Job Title: Systems Administrator Locations: Ramstein AB, Germany and RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance Certifications: CompTIA Security and one of the following computing environment certifications: Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/801) Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) VMWare VCP CompTia Server Duties/Responsibilities: Administer, operate, and maintain physical and virtualized infrastructure providing support ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 2 support in support of the systems as determined by the Government. Responsible for the administration, maintenance and support of the organization’s IM/IT systems and infrastructure including managing servers, ensuring system availability, and implementing solutions to improve system performance and security. Oversees the installation, configuration and maintenance of servers including physical and virtual environments. Monitors systems performance and troubleshoots moderate to complex issues to ensure high availability and reliability. Plan and execute updates and backups as required. Manage and test backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability. Follow the backup and recovery plans to ensure there is no application performance degradation according to service-level agreements. Develops and maintains disaster recovery plans for critical systems and services. Participates in disaster recovery drills and business continuity planning. Ensures systems are updated with the latest security patches and software updates. Schedule and perform system upgrades as necessary to maintain the currency, security, and functionality of the system. Implements and maintains security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities. Ensure compliance with quarterly published Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Conducts security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with organization policies and regulatory requirements. Support system/application accreditation efforts through the implementation of security controls and the provision of security artifacts required to meet accreditation requirements. Provide subject matter expertise in all cyber security initiatives associated with server and endpoint devices and explain new guidance to MTF staff. Draft documentation needed to announce new cyber security initiatives and participate with the Government in building and implementing processes surrounding cyber security associated with servers and endpoints. Manage allocated storage to avoid incidents caused by lack of capacity. Serve as point of contact for resolving customer questions or problems concerning IT automation systems, software and/or hardware problems, password violations, and telecommunication troubles and work orders as assigned. Complete and resolve incident tickets within three (3) business days of being assigned. Provided limited support and coordination for network devises associated with maintaining connectivity of the IM/IT Network, some of which may include certain network design, implementation, maintenance, administration, and troubleshooting services. Maintains detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures and changes. Creates reports on system performance, security incidents and other key metrics. Coordinates with other IT teams to ensure coordinated delivery of IT services. Provides recommendations for system improvements based on analysis and industry best practices. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science/systems, information systems/technology, engineering/engineering technology, software engineering/programming, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education. Experience: This position requires a minimum of five years’ experience, of which at least three years must be specialized experience in administrating computer systems. General experience includes operations experience on a large-scale computer system or a multi-server local area network. Certifications: Possess and maintain DoDD 8570 IAM Level II Certification. Possess and maintain DoDD 8570 Computing Environment Certifications: Acceptable certifications include: Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/801) Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) VMWare VCP CompTia Server MCSA Server 2016 MCSE Core Infrastructure Security Clearance Level: Secret Location: On Customer Site US Citizenship Required