System Administrator; Night Shift ; Active Secret Clearance Required Ability to o

System Administrator (Night Shift 10pm-6am) (Active Secret Clearance Required with Ability to obtain TS/SCI)

Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima company, is seeking a System Administrator to work in Colorado Springs, CO. The role requires an active Secret clearance to start and the ability to achieve a TS/SCI clearance. The position is a full‑time night shift (10 pm‑6 am) director of systems administration duties.

• Maintain computer networks, including VPNs, routers, switches, physical hardware, firewalls, and other network equipment.
• Coordinate operations with the STORMS Team and customers to ensure successful configuration and verification of connectivity.
• Deploy and administer VMware solutions (VMware ESX, VCP preferred), install OS, service packs, patches, and provide support and documentation.
• Manage Windows Server and Active Directory, implement high‑availability server/network/storage infrastructure, and troubleshoot performance issues.
• Perform client/server architecture design, analysis, and implementation, including relational database familiarity.
• Monitor and troubleshoot application activity, perform integration testing for new Endpoint Security Software, and enforce policies and standards.
• Administer Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and related network access control features.
• Develop procedures, train personnel, and perform complex configuration changes for OSR and other systems.
• Handle account management, system, database administration, troubleshooting, fault repair, and outage documentation.
• Interface with network administrators and service desk teams to track job tickets.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate in a team environment with government customers and contractors.

• B.S./B.A. degree and 5 years of experience, or high school diploma/GED with 6–10 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Secret clearance to begin, with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• DoDM 8140.03 Intermediate Level certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Experience in trunk/circuit testing and monitoring, interpreting and acting on message traffic.
• Understanding of modern telecommunications network architecture and circuits.
• Capability to autonomously perform known tasks and address unknown conditions.
• Microsoft SQL Server Administrator experience.
• Windows Server and Active Directory expertise.
• Strong communication skills.
• Team‑oriented collaboration with government customers and contractors.

• Windows Server 2016/2019 and Active Directory certification.
• ESS (HBSS) training and certification.
• Networking and firewall experience/certification.
• Solar Winds and Net App experience.
• Experience with the Satellite Control Network (SCN).
• Coordination of telecommunications projects (installations, configuration changes, upgrades).
• Knowledge of DISA policy and directives (e.g., DISA Circular 310‑70‑1).
• Direct service‑desk experience and responsibilities.
• Implementation of standards for system operations to ensure hardware/software compatibility.
• Expertise in troubleshooting and resolving software, OS and networking problems.
• Schedule, perform, and monitor system backups and recoveries.
• Systems administration on VMware, Operational Switch Replacement, WANIFs, Net App, EMS, Solar Winds, Log Rhythm, encryption devices.

• Job ‑20901
• Work Type:
  On‑site
• Pay Range: $90,000 – $93,000
• Benefits:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Seniority Level: Not applicable
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Information Technology
• Industries:
  Defense and Space Manufacturing

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is more than a federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), FRA’s mission supports shareholder communities in Alaska while delivering streamlined operations for government customers. 15 000 Iñupiat shareholders rely on FRA for employment opportunities and cultural preservation. FRA is committed to innovation, diversity, and professional growth.

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