Systems Administrator

Paragon Cyber Solutions has an immediate opening for those ready for an exciting and dynamic career as a Systems Administrator to join other smart, talented, and dedicated engineers that pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges for the launch-test range while developing and delivering solutions to meet the needs of the US Space Force and their customers. This opportunity designs, develops, modifies, evaluates, and implements new and existing hardware systems, leading the technical aspects of a multi-disciplined project team.

Clearance: Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance to start the position.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Perform Microsoft 2003/2008/2016 systems administrator duties for a complex virtual enclave computing environment

• Analyze, log, track and resolve complex software/hardware anomalies pertaining to networking connectivity, printers, servers, and applications to meet mission needs

• Coordinate hardware/software installations and upgrades to ensure work is properly performed in accordance with company/Space Force policy

• Coordinate and monitor troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems; documents system events to ensure continuous functioning

• Recommend course of action and implement as approved

• Perform system backups and standard administrator duties

• Interface with all levels of Space Force, Department of Defense, Eastern Range customers and management

• Review system logs for vulnerability and optimization

• Conduct Information Assurance Assessments

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Ability to analyze, provide and implement solutions for, and document, hardware and software problems

• Ability to work in a fluid environment with excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills

• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-oriented environment

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public

• Ability to meet deadlines under critical time and cost constraints 

Required Experience

• BS degree in an associated discipline, (Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering) or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum of six (6) years experience with system administration and related Information Systems, Computer/Network Security OR a Bachelor Degree with two (2) years of relevant work experience

• Experience troubleshooting problems in a large complex environment

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2016 systems administration and networking

• Working Knowledge of Windows 2000, NT, XP, Win 7, and Win 10

Knowledge of the following:

• San technology - storage - switches - Fiber channel and iSCSI
• VMWare Data Center Virtualization technology
• Red Hat Linux 5 and its CLI
• Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Virtual Address Extended (VAX) Model 3800 computers and DEC Model 550 terminal server.
• DEC VAX/Virtual Memory System (VMS) operating system (version 6.1).
• Fortran 77
• American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) files
• Basic Cisco IOS commands

• Experience with installing, configuring and troubleshooting O/S and server applications such as IIS, SharePoint, and MS SQL server, preferred

• Unix system administration experience, preferred

• Knowledge of data communications protocols (TCP/IP); principles and practices of security implementation in the areas of data communications and information systems; PKI, data encryption, and encryption equipment, Firewalls; Air Force, and Department of Defense security regulations, and perimeter protection, preferred

• Familiar with Information Technology on the eastern range; networks, servers, PCs, network interfaces, security concerns and postures, preferred 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• DoD 8570 Certification (Security+ CE or CISSP or CASP), or ability to obtain and maintain certification within six months of employment

• Some local travel may be required to meet critical operational schedules

• The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends/holidays to support specific project or mission requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching).
• Paid Time Off & 10 Paid Public Holidays.
• Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Healthy Work-Life Balance.
• Training & Development.

Why Work For Paragon Cyber Solutions?

You want to make a difference. You want to be recognized by name versus being a number. You want to work with a company where you can grow and work in different areas to increase your knowledge/experience. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and need to live it.

As a small business, each team member rolls up their sleeves and helps where needed (including our CEO). Our ideal candidate will be comfortable with multi-tasking and prefers working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You must be adaptable to the needs of a growing business.

A Model of Excellence

That’s our motto in all we do and what we seek in our team members.

Are you a hardworking professional seeking a new opportunity that fosters growth? Look no further!

We are an award-winning minority, woman, veteran-owned, 8(a), EDWOSB, VOSB, Tampa, FL-based small business. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality solutions that help our clients protect the integrity of their business operations.