Systems Administrator Senior with Security Clearance

Title: Systems Administrator Senior
Location: Lompoc, CA Clearance: Secret
Citizenship Requirement: US
Req : 3600 (RW997)
Salary: $82,000 - $85,000 Summary: Craig Technologies has an opening for a Systems Administrator Senior at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Essential Functions Analyzes and resolves software/hardware matters of significance pertaining to networking connectivity issues, printer, servers, and applications to meet business needs
Applies operating system and software updates, patches, and configuration changes
Adds, removes, or updates user account information and resets passwords
Performs system performance tuning
Responsible for security of systems in the lab
Performs backups
Analyzes system logs and identifies potential issues with computer systems
Troubleshoots any reported problems
Ensures that the network infrastructure is up and running
Answers technical queries
Researches, develops, and recommends technical solutions in support of software and hardware sustainment/development activities
Develops and updates documentation to include software and hardware lists, user manuals, and engineering drawings
Prepares purchase requests for consumables, hardware, and software as needed
Responds to and resolves environmental alarms
Performs other duties as assigned Required Skills Effective communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and time management skills to balance, plan, prioritize, and execute projects
Ability to work within a dynamic, fast paced environment with time constraints
Ability to work independently and as part of a team Required Experience BS degree in an associated discipline, (Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering); or equivalent combination of education and experience
Five (5) or more years of experience with computer systems or networking
Five (5) or more years of systems administration experience supporting Windows and Linux
Experience with any or all the following operating systems; VMS, AIX, Solaris, and IRIX desired
Experience with virtualization using VMWare ESXi servers desired
Experience with CISCO routers, switches and Advanced Security Appliances desired
Experience with McAfee (Intel) firewalls desired
Experience with the LogRhythm Security Information and Event Manager (SIEM) desired
Additional Eligibility Qualifications Security+ CE certification (if not currently certified, must be able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment)
The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization
Valid U.S. Driver's License. Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.