Systems Administrator – Desktop Deployment

Position(s):           Engineer Technicians III & IV [Systems Administrator (Information Systems – Desktop Deployment)]

Location:              Colorado Springs, CO (Relocation Assistance Available)

Clearance:           Secret/Top-Secret/TS/SCI preferred

Education:           Associate’s degree, technical certification, and/or a minimum of three (3+) years of related experience supporting cabling, equipment, desktop deployment, IT network systems installation, troubleshooting, and repair of network systems.  Minimum three (3+) years of experience in using Microsoft Office.

Certifications:    

Systems Administrators: IIAT II / CompTIA Sec+

or BICSI Installer I / II (Fiber and/or Copper)

SUMMARY

The IT Cable Plant Installation Technician will be supporting the buildup and modernization of DoD facilities.  The purpose of this task is to provide Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I)/Information Technology (IT) electronic systems equipment, infrastructure, engineering, design, installation, and Supply and Warehouse support. Services required include design, installation, termination, test, and documentation of desktop devices, peripherals, IT cable plant, rack, power distribution units for the installation of C4I/IT electronic systems and equipment, as assigned and in accordance with government installation design plans (IDP).

Mission Statement:

Provide expert system administration and infrastructure support for NIWC Pacific’s secure RDT&E network and lab environments, ensuring high availability, security compliance, and operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Systems Administration & Lab Management

• Install and manage servers, routers, switches, firewalls, and security devices
• Install and configure operating systems and network hardware
• Manage lab racks, cabling, inventory, and documentation
• Maintain and operate lab test equipment
• Apply STIGs and conduct ACAS scans
• Configure and maintain HBSS and anti-virus solutions
• Patch management and firmware updates
• Support RMF documentation efforts
• Perform system security checks and ensure compliance

Network & Cabling Installation

• Install and test copper, fiber optic, and coaxial cabling
• Install, label, and document cable plants per IDP
• Perform rack installation and cabling for IT and communications equipment
• Conduct horizontal and vertical cable plant installation
• Perform AV equipment racking and cabling

Equipment Installation & Testing

• Install and configure servers, network switches, routers, and storage
• Provide redundant power and grounding for equipment racks
• Perform POST tests and document results
• Install and maintain AV equipment (monitors, speakers, VTC, control panels)
• Maintain and update design documents (as-built/red-line changes)

Facility & Site Support

• Install power circuits to equipment
• Manage Air-Guard grommet installations
• Perform floor tile cuts and firestopping as needed
• Conduct site surveys and coordinate with project teams
• Present professional craftsmanship in all installation work

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Proficient in system administration and network management
• Experience with enterprise IT equipment installation
• Strong understanding of STIG compliance and RMF
• Experience with ACAS, HBSS, patch management
• Proficient in structured cabling (Cat6A, fiber optics, coaxial)
• Familiar with AV systems installation and configuration
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• BICSI ITS Installer certification preferred

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Operational knowledge of Personal Computer Systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, and technical directives.
• Willingness and ability to learn new concepts and techniques.
• Ability to travel to client worksites on as needed basis within a 50-mile radius from the home duty station.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is primarily performed in a factory, machine shop or construction environment.
• The ability to verbally communicate alarms or warnings clearly, concisely, loudly and quickly, to clearly and quickly hear or otherwise sense alarms or warnings and take appropriate action.
• Frequently required to maintain equilibrium to prevent falling when moving, walking, standing, kneeling or crouching – particularly on narrow, uneven, irregular, slippery surfaces, going up or down ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles or other objects using hands, arms, feet or legs. 
• Frequently required to bend the body downward and forward, bending leg and spine – working in a bent over position.
• Frequently required to sense physical attributes such as size, shape, temperature, texture or sharpness of an object by touching.
• Frequently required to grasp, grip or apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm, holding an object in the hand.
• Frequently required to lift, raise or lower objects in a vertical direction, particularly heavy or bulky objects. 
• Moving objects backward, forward, in or out in a horizontal direction, particularly heavy or bulky objects. 
• Pulling, exerting a steady backward, downward, upward or outward force against an object – jerking, plucking, wrenching, stretching, towing, drawing, dragging or tugging objects in a sustained motion. 
• Pushing, pressing against something with steady forward, downward, upward or outward force – shoving, pushing, compressing, squeezing, mashing, packing, pressing, jamming, compacting, or squashing objects in a sustained motion.
• The ability to see and distinguish colors, to visually distinguish shapes and patterns, to accurately sense distances (depth perception), to accurately see objects and detect motion at wide angles (peripheral vision). 
• Frequently use the lower extremities and back muscles and movement on foot, particularly for long distances.
• May have exposure to indoor/outdoor adverse weather conditions.
• Frequent exposure to noise – workers must wear protective hearing equipment or frequently shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. 
• Exposure to pollutants or allergens which can adversely affect the skin and/or the respiratory system such as gases, smoke, odors, mists, fumes, dust, chemicals, oils or solvents.
• Exposure to hazardous working conditions including moving machinery, electricity and/or working in high places. 
• The job requires the use of protective equipment such as hard hats, respirators, aprons, gloves, special clothing, safety boots and safety glasses

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.