Network Administrator Specialist - Associate

Company: American Systems
Location: Sierra Vista
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

We are looking for a Network Administrator Specialist - Associate with a Secret clearance or higher to join our growing team in Sierra Vista, AZ! As a Network Administrator Specialist - Associate you will: * Help ensure the Information Technology (IT) systems, capabilities and communications are ready to support the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Department of Defense (DoD) Information Technology / Nation Security Systems ((IT/NSS) Test and Evaluation (T&E) mission. * Will learn and will demonstrate as an associate some expertise in a variety of systems and network administration concepts, practices, and procedures. * Be able to perform problem solving, identifying risk, and communicating results and recommendations to TL and Mission Area Chief (MAC). * Receive robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP). * Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan. A week in the life of a Network Administrator Specialist - Associate: * Help perform network administration support related to assigned tasks designed to ensure network operations, security and configuration of systems and information assets by baselining network capabilities and protecting networks against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction. * Provide Network Administration in accordance with DoD, NIST, DISA, and JITC directives, guidance documents, and instruction * Ensure correct technical requirements are met for supporting the government customer. * Support activities of the network control function of the organization. * Determine service quality levels for network transmission and performance and ensures the established levels are met. * Identify and resolve problems associated with server hardware/software and ensures scalability and appropriate integration with other systems. * Optimize the functionality of networks and systems and diagnoses and recovers failed systems. * Responsible for backup/recovery procedures and creating/maintaining a disaster recovery plan * Be able to perform network and systems IT network configurations including, network switching, router configs, disaster recovery, database protection, and software development. * Analyze IT systems and applications configurations then recommend and develop effective network configuration security measures. * Evaluate IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and establish controls to mitigate loss. * Work with end users to determine configuration needs, implement policies or procedures, and track compliance through the organization. * Use your creativity and latitude to lead and manage a group of IT professional that either support T&E or execute IT T&E for JITC customers and clients. * Work with assigned Task Lead (TL) in providing weekly and monthly reports to department management, executive and government customers. Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day. COMPANY AWARDS: * Forbes National Best Midsize Companies * Energage National Best Workplaces, National * Washington Post Best Workplaces Veteran Hiring Awards: * U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion * BEST FOR VETS by Military Times * TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com Job Requirements * Associates degree in IT or a related field and 2+ years of related IT experience (Additional certifications, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree) * 2+ years of recent hands-on experience in specific network and cybersecurity IT fields and/or testing areas. * 1+ year of experience with DoD's defense in depth architecture; the capabilities associated with the DoD architecture; and IA/CND Policies and Procedures. * Possess a DoD Approved DoDD 8570/8140 IAT / IAM Level II Certification. IAT Level II (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP) or IAM Level II (CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO) * Should have recent and relevant hand-on cybersecurity and T&E of an IT/NSS T&E project that includes all phases of a T&E life cycle in the areas of Developmental, Operational, Cybersecurity, Unified Capabilities, Joint Interoperability, Verification and Validation, and Standards Conformance and Compliance testing. * Current DoD Secret clearance or higher eligibility EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation or EEO M/W/D/V/GI/SO

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