Network and Computer Systems Administrator Journeyman - San Jose

Overview:

Opportunities for career advancement, excellent benefits and long-term stability are some of the advantages of our growing, employee-focused company.

Salary

The typical annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00 USD to $121,000.00 USD. Salary will be based on current qualifications, directly related experience, geographic location, and possible contractual requirements which could fall outside of this range.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers
• Manage and maintain IT infrastructure across Windows and Linux platforms
• 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
• Manage and maintain Windows Active Directory environment and policies
• Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses
• May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software
• Implement and monitor cyber-security measures to protect data and system integrity
• Carry out regular system updates and patching to keep the IT infrastructure up-to-date and secure
• Participate in light software development and testing tasks to support our IT operations
• Collaborate with the IT team to troubleshoot and resolve system issues
• Develop and maintain system documentation for efficient operation and troubleshooting

Qualifications:

• Mid-level expertise in system administration with 3-5 years of experience
• Strong understanding of network components, i.e., routers, switches, firewall
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux platforms
• Understanding of cyber-security principles and practices with DOD guidelines
• Familiarity with system patching and updating procedures
• Light software development and testing skills, preferably with Cypress and Jest, 1-2 years of experience
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Linux Professional Institute Certification) would be a plus

Education:

• BS or BA degree in a Computer or Information Science field or a relevant technical discipline.
• ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: An additional 6 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree, or 4 additional years of work experience with a relevant Associate’s Degree.

Condition of employment – must have a Top Security Clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Citizenship: The applicant must have US citizenship at time of application.