions
• Install, configure, and maintain hardware in accordance with DoD compliance standards and project requirements
• Install, configure, and maintain network equipment
• Experience managing Windows server utilizing PowerShell
• Create, change, and delete user accounts per request
• Repair and recover from hardware or software failures
• Recognize security risks and report violations appropriately.
• Coordinate all significant information technology changes with ISSM/ISSO
• Create, update, and manage networked and stand-alone machine images
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, 3 years with a master's degree, a PhD without experience, or equivalent work experience
• Strong Windows and Linux administration experience: 5+ years of experience with system, server and network administration
• Solid understanding of network and system security requirements and practices
• Experience building scripts and troubleshooting complex IT system and network problems
• Advanced network management experience and strong planning and organization skills
• Able to prioritize work and complete it without direct supervision
• Experience communicating technical subjects to non-technical leadership
• COMPTIA Security+ certification or DoD 8570 IAT Level II equivalent certification

Desired Qualifications:

• 8+ years applicable experience
• Experience with administration in a cleared facility is highly desired
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field
• Relevant administrator certifications
• Relevant advanced IA security certifications
• Working knowledge of SCCM and WSUS
• VMware experience
• RedHat Linux administration experience
• Ability to lift to 50lbs