Junior Systems Administrator - Jsp Mc

At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facingfederal civilian and defense agencies. Our leadership prioritizes a caring culture that allows each team member to explore their potential and innovate. As a result, our Federal Government customers trust us to provide innovative, high-quality, and repeatable results. Our commitment to quality for the past 16 years is why we are appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5 for the delivery of IT services and development, levels only achieved by fewer than 20 companies in the United States.
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Junior Systems Administrator
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Systems Administrator to join our program. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our computer systems, networks, and other IT infrastructure. The Junior Systems Administrator will work under the guidance of the Senior Systems Administrator to maintain and optimize the program's technology infrastructure. The ideal candidate will havea basic understanding of installing and configuring Windows operating systems. And will have working knowledge of network protocols, IP addressing, and virtual computing concepts. This role will also provide assistance with the administration of networking equipment.
Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to end-users, troubleshooting issues related to hardware, software, and network connectivity
• Perform software installations and upgrades
• Maintain and monitor computer systems and networks, including servers, routers, switches, and firewalls
• Assist in managing user accounts, permissions, and access rights
• Conduct regular system backups and ensure data security and integrity
• Respond to alerts and notifications regarding system performance or security issues
• Participate in the development and implementation of new IT projects and initiatives
• Document procedures, policies, and configurations related to IT systems and infrastructure
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in the field of IT.

Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Associate's in Science degree in Computer Engineering, computer information systems, telecommunications, or management information systems, or have 1 year of documented experience.
• Day to day operations and maintenance, which include but not limited to; review of audit logs, creating backups of the data files, maintaining network equipment inventory.
• Server/Workstation Security and maintenance updates
• Maintain system configuration documentation
• Maintain system process and procedure documentation
• Maintain virus definitions, patch versions and Department of Defense (DoD) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) levels on all network Servers, workstations and laptops
• Provide technical support and implementation for PBM network workstations and Virtual terminals
• Work with other team members to analyze and resolve user problems and perform preventative maintenance
• Provide installation support for network systems applications
• Monitor and maintain What’s Up Gold network monitoring software
• Support as needed DoD Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF)
• Create and maintain images for workstations and laptops within SCCM
• Manage Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States.
Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)