Information Technology Systems Administrator

Location:

Dahlgren, VA

Reports to:

Facilities Manager

General Summary:

Maintain a multi-server Microsoft system environment and provide hardware and software helpdesk support for a 50 user network infrastructure.  The primary site is in King George, Virginia (Dahlgren) and a secondary (non-server) site is in Glen Allen, Virginia (Richmond).  Maintain peripheral equipment usage and a VOIP telephone system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Design and maintain server system and daily, weekly and monthly backup process for multi-server, multi-project system.

2. Provide computer/network support (helpdesk) relating to software and hardware problems reported by users.

3. Maintain knowledge of operating system and application software being used to provide high levels of support to users.

4. Monitor and evaluate efficiency of software/hardware usage, providing items to be covered in training of users, making them more efficient.

5. Install new software applications or hardware on the LAN.

6. Add and maintain users on the network; assigning application access, ensuring security, and maintaining their configurations are within standards.

7. Track, assign, purchase, and install workstations and printers on the LAN.

8. Gather bid prices on equipment and supplies as needed.

9. Provide written document on a monthly basis which defines current status and upcoming needs of network which would require purchase of additional hardware or software.

10. Monitor and report licenses on applications to ensure compliance on a monthly basis.

11. Maintain up-to-date Sentel Dahlgren/Richmond equipment inventory and software licenses inventory.

12. Maintain telephone system.

13. Maintain, upgrade, & monitor firebox, router, T1 line and network switches; system software managers and hardware.

14. Maintain server side antivirus software.

15. Maintain FTP server, Sentel Dahlgren web server and VPN tunnels.

16. Interface with corporate IT as required.

17. Carry out other such duties as may be assigned or requested.

18. Other duties that may be assigned to meet company and departmental goals

Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrated system maintenance experience in a Microsoft-based, multi-server, multi-user environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

1. A+ certification or equivalent and hands on experience.
2. College coursework or BS/BA in information technology or other related degree is a plus.  Combination of experience and education is acceptable; however, experience must be relevant to the position in order to support task requirements.
3. Minimum of 4 - 6 years of experience in a fast-paced environment.
4. Must have prior experience and competency with multi-user, Microsoft networked systems.
5. Strong focus on accuracy, strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
6. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
7. Excellent time and resource management skills, including status reporting skills.

Certificate, Licenses, Registration, Clearance:

Preferred:  MCP or MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)
Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance

Computer Skills:

Understanding of MS Outlook Client and Exchange Server, experience with Windows 2003/2008 and XP/Vista/Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit) operating system, experience with MS Office 2007/2010, experience with data servers and RAID disk sets, understanding of TCP/IP network protocol, experience with switched networks, routers and fireboxes.  Ability to assist as Information Systems Security Manager is a plus.

Supervision:

Yes

Resumes along with salary requirements should be submitted to:

NOTE: In order to be considered Job Location, Position Applying For, and your Name (in this order) must be in the subject line when submitting resume via email.

jharding@sentel.com

Physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands and fingers to feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. May be times when an employee is exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Rarely will an employee be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

SENTEL Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a dynamic benefits package to include competitive salary, excellent medical, dental, and vision plans, company paid life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, employee recognition, flexible work schedules, and free parking.

SENTEL Corporation EOE AA/M/F/D/V