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Global Technical Systems (GTS) provides innovative, cost-effective, high-tech engineering products and product-based services encompassing latest generation software and hardware solutions and engineering services for defense, homeland security, and other critical Government interests. GTS products and services span a spectrum that includes mission-critical combat systems processors; C4ISR; technology development including threat detection, biometric identification systems, and composite applications for munitions, armor and energy storage; avionics test systems; and lifecycle logistics support and repair. Our Headquarters office in Virginia Beach, VA is searching for aSystems Administrator to work in-person at 421 South Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

Systems Administrator

Virginia Beach, VA

General Description:

Installs, configures and maintains organization's network and attached devices. Builds and administers the networks and all other peripheral devices relating to the network and telephone systems. Assist IT Manager with other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Aids users in accessing and using systems.
• Assist in all tiers of IT from low level system configuration and troubleshooting to high level changes in infrastructure design and arrangement.
• Assists with risk assessments of existing IT environments and impacts of planned changes, as well as security risk assessments for new projects.
• Performs and documents system configuration changes.

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``` - Loads, configures software and firmware, applies security patches and assess vulnerabilities. - Maintain inventory accountability on hardware and software. - Optimizes system operation and resource utilization and performs system capacity analysis and obsolescence planning. - Collaborate with managers, co-workers, and customers to identify and troubleshoot problems and implement new IT capabilities. - Authors system administrator procedures and conducts system administrator training.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Must be capable in a Microsoft Active Directory network.
• 2+ years working as a systems administrator, preferably on enterprise equipment
• Experience with physical and virtual networking products (routing, switching, and/or firewalls)
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure.

Educational Requirements (or equivalent):

• Must have relevant IT training, degree, certification, experience, etc.

  Working Conditions:

• Office Environment, not lifting more than 50 lbs.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Willing to wear many hats - Network Administrator, Helpdesk, Support Technician, etc.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Beneficial Skills/Experience:

• May be required to obtain a DOD security clearance
• Detailed knowledge of command line and graphical user interfaces using security products such as Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), VPNs, virtual LANs (VLAN), firewalls, network-based and host-based intrusion detection and prevention systems, and data encryption.

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Internal Training Required (e.g., QMS Procedures, Work Instructions, Checklists)-list all for this PD (do not need to include ISO Training assigned to all employees):

The above Position Description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this position.

Pursuant to our contract with the federal government, U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

GTS offers a stimulating and exciting work atmosphere with competitive salary and benefits package.

GTS is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions wit out regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. EOE/AA