Systems Administrator Jobs

Paragon Cyber Solutions has an immediate opening for those ready for an exciting and dynamic career as a Systems Administrator to join other smart, talented, and dedicated engineers that pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges for the launch-test range while developing and delivering solutions to meet the needs of the US Space Force and their customers. This opportunity designs, develops, modifies, evaluates, and implements new and exiting Telemetry hardware systems, leading the technical aspects of a multi-disciplined project team.

Clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Perform system backups and standard administrator duties
• Review system logs for vulnerability optimization and suggest improvements and initiatives as appropriate
• Analyze, log, track and resolve complex software/hardware anomalies pertaining to networking connectivity, printers, servers, and applications to meet mission needs
• Perform Microsoft 2003/2008/2016 systems administrator duties for a complex virtual enclave computing environment
• Conduct Information Assurance Assessments
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Organize, coordinate and monitor troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems; document system events to ensure continuous functioning
• Interface with all levels of RGNext, Space Force, Department of Defense, Eastern Range customers and management
• Recommend course of action and implement as approved
• Oversee hardware/software installations and upgrades to ensure work is properly performed in accordance with company/Space Force policy

Required Experience

• Advanced experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting O/S and server applications such as IIS, SharePoint, and MS SQL server
• Knowledge of
• American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) files
• Familiar with Information Technology on the eastern range; networks, servers, PCs, network interfaces, security concerns and postures, preferred
• Thorough knowledge of the following:
• DEC VAX/Virtual Memory System (VMS) operating system (version 6.1)
• Windows 2000, NT, XP, Win 7,and Win 10
• Unix system administration certification, preferred
• San technology - storage - switches - Fiber channel and iSCSI
• Red Hat Linux 5 and CLI interface
• BS degree in an associated discipline, (Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Virtual Address Extended (VAX) Model 3800 computers and DEC Model 550 terminal server
• Windows 2008/2016 Active Directory administration
• Cisco IOS commands
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2016 systems administration and networking
• Juniper Firewalls
• Advanced experience troubleshooting problems in a large complex environment
• Experience with system administration and related Information Systems, Computer/Network Security
• VMWare Data Center Virtualization technology
• Thorough knowledge of data communications protocols (TCP/IP); principles and practices of security implementation in the areas of data communications and information systems; PKI, data encryption, and encryption equipment, Firewalls; Air Force, and Department of Defense security regulations, and perimeter protection, preferred
• Fortran 77

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• DoD 8570 IAT II or IAM II Certified (Security+ CE or equivalent) or ability to obtain withing six (6) months of hire.

Benefits

• Healthy Work-Life Balance.
• Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching).
• Paid Time Off & 10 Paid Public Holidays.
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Training & Development.
• Short and Long-Term Disability.

Why Work For Paragon Cyber Solutions?

You want to make a difference. You want to be recognized by name versus being a number. You want to work with a company where you can grow and work in different areas to increase your knowledge/experience. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and need to live it.

As a small business, each team member rolls up their sleeves and helps where needed (including our CEO). Our ideal candidate will be comfortable with multi-tasking and prefers working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You must be adaptable to the needs of a growing business.

A Model of Excellence

That’s our motto in all we do and what we seek in our team members.

Are you a hardworking professional seeking a new opportunity that fosters growth? Look no further!

We are a minority, woman, veteran-owned, 8(a), EDWOSB, VOSB, HUBZone certified Tampa, FL-based small business. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality solutions that help our clients protect the integrity of their business operations.