Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Systems Administrator on a 10 year contract providing User Facing and Data Center Services supporting an Intelligence Community customer. All the personnel on the team will work together to support innovative design, engineering, procurement, implementation, operations, sustainment and disposal of user facing and data center information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains, at multiple locations worldwide, to support the IC mission.

The right candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.

• Systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks. Desktop system management responsibilities involving account monitoring, security, Operating System (OS) installation, and other local area system administration related functions.
• Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems and management of system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
• Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution.
• Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.
• Installs/loads operating system and application software.
• Isolates and resolves hardware and software problems involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination thereof.
• Troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Performs software installations and upgrades to Unix/Windows operating systems and layered software packages and maintains them in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements; evaluation and installation of software/hardware patches and resolution of software related problems associated with COTS/GOTS products.
• Creates and follows procedures to maintain and manage multiple linked databases including security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data import/exports.
• Conducts routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment.
• Communicates/coordinates scheduled preventive maintenance windows with potentially impacted customers.
• Collaborates and contributes to the development, administration, and testing of backup and recovery plans.
• Ensures systems are secure to STIG guidelines by utilizing tools such as Retina and HBSS.
• Maintains operational, configuration, and other standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Verifies system availability with existing Enterprise tools.

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Poly.

Degree and Years of Experience: Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of years of experience and education.

• 5+ years of prior relevant experience.

Required Certifications:

• Ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent and a Windows Certification within 90 days of hire.

Required Skills:

• Experience working with trouble reporting and tracking systems such as Service+.
• Ability to respond to after hour calls “provide on-call support".
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to deploy in-theater for up to 6 months as needed.
• Must have a valid US passport.
• General knowledge of, Windows and UNIX administration, computer systems hardware, network administration, Storage administration and some network configuration management skills.
• US Citizenship Required.
• Position requires 30-75% travel within the Washington Metropolitan area. On occasion can include travel to other CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in the imagery intelligence domain a plus.
• Ability to create and modify scripts in multiple disciplines on Windows, Linux, and Solaris systems.
• Knowledge of the Customer's processes and procedures and of the Customer's production systems a plus.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to function as a team member and independently.
• Prefer skills in one or more of the following: Window Server, Red Hat, IRIX, Solaris, Sybase, Informix, SQL, and Imagery Production Chain.
• General knowledge of database administration, network administration and possess network configuration management skills.
• Experience with analytical tools such as Arc GIS, Socet GXP, ETC desired.

Physical Requirements:

• 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 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

• During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Abile Group, Inc. was formed in July 2004 to partner with the Intelligence Community and their Contractors in the areas of Enterprise Analytics & Performance Management, IT & Systems Engineering and Program & Project Management. We have significant experience with the Federal Government and are an EDWOSB dedicated to our employees and clients. We are looking for high performing employees who enjoy providing advice and guidance along with solutions development and implementation support, crafted by combining industry best practices with the clients’ subject matter experience and Abile’s breadth of expertise. 

Abile is committed to hiring the most qualified and best fit person for the job - always has, always will. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email careers@abilegroup.com with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

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