UNIX Systems Administrator, Sr. jobs in Shreveport, LA

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Telos Corporation is seeking a Systems Administrator with a TSSCI Clearance who is familiar with Information Technology (IT) concepts, practices and procedures and work with customer counterparts to operate/administer network enterprise services.  More specific areas of support are identified below:

This position will be based at Barksdale AFB, Bossier City LA.

Responsibilities:

The Systems Administrator will be familiar with Information Technology (IT) concepts, practices and procedures and work with customer counterparts to operate/administer network enterprise services.  More specific areas of support are identified below:

• Performance Management Services
  • Provide Performance Management services IAW AFI 33-115V1, such as: trend analysis, predictive modeling and use of other diagnostic tools.
  • Collect data to develop and report metrics that are approved by Air Force/DoD customers.
  • Provide input to monthly network services outage report that should include network service outages, their duration, number of users impacted, etc.
  • Provide real-time system operational statistics for proactive management of network services.
• Configuration Management
  • Fault Management
    • Monitor and respond to Fault Monitoring Management services.
    • Collect data by monitoring and analysis of network behavior and report such data as required by Air Force/DoD customers.
    • Provide monthly input to the Network Services Outage Report.
  • Air Force Unique IT Systems Support
    • Assist the government in the performance of system administration and database configuration control and documentation support for customer support for unique systems.
    • Provide hardware maintenance of unique systems.
    • Execute technology insertion and system refresh required for unique systems as determined by the Government.
  • System Administration
    • Provide SA for systems, servers, workstations, peripherals, communications devices and software are on-line and supported.
    • Have a thorough understanding of customer's mission needs and be completely knowledgeable of hardware and software capabilities and limitations supporting that functional system.
    • Comply with established policies, directives, and guidelines.
    • Perform the responsibilities delegated by the network operations center and network control center to optimize performance and quality of service.
    • Ensure servers, workstations, peripherals, communications devices and operating system/application software are properly configured for network operation, are on-line and are available to customers.
    • Assign and maintain user IDs and passwords. Administer user privileges on the system.
    • Perform routine system maintenance.
    • Work with the network operations center and network control center to implement network security policies and procedures.
    • Implement software patches and security fixes as required by the network operations and security center or program management office.

Qualifications:

• Top Secret/SCI eligible.
• The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.
• Associate’s Degree (preferred) in a related field or the equivalent combination of related education, professional training or work experience (4 years).
• 4 years of experience in Systems Administration (preferably in Air Force environment).
• Minimum IAT Level II certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M (i.e. – Sec CE).
• CompTIA Server certification.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-starter – minimal supervision required.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office tools.
• Knowledge of common base-level (Air Force) communication and IT systems desired.
• Familiarity with Air Force Instructions (17 and 33 series) desired, especially 33-115v1.

Telos maintains a drug-free workplace and will conduct drug testing on all applicants who have accepted an offer of employment.

Telos Corporation participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with Telos will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States.

Telos offers an excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

Telos and its subsidiaries are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.