System Administrator III

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Roles and Responsibilities:

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  Systems Administrator – Lead
  Responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of operating system workstations and servers, including web servers, SQL servers, and associated applications and services to support business processing needs. The role involves using SYSMAN capabilities to execute system administration duties, including software installations, upgrades, system performance tuning, and ensuring data integrity through backups and media management. The Systems Administrator – Lead is also responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive configuration database and conducting routine audits to ensure compliance with IT policies and procedures.
  Key Responsibilities:
  System Administration:
• Install, configure, and maintain operating system workstations and servers.
• Perform software installations, upgrades, and system tuning to optimize performance.
• Ensure data integrity and recoverability through system backups and media management.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive configuration database for all systems.

Documentation and Testing:
• Track and report system documentation lifecycle and provide five-year lifecycle projections.
• Maintain data center diagrams, inventory, and environmental requirements.
• Monitor and maintain cybersecurity controls and ensure compliance with Army IT standards.
• Manage all aspects of Microsoft MECM, SCOM, and WSUS.

System Analysis and Development:
• Administer asset and service management applications.
• Develop and maintain the Enterprise System Management Architectural Design Document.
• Create and maintain SOPs, scripts, data models, and other system support tools.
• Perform systems analysis, integration, documentation, and testing.

Hardware and Software Maintenance:
• Install, de-install, and maintain hardware, including routers, servers, and switches.
• Manage server and data integration, including MECM and SCOM upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and monitor servers for optimal performance and data recoverability.
• Install and manage SQL server databases.

Cloud and Storage Services:
• Transition, deploy, and maintain cloud services, ensuring security and performance.
• Manage Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Network (SAN) systems.
• Administer file and share access controls, backups, and database administration.

E-Mail Administration:
• Assist users with email setup, configuration, and anti-virus installation.
• Troubleshoot and maintain user accounts and mail services.
• Configure and maintain Exchange Mail Server in compliance with Army regulations.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in system administration, including network-attached storage, storage area networks, email, collaboration systems, and file, print, and mission servers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is desired.

This role demands comprehensive technical expertise and experience in systems administration, cybersecurity, cloud services, and database management to support and enhance the organization’s IT infrastructure.