System Administrator II

About the Role

Arcfield is seeking a Systems Administrator to perform network, hardware, and software system administration activities for systems supporting product lifecycle engineering efforts in Rome, NY.

Responsibilities

• Apply strong leadership, organizational, and communications skills to ensure continuous network and systems functionality and security.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of government requirements associated with maintenance of network environments and system components.
• Establish and monitor a schedule of required system administration events to ensure all systems remain up-to-date, including:
  • Application of software patches and firmware updates
  • PKI certificate continuity
  • Backup/restore functionality
  • Audit management
  • Software license continuity
• Work on-site at the Arcfield office in Rome, NY during core business hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday). Occasional after-hours updates may be required to limit impact to system users.
• Monitor Help Desk tickets submitted by system users to ensure timely resolution of submitted issues.
• Establish and maintain documentation describing all components of the system environment.
• Recommend system environment changes to increase usability, efficiency, uptime, or security. If appropriate, specify required hardware/software components and coordinate purchase processes. Upon approval, implement defined changes.
• Coordinate with program management and technical leads through a Configuration Approval Board (CAB) process for any significant changes to the system environment prior to execution.
• No travel is anticipated for this position.

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Strong analysis, evaluation, and judgment skills (critical thinking)

Qualifications

Education or equivalent experience:

• BS with 2–4 years of experience, or
• MS with 0–2 years of experience, or
• HS with 8–10 years of experience, or
• Equivalent skills gained through on-the-job experience

Skills

Experienced / Proficient:

• Microsoft Windows Server (2019, 2022, 2025)
• Microsoft Active Directory / Directory Services (DS)
• Microsoft Windows 11 Professional
• MS Office (2019, 2021, O365)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 9, 10)
• Operating System and Network Hardening
• Red Hat Identity Management Server (IdM) / Identity Policy Audit (IPA)
• Broadcom VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF, formerly vSphere 8.0)
• Network Attached Storage implementation and management
• Cisco IOS (Routers, Switches)
• Aruba Networking Solution Products

Desired Experience / Familiarity:

• Apache Guacamole Remote Desktop Gateway
• Document Management Software
• Trend Micro Deep Security Advanced Threat Protection Software
• Tenable Nessus Vulnerability Scanner Software
• Windows Server Update Service (WSUS)
• Kubernetes Container Orchestration System
• Computer and Network Hardware Maintenance and Support
• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) process

Pay

Projected compensation range for this position: $64,011.63 – $111,303.81.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement and Savings plans
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Other optional benefit elections