(AFG-Bagram) Network/System Administrator

Job Title Network/System Administrator

Auto req ID 16952BR

Positions Remaining 2

Full / Part Time Full-Time

Employment Type Regular

City Bagram

Country Afghanistan

Job Description Location: Afghanistan (Bagram)/Kuwait/Quatar – as required

Responsibilities/Job Summary:

Monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency. Writes or modifies basic scripts to resolve performance problems and automate systems administration tasks. Manages and supports secure Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Performs or assists in troubleshooting and diagnosing production problems; corrects identified problems. Performs systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts. Provides monitoring and primary response and intervention for information technology related security incidents and violations.

Description: Designs and plans network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducts testing of network design. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.

Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI

Please be aware that this position requires a security clearance, or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Education Requirements: Associates Degree in Information Technology (military experience as a network admin or system admin can substitute for the Associates degree)

Certification Requirements: CompTIA Security+ (must provide copy of certification) CompTIA Network+ (must provide copy of certification) Experience/Skills Required:

· 5 years’ system administration or network administration

· Experience with MS Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server 2007, and Active Directory.

· Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment, including protective mask, ballistic helmet, body armor, and chemical/biological protective garments.

· Medically/Physically fit for deployment with U.S. Military Forces Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) under the provisions of USCENTCOM Medical Standards.

· Possess a valid and current U.S. Passport and Driver’s License.

Travel Required: 100%

Physical Requirements: Medically/Physically fit for deployment with U.S. Military Forces Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) under the provisions of USCENTCOM Medical Standards.

Desired Qualifications:

· Experience with VMWare

· Prior military experience and/or experience supporting military forces in Iraq and/or Afghanistan

· CCNA

· CCNP

· MCTS

· MCITP

Projected Start Date: ASAP

Duration of Effort: Multi-year

Work Hours: 84 hours per week

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