Systems Administrator III

About the Role

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.

This position involves system administration within a real-time mission support environment, specializing in voice, communications switching, video, telemetry, situational awareness data transport, and support systems. The role requires leading work center personnel, resolving real-time mission support anomalies, and maintaining network systems in accordance with industry practices, manufacturer data, DoD policies, and local directives.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate system specifications, configure systems, establish standards, and ensure hardware/software compatibility.
• Perform daily operations of MS Windows server software, including system security, access control, configuration, and backups.
• Specify network requirements, monitor LAN performance, troubleshoot networking hardware, and ensure systems meet specifications.
• Organize and secure directory structures; assist and train staff in using the Data Management (DM) System, databases, and Configuration Management (CM)/DM release procedures.
• Maintain and design functional, visually aesthetic web pages.
• Specify hardware requirements and provide a Computer Authorization and Custodial Receipt Listing (CA/CRL) to track equipment configurations and identification logs.
• Serve as the point of contact (POC) for problem reporting, incremental version updates, and monitoring yearly support contracts.
• Recommend future hardware/software implementations and process improvements; schedule, plan, and perform system upgrades.
• Provide operational status as required.
• Perform network system administration tasks on work center systems, including communications distribution, data acquisition, range data transmission, and ancillary equipment.
• Lead work center personnel in resolving real-time mission support anomalies and perform daily network monitoring.
• Implement and enforce network system administration policies; identify weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot data and telecommunication networks and equipment.
• Provide real-time operational mission support and lead work center personnel in accomplishing mission-critical tasks.
• Maintain networking equipment, including problem isolation and repair to the lowest repairable unit level.
• Oversee Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) activities and develop/maintain network PMI procedures.
• Develop, modify, and review Operating Instructions for network and system administration tasks.
• Implement and adhere to all Information Assurance requirements.
• Interface directly with customers to resolve simple to complex problems in a high-pressure, real-time mission environment.
• Make functional the initiatives established by management and coordinate with other organizations affected by upgrades, capabilities, policies, and procedures.
• Read, understand, and implement operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Requirements

• Associate’s or higher degree in Computer/Information Technology or equivalent academic/technical training.
• Seven (7) years of related experience or a combination of experience in computer system basics and/or related areas.
• Broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in computer science, graphics, and information systems.
• Specific experience in MS Windows server environments and various CAD/CAM, database, MS Office, and web-enabled applications.
• Planning and organizing skills with the ability to work under deadlines.
• Capability to update or repair computer systems.
• Valid, state-issued driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to Top Secret with Special Access.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ certification.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Knowledge of networking and data link protocols such as IP, Ethernet, Frame-Relay, SONET, and T1.
• Willingness to work nonstandard tours of duty, including nights, weekends, and overtime (may be short or no notice).
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to qualify and maintain government flight line privileges.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining Marconi, Juniper, and ADC Telecommunications equipment.
• Experience with voice communication distribution system equipment.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $86,000 to $100,000 annually. The salary range considers factors such as responsibilities, work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market/business considerations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (active on day 1).
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match (50% match, up to an 8% contribution; 100% immediate vesting).
• Tuition reimbursement.

Working Conditions

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. Responsibilities include occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting, use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities for reviewing and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing for communication, and constant mental alertness.