Systems Administrator

Overview

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Systems Administrator is responsible for the effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software, and related infrastructure in support of the client’s missions and operational requirements.

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

• Perform system administration duties consistent with the System Administration Labor Category.
• Provide senior system administration expertise consistent with the SME experience requirement (8 years).
• Maintain and apply required IAT/M certification level (II or III) within the scope of assigned duties.
• Support system administration functions aligned to applicable DCWF work roles (System Administrator; Database Administrator; Enterprise Architect; Systems Developer; Systems Requirements Planner).
• Document system configurations, changes, and support actions as applicable.
• Understand system administration and cloud technology concepts and methodologies at the associate level with knowledge equivalent to:
  CompTIA Security+, VMWare Certified Professional-Data Center Virtualization, Microsoft, Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure, or similar certifications.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain physical server hardware including, but not limited to hard drives, Random Array of Independent Discs (RAID) controller, and RAM.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain storage systems and hypervisors including, but not limited to Elastic Sky X Integrated (ESXi).
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain server software and server operating systems and existing databases including, but not limited to:
  Active Directory, file shares, and Windows Deployment Server.
• Create and manage user accounts, computer accounts, security groups, distribution lists and group policies and transfer data between networks for users.
• Create Scripts to automate tasks including, but not limited to:
  Power Shell, Bash, and Python.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain Learning Management System software including, but not limited to:
  Question Mark and Moodle along with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions.
• Provide Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) support including but not limited to:
  Local Trusted Agent (LTA) duties, account requests, and being the PCTE Helpdesk Liaison.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain the building access control systems including, but not limited to: server maintenance, building the Virtual Machines, and renewing the licenses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order.

Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Systems Administrator Senior:
  • Bachelor’s degree or approved equivalent experience.
  • IAT/M Level II.
  • 6 years cyber and/or Information technology duties and experience. This skill level typically performs all functional duties independently and independently and may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
• Systems Administrator SME:
  • Master’s degree or Approved, Equivalent Experience.
  • IAT/M Level III.
  • 8 years cyber and/or Information technology duties and experience.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance is required.

Minimum

Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a…