Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) supports the Intelligence, DoD, and Science and Research communities with tools, domain knowledge, analyst teams and essential mission staffing services. We continually seek people with the skills, experience and passion to successfully leverage the complete intelligence lifecycle across America’s most critical initiatives. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

Job Summary: 

Our successful candidate will perform all Systems Administrator duties providing direct support to enterprise networked systems and managing Microsoft server infrastructure solutions across multiple solution areas in a DoD enterprise environment.

Responsibilities:

• Install, administer, and maintain Windows servers, workstations, desktops, laptops, and basic cabling, etc., as part of the overall systems architecture across multiple networks and locations; strong understanding of and experience with Active Directory. Install, administer and maintain virtual environments and physical hosts as well as storage devices (NAS, SAN).


• Administer Active Directory services, member servers and storage, integrate new technologies into new and existing systems, including the transition and migration of enterprise systems.


• Determine isolation and resolution of complex hardware and software problems involving the application, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, and/or any combination thereof.


• Perform account maintenance, data integrity, and file system security for the desktop environment.


• Utilize manual checks, GUI-based, and command line tools (PowerShell) to troubleshoot and remediate basic to complex systems hardware, software, and configuration issues on assigned systems, networks, Active Directory.


• Implement, and manage disaster recovery and COOP plans, systems, and operations.


• Basic network troubleshooting in support of the datacenter and workstation/LAN connectivity.


• Collect, review, and store server log files to identify and remediate system issues.


• Document system configurations and propose and/or implement system changes.


• Apply security patches, IAVAs, STIGS, and updates (including operating system updates) for all assigned systems.


• Assist Service Desk technicians as needed with Tier I and Tier II troubleshooting and patching of desktop systems, software (MS Office, Java, Adobe), printer issues, and server related issues as needed.


• Mentor, lead, and train junior technicians as directed.


• Participate in or lead special projects and day-to-day operations as needed or assigned by the site lead, and clearly communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel.

Minimum Qualifications: 

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  Active DOD TS/SCI (as recorded in DISS).

  
  


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  High School diploma/GED.

  
  


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  Currently possess DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level II - Must have one of the following: Security+CE, CCNA Security, SSCP, GICSP, GSEC, CySA+, or CND.

  
  


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  Currently possess MCSA 2016 or Microsoft Azure Administrator computing environment certification (or must be obtained within 90 days of start date).

  
  


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  Ability to frequently lift, carry or otherwise move and position computer/network equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.

  
  


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  As needed, will be required to drive vehicle to perform tasks at satellite facilities in the National Capital Region (NCR).

  
  


• Consistent with President Biden's Executive Order 14042, you must be able to meet all health requirements, including but not limited to, current and future vaccination requirements to infectious diseases such as COVID-19.  The Executive Order generally requires that all federal workers and federal contractor employees be fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022.

Desired Qualifications:  

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  Skills or Certifications related to MCSA: Windows 10 and/or MCSE: Server 2016 will be helpful in this job.

  
  


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  Experience working in Enterprise-level IT environment with storage devices (SAN, NAS), Webservers/SQL, HBSS, or ACAS.

  
  


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  Knowledge of IT service desk requirements and the ability to complete difficult and complex assignments independently (i.e., with minimal assistance) with ability to provide over the phone troubleshooting.

  
  


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  Experience with IT Service Management ticketing software (SCSM, ServiceNow).

  
  


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  Knowledge of ITIL v3 processes (certification preferred).

  
  

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

 

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