Network SME Lv1 III / Sr System Administrator

Location: Dayton. OH

Our client is a trusted Prime Contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), serving top companies across the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. As a result of continued success, they are looking for an energetic Network SME Lvl III / Sr. Systems Administrator to join their team in Fairborn, OH.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing a fully configured company laptop to employees, 1099s, and vendors, as required.
• Help ensure our client’s backend infrastructure is always CMMC Lvl II compliant.
• Help ensure our client’s policies, procedures, and training are complete and accurate to support Facility Clearance requirements.
• Maintaining computer networks and systems, including software, mainframes, VPNs, routers, and other physical hardware.
• Installing and configuring network equipment to update or fix hardware or software issues.
• Updating virus protection software to keep data and communications protected.
• Monitoring computer systems to improve network performance for computer systems and networks.
• Communicating any upcoming network outages or networking issues to other employees and management, especially in training new users.
• Fixing software and hardware configuration issues for users on-demand or from inspection of the systems.
• Ability to solve problems in stressful situations and work extra hours until the problem is resolved.
• Work with software and hardware providers for purchases, renewals, and compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to inexperienced users.



Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or related area) preferred.
• Working knowledge of products: Microsoft GCC High, OneDrive, Zscaler, Adobe PDF, Microsoft Sentinel, remote troubleshooting platforms.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Gov and AWS Gov cloud environments and services.
• Microsoft Certification (MCSE) or equivalent certification in relevant programs desired.
• LAN routing and switching design, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate or Professional – CCNA/CCNP, MCITP Server.
• CompTIA certification most desired.
• Microsoft IIS administration and configuration.
• Ability to troubleshoot network issues, including backbone infrastructure issues.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.