What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Administrator (JWICS) position at Advent Services?
A leader in supporting clients in technically demanding industries, Advent's capabilities and services promote innovation & empower our partners to manage risk, protect information and achieve organizational objectives. We are proud of our ability to support mission critical systems in every phase of their lifecycle to ensure our nation’s forces can accomplish their mission.
Advent is currently seeking candidates to assist in the daily execution of operations of the US Air Force AFNORTH Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) by successfully performing all the duties as outlined for a JWICS Systems Administrator, additional service/tasks, and all other specifications.
Security Clearance: Top Secret (SCI eligible)
Schedule: Full-time
Location: Rome, NY
Applicants must have good written and oral communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to follow directions is a must. Applicants must be able to work well alone and as part of a team.
Job Requirements:
- Must possess the clearance of TOP SECRET and be SCI eligible
- Must possess the appropriate certification for an IAT level II as defined by DoD Manual 8570.01
- The applicant shall install, configure, administer, and maintain operating systems and systems servers to ensure appropriate level of availability. These systems shall be maintained to meet the systems uptime (fully operational) rates appropriate to the criticality of the system (mission critical, mission essential, and mission support).
- The applicant shall load system application software and patches as directed. This includes the application of all prescribed or approved anti-virus, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVAs) to assigned systems. Compliance will be reported to the unit Information System Security Officer (ISSO) or unit Information System Security Manager (ISSM).
- The applicant shall provide JWICS related operational and technical assistance in areas including, but not limited to, system and network administration, network security, monitoring of system performance, system applications, patch installations and configurations, system services and maintenance, and similar related technical support functions.
- The applicant will validate system applications patches, installations, and configurations by performing quarterly reviews of the JWICS software platform database and comparing that database content to the current system configuration
Advent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are not based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Advent’s benefits program includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision care, matching 401K, vacation time, sick time, life insurance, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.
