System Administrator

Job Summary

Network and subsystem administration, testing, implementation, evaluation, design, and troubleshooting of military intelligent, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) systems as well as target acquisition. Ability to integrate new hardware, network, and software subsystems to baseline configurations and provide detailed documentation of the process. Data dissemination to internal subsystems and external networks. Provide support for day‑to‑day operations of system subsystems in a test environment and Aerostat Operations including line handling during launch and recovery operations as part of the operational crew.

• Ability to configure switches, firewall, and routers.
• Basic network design, redesign, and maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of network and serial data flow.
• The ability to implement new network designs to current system baselines.
• Test and evaluation of new subsystems and implementation to baseline configurations.
• Ability to create and follow a robust test report and procedures.
• Root cause analysis of baseline system defects, hardware, and software.
• Administer Windows Active Directory, Group Policies, and Certificate Services.
• Administer Microsoft SQL servers.
• Manage network storage devices (SAN / NAS).
• Manage the private PKI infrastructure.
• Manage the single‑sign‑on and smart card sign‑on services.
• Install, modify, enhance, test, and implement standard and test configurations for deployment of workstations, servers, and subsystem components for testing and deployment.
• Troubleshoot issues dealing with systems/network and subsystems, identify/analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform preventive maintenance actions including system backups, error log reviews, and database size integrity checks.

• Review engineering specifications and design review documents.
• Support manager and testing engineer to distribute information and release version to customer.
• Provide support to customer and staff to duplicate and document hardware/software anomalies.
• Read and create engineering drawings.
• Assist with training, documentation, and become certified on the surveillance system.
• Review Field Modification Procedures for implementation to TM’s.
• Review and evaluate previously existing training materials.
• Support engineers with testing of prototype systems and pre‑released software.
• The ability to organize and attend meetings.
• The ability to create and follow an integrated master schedule (IMS) for testing & engineering projects.
• Interact with clients and vendors as part of engineering and administration activities, such as customer support, technical, and operational integration and system maintenance.
• Coordinate and manage diverse technical support tasks.
• Maintain high satisfaction (both internal and external) through successful and timely resolution of technical problems.
• Submit regular status updates and reports to customer and supervisor.
• Perform helpdesk related duties and provide on‑call support.
• Assist with special projects and installments as assigned.
• Qualify as a line handler for Aerostat systems during launch and recovery operations as part of an operational crew.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Server and PC Operating Systems.
• Familiar with Linux Operating Systems.
• Demonstrate strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products such as Teams, Project, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook.
• Updating and using relevant knowledge—keeping up‑to‑date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Use technical information in operation and maintenance activities.
  
  Use latest information in the field of training techniques and technologies.

• Telephone
• Working on Military facilities.
• Face‑to‑Face Discussions
• Freedom to Make Decisions
• Partly Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
• Work in Large Enclosed Area, Only Partly Environmentally Controlled
• Work Outdoors in Natural Elements, Some Work May be at Substantial Heights Above the Ground
• Self‑Managed and Self‑Starter
• Impact of Decisions on…