System Administrator I

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates system specifications, configures system, establishes standards, ensures hardware/software compatibility, and maintains workstations and Microsoft (MS) Windows Operating Systems for stable performance.
• Performs the daily operation of MS Windows server software to include system security, appropriate access, configuration, and backing up the system.
• Specifies network requirements, monitors local area network (LAN) performance, troubleshoots networking hardware, and ensures the system is working properly according to specifications and parameters.
• Organizes and secures directory structure and assists/trains staff members in the use of the department Document Management (DM) System, associated databases, and Configuration Management (CM)/DM release procedures.
• Maintains and designs functional, visually aesthetic web pages.
• Specifies hardware requirements and provides a Computer Authorization and Custodial Receipt Listing (CA/CRL) to track equipment configurations and identification logs.
• Serves as point of contact (POC) for problem reporting, incremental version updates, and monitors yearly support contract.
• Makes recommendations for future hardware/software implementations and related process improvements, schedules, plans, and performs system upgrades including the transition from design, test, production, and documentation environments.
• Provides operational status as required.
• Uses established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete complex assignments requiring originality and ingenuity performed under minimum supervision with considerable latitude for independent contribution.
• Makes functional the initiatives established by management and coordinates with other organizations as affected by upgrades, capabilities, policy, and procedures.
• Reads, understands, and implements the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Requirements

• Associate or higher degree in Information Technology, or equivalent academic/technical training.
• Three years of related experience or a combination of experience in computer system basics and/or related areas of expertise.
• Basic knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in computer science, graphics, and information systems.
• Specific experience in the use of MS Windows server environments and various computer-aided design (CAD), database, MS Office, and web-enabled applications.
• Capability to update or repair computer systems.
• Planning and organizing skills with the ability to work under deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to federal government contract support.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (active on day 1).
• Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's.
• Disability Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match (JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution; 100% immediate vesting).
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $64,729.60 to $83,387.20 annually. The salary range offered considers factors such as responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations.

Working Conditions

• Work is typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards.
• Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds).
• Constant sitting and use of a computer terminal.
• Constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents.
• Constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication.
• Constant mental alertness.