Network and Computer Systems Administrator Journeyman - San Diego
Overview:
BAI, a defense contractor, is seeking a mid-level Systems Administrator with 3+ years of experience for a U.S. Navy program to work onsite at Point Mugu Naval Air Station in Camarillo, CA. The Systems Administrator will be skilled in managing and maintaining IT infrastructure, and has a strong understanding of system administration, with additional capabilities in light software development and testing.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:
Between 3 and 10 years of experience performing the duties described in the job description and Responsibilities.- 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.
BAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other non-merit based factors made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.