Position Summary:
As Computer Systems Administrator, you will provide on-site support to Digital Information Technology and Cyber Network Infrastructure for Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake.
Clearance Required:
- Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain the local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers.
- Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems.
- Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups.
- Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses.
- Assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data
- communications hardware and software
- Ensure communications and information integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing security controls in accordance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
- Perform backups of system-level, user-level, and security related information.
- Test integrity of backup and restoration procedures in accordance with defined policies.
- Provide input in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures.
- Maintain growth statistics, space forecasts and software and hardware inventories.
- Perform STIG reviews on a quarterly basis to ensure compliance and provide a report of non-compliant STIGS to the Government POC.
- Conduct monthly maintenance on system assets.
Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. Experience will be accepted in lieu of degree
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification
- Windows OS certfication
- At least 6 years' experience in systems administration
- Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
- Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to describe technical implementations
- Ability to organize work activities to ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities
- Ability to create/describe work activity estimates, progress and issues
- Motivated, self-starter who is able to thrive in a fast, rapidly changing environment
- Desire to learn
- Ability to foster positive work relationships with customers, co-workers, and visitors
Physical Demands and Expectations:
- Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting
- Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance
- Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment
This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.