System Administrator; Night Shift ; Active Secret Clear Security Clearance

Position: System Administrator (Night Shift 10pm-6am) (Active Secret Clear with Security Clearance
Five Rivers Analytics is looking for a System Administrator to work in Colorado Springs, CO. Administers, develops, runs tests, implements, and maintains operating system and related software. Establishes and implements standards for computer operations for compatibility between hardware and software, according to specifications and parameters. Troubleshoots and resolves software, operating system, and networking problems. Schedules, performs, and monitors system backups and performs data recoveries.

Recommends hardware and software upgrades according to growth statistics and disk space forecasts. Provides technical support for system users. Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. May act as lead. Typically requires BA and 5-7 years. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Responsibilities
* Maintain computer networks including VPNs, router, switches and other physical hardware; install and configure network equipment; configure and manage firewalls as required; monitor computer systems to improve network performance for all systems

* Coordinates efforts with STORMS Team and customers to ensure highly successful operations, configuration, and verification of connectivity

* Develop/deploy ANETS VMware solutions; administer, configure, and troubleshoot/resolve VMWare environment issues; install operating systems, service packs, security patches and bug fixes as directed; provide technical support and document VMWare processes; keep informed of related developments in VMWare technologies and products; VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) preferred; extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of VMWare ESX and related technologies

* Windows Server and Active Directory knowledge; must have knowledge of server technologies; implement highly-available server/networking/storage infrastructure; candidate may be involved in providing planning and execution of projects; troubleshoot and provide technical analysis concerning operating system, network, and application performance issues to resolution; coordinate problem management and resolution among a variety of functional areas and provide subject matter expertise support for diagnosing and resolving problems

* Client/Server management and architecture work experience; client/server experience and provide judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of client/server system; analyze client/server requirements to ensure the system meets performance requirements; must be familiar with relational databases

* Monitor and troubleshoot system/application activity and performance; perform functionality and integration testing for new and updated Endpoint Security Software; assist in the implementation of policies and standards related to the use of computing resources, overall implementation and operational aspects of multiple systems, operating environments, and related software

* Provide system administration support to install, operate, configure, optimize, and maintain the Cisco Identify Services (ISE) tool for the enterprise; provide system administration expertise to deploy Cisco ISE network access control features; implement, configure and administer CISCO ISE

* Develops procedures and trains personnel and performs complex operations.

* Accepts, develops and implements the more complex configuration changes associated with the OSR and related systems

* Perform account management, systems and database administration, testing, PMIs and troubleshooting/fault repair

* Perform systems administration, database administration and master document upkeep, account management, software support and maintenance, outage documentation review, and repair of computer systems and peripheral devices.
* Interface with network system administrators and service desk teams to track job tickets on systems

* Good communication skills are mandatory

* Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors Qualifications
* BS/BA degree and 5 years' experience;
High School diploma/GED and 6-10 years of experience

* U.S. Citizenship required
* Active Secret clearance to start with the ability to achieve a TS/SCI clearance

* DoDM 8140.03 Intermediate Level certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire date

* Experience in trunk/circuit testing and monitoring with the ability to review, interpret, and act upon message traffic to protect communication availability and routings efficiently and accurately

* Demonstrated understanding of modern telecommunications networks architecture and circuits

* Capable of autonomously performing all known tasks and capable of ascertaining and addressing unknown tasks, conditions, and parameters

* Microsoft SQL Database Administrator experience

* Windows Server and Active Directory knowledge; must have knowledge of server technologies

* Good communication skills are mandatory

* Ability to…