Senior System Administrator
Indexed description
Category
Information Technology
Job Location
Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
Tracking Code
5543
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
CALIBRE Systems, inc. an employee-owned mission focused solutions and digital transformation company, is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to help support work with DLA in Battle Creek, MI
This position ensures stable operation of the in-house computer software systems and network connections for the CAGE system of applications and capabilities. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network software and communication links. Organizes and directs the configuration and operation of CAGE information management systems. Analyzes and resolves end user software program and connectivity issues. Conducts capacity and performance analysis and provides system configuration change and upgrade recommendations. Increases system administrator efficiency and accuracy via the use of automated tools and scripts, develops system administrator procedures, and conducts system administrator training and skills assessment. When required, provides end user training. Provides recommendations on technology direction to align with business vision. Provides local and remote maintenance support to various operational systems deployed at more than one location. Support includes general maintenance, upgrades, and new installs of servers and applications. Directs the work of other system administrators to provide the day-to-day system administration to include system and resource optimization, and user assistance. Applies advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load balancing applications, and ensuring fault tolerance. Performs vulnerability management.
The Senior System Administrator for this PWS manages, maintains, and secures critical IT infrastructure (servers, networks, storage) within secure environments, focusing on high availability, compliance
(STIGs/RMF), automation (scripting), advanced troubleshooting (AD, VMware, Linux/Windows), and providing senior-level support/mentorship, often involving documentation, patching, and responding to
incidents to ensure mission readiness.
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to:
- System Management & Maintenance:
o Administer Active Directory (AD), DNS, DHCP, Group Policy (GPO), and Vmware environments.
o Ensure system stability, integrity, and performance for core organizational functions.
o Perform hardware and software upgrades and maintenance.
- Security & Compliance:
o Implement and manage security controls, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
o Participate in Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation and accreditation.
o Monitor for security threats and risks, managing firewalls.
- Automation & Documentation:
o Automate routine tasks using scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Ansible.
o Create and maintain OS images for deployment.
- Support & Troubleshooting:
o Monitor system performance (e.g., SCOM) and manage backups/disaster recovery.
o Escalate issues and provide detailed reports (DLA INFOSPOTS, SITREPs, AARs) for critical outages.
- Leadership & Strategy:
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate with military/civilian stakeholders.
Required Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years experience working as system administrator in a Microsoft Windows OS environment.
- Must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other relevant technical discipline field of study, as defined by the CAGE Program Office, conferred by a university or college accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Degrees obtained outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service to verify equivalence to a U.S. accredited.
- At least 10 years of specialized experience. (Specialized experience is defined as progressive experience in the field of Information Processing, where the majority are specialized in numerous
and resolving issues with various software.)
- Sensitivity Level: Must possess IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience configuring and managing IBM MQ
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience with configuring and managing Windows IIS
- 8140: DoD Approved 8140 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II
o Certification In One Or More Of The Following Areas At The Time Of Proposal Or Submission As a Candidate
Function: System Administrator
o Cloud+ - CompTIA Cloud plus
o GICSP - Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
o GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials Certification
o Security+ - CompTIA Security plus
o SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner
CALIBRE and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports transitioning service members, veterans and individuals with disabilities. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package. To be considered, please apply via our website at www.calibresys.com. Come join our dynamic team. #CALIBRECareers
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