Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

Company Overview XPECT Solutions, LLC has built a strong reputation by supporting our clients in meeting their strategic goals and mission objectives. We provide high quality resources for a wide range of IT and security solutions at best-value pricing. Our success is built on a solid foundation of well-vetted, highly technical personnel, a disciplined project management approach, and an overarching commitment to customer service.

We develop, test, deploy, and support exceptional solutions that enhance system functionality, while maximizing reliability and availability, and ensure the tightest security. Job Overview Xpect is seeking a Systems Administrator to support a Federal Government Client in Columbia, SC. This position will support a 24/7 Service Center. A successful candidate will be willing to work nights, days, and/or weekends and holidays within the Service Center.

This position is 100% onsite, not remote or hybrid; however, it is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a growth opportunity within the IT Field. The candidate will be required to work from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday the first 8 to 12 weeks as training is completed and will then be assigned a shift. Candidate must be willing to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.

Security Clearance:
Due to the nature of this work and customer, this position will require either already possessing a government security clearance, or the ability to obtain one. Core Responsibilities
* Provide 24/7 remote, over-the-phone administration, support, and technical assistant to the IT Systems Manager Staff in many remote locations.
* Provide 24/7 managing and monitoring of critical IT infrastructure in a Network Operations Center environment. We are looking for qualified individuals who are willing to work nights, days, and/or weekends/holidays on-site within our Tech One Service Center in Columbia, SC. This position is not a remote or hybrid position; however it is a wonderful growth opportunity for someone who also craves working alongside some of our best and brightest network technology professionals.

Core Responsibilities
* Provide Tier 2 Network and Systems Administration
* Support end users in a 24/7 facility including remote, over-the-phone administration, support, and technical assistance
* Support the 24/7 management and monitoring of critical IT Infrastructure in a Network Operations Environment Requirements
* Associate’s Degree in Computer Science or related IT field OR
* Microsoft Fundamentals or CompTIA certifications; OR
* 2 years IT Help Desk support experience in a Windows Active Directory environment; OR
* 2 years of experience in Windows Active Directory, network, IT operations, and IT hardware support.
* Solid working knowledge of networks, servers and desktop applications with the ability to multitask while monitoring and working through issues on both phone calls and emails.
* Ability and willingness to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, holidays, and weekends.
* Ability to work onsite 100%
* Ability to attain up to a Top Secret Clearance. Preferred Additional

Skills and Qualifications
* Ability and knowledge to perform primary steady-state administration, monitoring of enterprise management systems, maintaining systems, troubleshooting issues, correcting problems, installing system security patches, patch management, hardware and software upgrades, data storage, data retrieval, backup job creation, backup job modification, backup job verification, data replication, system optimizations, updating documentation, and providing research assistance for problem resolution involving configuration issues or other conflicts.

* Ability and knowledge to perform primary systems administration and support for systems and equipment in a Windows Active Directory environment, to include steady-state file print servers, domain controllers, applications servers, media storage systems, access control, hardware installations, wiring/cabling support, equipment rack re-locations, power source support, backup media rotations, installations/upgrades, OS configurations, problem resolution, system administration, data backup/recovery.
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