System Administrator

Salary Range: $66,560 - $90,000

Perform system administration support to the F-18 Integrated Product Team (IPT) at NAWCWD China Lake.

Essential Job Functions:

Provide support in an enterprise environment supporting hardware and software installation, maintenance, and security of all servers and clients (Windows and Linux).

Provide support for administration and maintenance of IT infrastructure.

Provide support for all aspects of server and workstation virtualization.

Support, implement, and comply with cybersecurity requirements and controls.

Provide technical support for organizational projects.

Coordinate activities with IT Management, other technical teams and stakeholders.

Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning.

Work as a team with other cross functional teams to achieve the IPT's mission.

Provide implementation support for projects and new services.

Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.

Participate in research and development to continuously improve the organizations environment and processes.

Coach and Mentor junior staff.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

High school diploma/GED plus 10 years of experience, or Associate's-level (AA/AS/Technical school) plus 4 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree in an IT field with 2 years of experience.

Must be able to be granted a Top Secret security clearance and maintain one for the duration of employment.

Must be able to work onsite - This position is not remote work eligible.

Windows Operating System and Security+ or other certifications required within 6 months of start date to comply with DoD 8140.

Must be willing and able to work after hours/weekend support for patching and maintenance as needed.

Must be able to work in a team environment and follow directions.

Excellent communication skills and able to liaison with outside agencies and ability to work independently.

Possess professionalism, courtesy, high moral character, and integrity.

Desired Skills:

Experience with: Windows Server, Linux RHEL 7/8/9, PowerShell or other scripting experience, DISA security tools, STIGS, implementing NIST 800-53 or JSIG security controls.

Top Secret clearance and CISSP Certification.