What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator - Machinery Control System (MCS) position at ASR International?
ASR International Corp has an opening for a Systems Administrator II role for work in the Philadelphia area. The System Administrator provides IT support Services to include asset lifecycle support; Standard Operating Procedures development support, data call support; inventory support; subject matter expertise support, peripheral device support, account access tracking and support.
Location: Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) - Philadelphia, PA 19112 (on-site)Job Description/Responsibilities:
Location: Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) - Philadelphia, PA 19112 (on-site)Job Description/Responsibilities:
- Maintains overall responsibility for the availability and integrity of program’s physical/virtual infrastructure.
- Manages and maintains daily tasks for physical/virtual server and storage systems, including monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance, and repair.
- Ensures that records of system downtime and equipment inventory are properly maintained.
- Applies revisions to host system firmware and software.
- Works with vendors to assist support activities.
- Develops new system and application implementation plans, custom scripts, and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability.
- Trains staff in how to use new software and hardware developed and/or acquired.
- Performs troubleshooting as required. Leads problem-solving efforts often involving outside vendors and other support personnel.
- Installs, modifies, and maintains systems and utility software on server computer systems.
- Provides server support related to other software.
- Ensures high availability and acceptable levels of performance of critical computer resources.
- Develops procedures, programs, and documentation for backup and restoration of host operating systems and host-based applications.
- Develops and coordinates project directions and schedules to maximize benefits and minimize impacts on programmatic activity. Provides input in planning and implementation of projects for computer operations and systems administration.
- Develops tools and procedures for program team members.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge. Stays current with technological developments in systems administration technology and recommends ways to take advantage of new technology.
- Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices to protect the organization's digital assets.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Manage firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security tools to safeguard network integrity.
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities and respond to security incidents.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
- Educate and train employees on security best practices and awareness.
- Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, Information Technology from an accredited college or university.
- 3 years of experience within industry as a help desk support, system administrator, programmer, developer, and/or Systems engineer.
- 2 years of professional experience reading and manual and able to patch, STIG and fix computer systems.
- 2 years of professional experience troubleshooting software and hardware experiences.
- Experience with VMWARE and VDI environments.
- Proven experience as a Systems Administrator, with a focus on cyber security.
- Certification in cyber security (e.g., CompTIA Security , CISSP) is a plus. If not certified, training will need to be obtained within 3 months of onboarding.
- Strong knowledge of network and system administration, including Windows and Linux environments.
- Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and anti-virus software.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Managing server virtualization technologies like VMWare vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V/Virtual Server
- A solid understanding of LAN/WAN networking
- Group Policy design and configuration
- Active Directory/LDAP user and group administration
- LAN Routing and Switching design, configuration and troubleshooting (VLANs, IP Subnetting, 802.1Q trunks)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain security clearance and clearing necessary background checks/assessments as required. Active high-level Security Clearance will be required, and current Security Clearance is desired.