Systems Administrator I [s]

Administers, develops, runs tests on, implements, and maintains operating system and related software.

Description

Responsibilities

• Manage and administrate all operating systems and their corresponding or associated software
• Manage communications and connection solutions, including local area networks, company Web site, intranet, and Internet applications.
• Manage and ensure the integrity of host computers, multiple databases and data transfer
• Deploy and maintain firewalls, cryptography systems, and all host security activities
• Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user desktops
• Install and configure messaging and printer systems
• Distribute and supervise server storage space allotments
• Design and implement disaster recovery plan for operating systems, databases, networks, servers, and software applications.
• Provide on-call technical support
• Analyze system or application usage and plan for growth or increases in network capacity
• Assess needs for any system reconfigurations (minor or significant) and execute them if required
• Ensure connectivity of all workstations
• Conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of systems software procurement and development efforts.
• Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure software products and services.
• Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for system administration and appropriate use.
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Establish service level agreements with end users
• Administer and maintain end user accounts, permissions, and access rights
• Perform network and security audits
• Perform system backups
• Monitor and test server software performance and provide statistics and reports
• Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements, upgrades, and/or purchases
• Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.

Position Requirements

• College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 5 years equivalent work experience.
• Certifications in Microsoft Certified Professional and Microsoft Security Plus
• Working technical knowledge of network, PC, and platform operating systems
• Extensive application support experience
• Working technical knowledge of current systems software, protocols, and standards
• Strong knowledge of local area network administration
• Hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience
• Experience with data management
• Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Adept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals
• Ability to conduct research into software issues and products as required
• Ability to present ideas and solutions in user-friendly language
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Strong customer service orientation
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Work Environment

• Must be able to lift 50 , squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but non to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Must be able to pass a local background check and have the ability to obtain and maintain NAC/LAC clearance after hire.

CBRE Government and Defense is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The base salary range for this position is $50,000 to $80,000. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include but not limited to: medical, well-being, financial planning and short-term incentives benefits.

This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. The requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.

Due to compliance requirements imposed by a federal contract, this position may be filled by U.S. Persons only. U.S. Persons includes: U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, individuals granted refugee status in the U.S., and individuals granted asylum in the U.S.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE’S AT WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)