Amentum is looking for a Junior Systems Administrator to join our team in McLean, VA! As a Junior Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and support of computer systems and networks.
Must have an Active Top Secret/SCI US Government clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Responsibilities:
- Installing and configuring software updates, patching operating systems, managing system backups, and performing routine hardware checks.
- Determines when server, software, and OS upgrades are required and ensures that all upgrades are completed as scheduled, and that appropriate documentation exists prior to implementation
- Creating, modifying, and deleting user accounts, assigning permissions, and resetting passwords.
- Identifying and resolving common technical problems with computer systems, network connectivity, and applications.
- Monitoring system performance metrics like CPU usage, memory utilization, and network traffic to identify potential issues.
- Maintaining system documentation with details about configurations, troubleshooting steps, and user guides.
- Providing first-level technical assistance to end-users regarding computer issues.
- Implementing basic security measures like password policies and virus scans.
- Actively acquiring knowledge and skills in system administration through training programs and mentorship from senior colleagues.
- Conduct Hardware inventory, capture serial-number, model number and input captured data in hardware database
- Maintain software updates, renewals and purchases
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years experience and/or ongoing technical training and/or certification programs specific to the work unit’s hardware/software tools
- Possess Comp TIA A+, Security+, Network+ Certifications
- Ability to work with diverse team and mentor when needed
- Respectable understanding of operating systems like Windows, and Linux
- Understanding Basic Networking fundamentals (IP addressing, DNS, firewalls)
- Knowledge of common system administration tools
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills to explain technical issues to non-technical users
- Experience with Windows Server NT/2000/2003/2019 and Active Directory Services
- Knowledge of building server from start to finish to include (VM) Virtual Machines plus, Nodes and hardware
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; must be organized and detail oriented
- Must be able to troubleshoot software and hardware problems, through understanding of industry standards and the ability to work with diverse workforce
- Must have an Active Top Secret/SCI US Government clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Work Environment:
- Individual will perform most of his/her functions from the Network Administration Office where the network servers are located.
- Individual will be required to access all network workstations for software and configuration upgrades, troubleshooting, repair, and modifications.
- Occasionally, individual will also install, replace, or repair Windows 11 workstations
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Security clearance:
Work Location: In person
