System Administrator

About the position

Oceaneering International is seeking a Systems Administrator to partner on a large enterprise IT contract for the DOD. The Systems Administrator provides technical system administration and operations. This role maintains enterprise network infrastructure to ensure proper configuration, availability, performance, capacity, and maintenance (including application of the latest patches and upgrades). This role monitors technology obsolescence, manages upgrades, and evaluates alternatives across on-premises and IT infrastructures, both virtual and physical. The qualified candidate will be a part of a small, agile, embedded team that provides on-site support to include system administration, network administration, information assurance, communication, and infrastructure. Embedded personnel are considered mission essential.

Responsibilities

• Installation, configuration, administration, support, and maintenance of networks, including associated hardware and cloud resources.
• Updating to new technologies, tuning performance, and prioritizing the implementation of critical system patches.
• Develop, collaborate, and implement technical solutions.
• Support customer requirements.
• Provide general system administration mentoring and training to personnel.
• Develop and update technical solutions, operations, and maintenance documentation for personnel.
• Data center support including racking and cabling diverse equipment.
• Resolve network problems in cooperation with senior network engineers.
• Troubleshoot problems using tools and routine procedures; escalate as appropriate.
• Execute scheduled maintenance routines in accordance with standard procedures.
• Interface with users and/or network vendors.
• Work independently and as a team member.
• Management and maintenance of switches, routers, firewalls, and administration of network security.
• Lead assignments for specific job function or projects.
• Lead entry level individual contributors to ensure the work completion as per set standards and procedures.

Requirements

• Must have 2-6 years of relevant experience with associate degree in information technology, computer science. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Basic cybersecurity knowledge.
• Work Environment - IT Infrastructure program, preferably for the US Government.
• Oral and written communication for change procedures, and management updates.
• Domain and expert technical knowledge.
• Experience working independently on technical network activities in support of a client.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TS security clearance, be able to take/pass a polygraph, and be able to maintain both for the tenure of this position.
• Position tenure ship is dependent on completing the full security clearance application process successfully within 1-2 years of accepting position.
• Must have all required IT / Security certifications and maintain for the tenure of this position.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience Security, Storage, VMWare, System/Network Admin.
• Experience with NetApp.
• Industry experience with DoD, HHS, CMS, SSA, NIH, FDA, or similar Federal Agency.
• Aware of industry changes, through associations, journals, media consumption etc.
• Individual activity pursuing or maintaining Microsoft certifications.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness
• Mental Health
• Retirement Savings
• Life and Disability
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program