When you join the Cambridge team, you are part of a skilled and talented global community that is united by a set of core values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. Join our team and help us confront today's most threatening and complex obstacles! Cambridge International Systems, Inc. has a full-time Senior Systems Administrator opportunity available based in McLean, VA. Qualified candidates for this job must possess a current DoD TS/SCI full scope w/poly security clearance. ROLE RESPONSIBILTIES
• Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network engineers. • Monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency. • Performs systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts. • Other duties may include setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space. • Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products. • Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery. • Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. • May be assigned responsibility for less experienced staff.
• Considered a recognized authority within the company. • Works on unusually complex technical problems and provides solutions which are highly innovative. • Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
• Managed entire site, mission, and personnel at a secure data facility providing large-scale storage for classified electronic records for multiple customers
• Regularly interface with customer and outside clients, acting as the Point of Contact for the site
• Maintain special programs equipment to provide near real time support to specialized customer
• Develop and build highly redundant and available REFS storage on JBOD storage systems exceeding 7 PetaBytes
• Manage large private library of controlled and classified data to be supplied in proper fashion to customers ensuring data is securely transferred via Tableau write-blocking devices and forensic data tools • Install software, operating system and BIOS updates on mission-critical hardware within off-hours maintenance windows in order to comply with uptime service level agreements (SLAs)
• Provide training on highly sophisticated third-party software to customers that have had little to no previous experience
• Ensure proper handling of highly classified material and ensure that it is processed correctly and only approved products are disseminated
• Engineer physical and virtual Windows server and desktop machines, SANS, and network devices to support the changing environment in a dynamic mission
• Maintain and operate high level secure communication equipment for secure voice, video telecommunications (VTC), and computer network traffic over global areas • Develop training plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to be utilized by all personnel assigned, and write them at a level that allows any assigned person to accomplish the required tasks without needing additional assistance REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Must possess an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 10 - 12 yrs. of experience or a Master's with 8 - 10 yrs. of experience.
• Must be proficient in using different technologies such as computers and other tools and systems pertinent to the position. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
• In rare/some occasions, overnight travel may be required. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Cambridge International Systems complies with Temporary Duty Station (TDY)/Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) vaccination requirements. If this position requires OCONUS travel (listed above), Vaccine Recommendations by AOR Health.mil lists applicable current vaccination requirements by location. Office setting:
• Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.
• Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
• May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site. BENEFITS AND PERKS
Cambridge International Systems is committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development opportunities, comfortable working conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package, some of which are listed below:
• Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• 401(k) matching and immediate vesting
• Paid time off and holidays
• Generous tuition & training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Referral bonuses
• Performance-based bonuses
• Community involvement & outreach
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tickets at Work REFER TO A FRIEND
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At Cambridge, we recognize innovation and agility grow through diverse collaboration. Our team is comprised of unique individuals, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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