Systems Administrator IV

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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate system specifications, install enterprise computer systems, configure systems, establish standards, ensure hardware/software compatibility, and maintain workstations and server systems focusing on the Operating System and the network.
• Perform daily operational support on computer Operating Systems, including Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux, to ensure system security, access, configuration, backups, and restore.
• Demonstrate knowledge of VxRail hyper-converged infrastructure, including deployment, implementation, and management of virtualization infrastructure using VMware (ESXi, vCenter, and vSAN) for optimal performance, scalability, and high availability.
• Establish network requirements, monitor local area network (LAN) performance, troubleshoot networking hardware, and ensure systems work according to specifications using advanced networking protocols and technologies.
• Organize and secure directory structure; assist and train staff in using department Document Management (DM) Systems, associated databases, and Configuration Management (CM)/DM release procedures.
• Design hardware requirements and provide Computer Authorization and custodial receipt listings to track equipment configurations and identification logs.
• Serve as point of contact (POC) for problem reporting, incremental version updates, and monitor yearly support contracts to ensure timely resolution of issues and optimal system performance.
• Make recommendations for future hardware/software implementations and related process improvements; schedule, plan, and perform system upgrades, including transitioning from design, test, production, and documentation environments.
• Provide operational status using established reporting frameworks and metrics.
• Analyze system logs and identify potential issues with computer systems using advanced troubleshooting techniques and tools.
• Manage and administer storage solutions, including Network-Attached Storage and Storage Area Network (NAS/SAN) systems, while maintaining optimal performance, capacity, and data protection.
• Research, integrate, or place new technologies into the existing data center with seamless integration and minimal disruption to existing systems and services.
• Develop and implement security protocols and procedures aligned with Security+ best practices to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational data systems.
• Collaborate with other teams to align with organizational goals and objectives, providing technical expertise and guidance as required.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies, applying knowledge to continuously improve system administration practices and procedures.
• Apply cybersecurity knowledge and system hardening practices in daily system administration activities, including vulnerability awareness, access control, patching, audit readiness, and compliance with security policies.
• Provide technical guidance, share knowledge with team members, support task coordination, and contribute to process improvement efforts as a senior technical resource.
• Work with SQL databases or database-backed applications, including querying, reviewing, troubleshooting, or supporting data used by mission-specific systems.
• Make functional the initiatives established by management and coordinate with other organizations affected by upgrades, capabilities, policies, and procedures.
• Read, understand, and implement general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline from an accredited academic institution or equivalent experience through technical training, completion of a recognized certification program, or relevant work experience.
• At least nine (9) years of experience in computer system-related areas of expertise, with broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in computer science, graphics, and information systems.
• Specific experience in the maintenance of Operating Systems and support applications in centralized and distributed server environments.
• Planning and organizing skills with the ability to work under deadlines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Must possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ Certification within 6 months.
• Prior experience working in or supporting a Department of Defense environment, military installation, government contractor setting, or similar mission-focused organization.
• Experience working with proprietary, specialized, or mission-specific systems used to collect, manage, process, or report data, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems, tools, and technical environments.

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 $97,000 to $130,000 annually.

Working Conditions

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