Network Systems Administrator

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Network Systems Administrator

MERC

Mercer Engineering Research Center

Warner Robins, GA

MERC, a research institute of Mercer University, provides high‑quality engineering, scientific, and technical support services to both government and private industry customers. MERC is currently recruiting for a Network Systems Administrator in Warner Robins, Georgia.

• Resolve problems regarding Windows server operating systems, application software, and hardware operation.
• Manage prescribed server disaster recovery schemes, system capacity planning, and user data management.
• Set up servers and ensure proper installation and configuration of hardware, tape libraries, disk arrays, and operating systems.
• Maintain updated server and network infrastructure software, BIOS and firmware.
• Manage server and PC system patch update schedules and corrective action.
• Maintain and perform problem resolution of Windows Active Directory structure. Configure Active Directory Group Policy.
• Assist with the implementation of NIST 800‑53, NIST 800‑171/CMMC security baseline related to PCs, servers, networks, routers, GCC High and firewalls.
• Apply security baselines using tools such as Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), scans and maintain records of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to include findings, corrective actions taken, and reporting.
• Develop documentation, processes and procedures related to NIST 800‑53 and NIST 800‑171/CMMC compliance as related to oversight area(s).
• Maintain up‑to‑date network drawings and a five‑year life cycle plan.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date inventory of servers and network systems assets.
• Coordinate major hardware or software resolution with vendors.
• Assist in the management and configuration of network switches.
• Research new network technology architectures, plans and execute new deployments and infrastructure upgrades.
• Configure network firewalls, routers, firewall threat prevention, filtering and VPN configurations.
• Assist the team in the configuration of Office 365.
• Develop IT process improvements to meet business needs and CMMC controls.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for network operations.

• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from an accredited institution and 3 years directly related experience; or an associate's degree and 6 years of directly related experience.
• Experience with technical security control configurations.
• Demonstrated technical experience with Windows Server, Microsoft Azure, SQL Databases, CAD Application Suites, and server networking parameters.
• Ability to install, repair, and troubleshoot server hardware, software, peripheral devices, disk arrays, and tape libraries.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience performing systems disaster recovery.
• Service oriented and able to communicate and interface with users, peers, and vendors.
• Ability to conduct research into server issues and products as required.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, procedural…