Systems Administrator III

Location: Edwards

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. We develop and maintain realistic integrated test and training environments, and prepare our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB SUMMARY:

Evaluates system specifications, configures system, establishes standards, ensures hardware/software compatibility and maintains workstations and Microsoft (MS) Windows Operating Systems for stable performance.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

Performs the daily operation of MS Win server software to include system security, appropriate access, configuration and backing up the system
Specifies network requirements, monitors locate area network (LAN) performance, troubleshoots networking hardware and ensures system is working properly according to specifications and parameters
Organizes and secures directory structure and assists / trains staff members in the use of department.
Data Management (DM) System, associated databases and Configuration Management (CM)/DM release procedures
Maintains and designs functional, visually esthetic web pages
Specifies hardware requirements and provides a Computer Authorization and Custodial Receipt Listing (CA/CRL) to track equipment configurations and identification logs
Serves as point of contact (POC) for problem reporting, incremental version updates and monitors yearly support contract
Makes recommendations for future hardware/software implementations and related process improvements, schedules, plans and performs system upgrades including the transition from design, test, production and documentation environments
Provides operational status as required
Uses established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete complex assignments requiring originality and ingenuity performed under minimum supervision with considerable latitude for independent contribution
RANGE POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

The System Administrator will operate, maintain and administer real-time flight testing systems in the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Mission Control Rooms (MCRs) located at Ridley Mission Control Center (RMCC). The SOC has various systems to include Active Directory Domain Servers, Log Auditing Workstations (LAWs), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) system, and Network Attached Storage (NAS). Each MCR consists of servers, workstations, and telemetry equipment networked together with an enterprise level Cisco switch (6509-E) or Juniper EX series switch.

The servers consist of Dell Power Edge servers that provide DHCP, DNS, Citrix Provisioning Services, and telemetry processing/recording. The workstations are diskless Dell Precision computers with dual monitors that display IADS which enable flight test engineers to monitor mission data at near real time. The candidate will perform maintenance, configuration and administration functions on all required support systems. The candidate will perform various tasks regarding Media Management to ensure customer requests are fulfilled, inventory is tracked, and documentation is accurate.

The candidate will perform additional duties as required.

Additional experience and duties include but are not limited to:
Experience/familiarity with the components of a computer system (PSU, CPU, motherboard, etc.).
Performing corrective and preventive maintenance procedures on all necessary equipment.
Assists with installation of computer hardware and software.
Operates test equipment to include oscilloscope, Fire BERT 6000, and Telemetry Decom Processor (TDP).
Operates and configure type one IP based decrypters.
Work with and provide customer service to a variety of customers
Proficient with:

Windows 10 and Windows Server 2008/2012/2016.
Windows Server 2016 Active Directory Domain Services.
Linux based OSs:
Redhat, CentOS.
Network switch/router configurations: CISCO and Juniper.
Citrix Provisioning Services.
Scripting utilizing Power Shell.

In coordination with other system administrators, perform computer and network administration in accordance with documented security directives and requirements. Prior experience with, and knowledge of, Dept of Defense protocols and policies is a requirement.
Assists in creation of documentation related to system creation/modifications to include Operating Instructions (OIs).
Must be able to obtain a Comp Tia Security + certification within the first six months of the hire date or possess a current Comp Tia Security + certification.
This position requires the candidate to be processed and approved for various security clearances. Maintaining these security clearances is mandatory for job retention.

This job is performed at the RMCC, in a real-time mission support environment. The successful candidate could potentially work long hours (overtime), odd hours (very early mornings,…