Systems Administrator, Junior

Overview

The Work

The Systems Administrator, Junior will administer and manage computer systems in a classified and secure environment. This position will play a key role in supporting a variety of IT projects and system functions, including monitoring and maintaining operating systems and hardware, diagnosing technical issues, and providing proactive solutions.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• System Monitoring and Maintenance:
  • Monitor and control computer operating systems, including Windows or UNIX-based systems such as Linux or Solaris, ensuring their optimal performance and uptime.
  • Perform regular preventive maintenance to enhance system reliability and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshooting and Diagnostics:
  • Analyze system faults to identify issues and recommend solutions.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis and diagnostic testing on operating systems and hardware to detect and resolve performance problems or system malfunctions.
• Software Installation and Testing:
  • Evaluate and install developed software at various stages of testing implementation while ensuring full system compatibility.
  • Perform thorough reviews and document results of system tests and software installations to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Technical Analysis and Problem Solving:
  • Investigate and recommend effective methods and techniques for problem identification, resolution, and system improvement.
  • Identify risks and provide input on potential mitigations through documented analysis and testing.
• Systems Administration Support:
  • Administer and support systems and environmental solutions for multiple concurrent projects, aligning efforts with project schedules and milestones.
  • Provide support for system upgrades, migrations, and integration with minimal disruption to users or operations.
  • Interface with vendors for escalating unresolved issues or coordinating hardware and software repairs under warranty or service level agreements.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Prepare and update system designs, user guides, and test documentation as required by project deliverables or operational needs.
  • Ensure all documentation adheres to internal policies and meets government standards and expectations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field, or equivalent professional experience (less than 2 years).
• Foundational knowledge of system administration, basic troubleshooting, and familiarity with operating systems such as Windows, Linux, or Solaris.
• possessing or obtaining a relevant Information Assurance (IA) certification, such as:
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA A+
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Top-Secret Clearance is required.

• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum

Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook,…