Systems Administrator Specialist - Intermediate

Clearance: Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team.

- Manages the daily activities of configuration and operation of the organization's IT systems and applications.

- Assists in the installation, maintenance, and general support of IT systems.

- Identifies and resolves problems associated with operating systems.

- Analyzes and resolves problems associated with server hardware/software and applications software.

- Detects, diagnoses, and reports related problems on both server, desktop, and mobile IT systems.

- Assists users with questions or issues related to accessing and using IT systems. Installs new software releases and system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches, and resolves software related problems.

- Performs system backup and recovery procedures.

- Maintains data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity.

- Performs system capacity analysis and planning and optimizes system operation and resource utilization.

- Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure that systems support the organization's business requirements and meet the needs of end users.

- Defines system requirements based on user/client needs, cost, scalability, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms.

- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

- Requires a Bachelor's degree; or an Associate's degree with at least 2 years of experience; at least 60 semester hours of formal education working towards an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience; or 6 years of experience.

- Additional certifications (other than those required for the position) in the area of specialization can be substituted for experience or education but varies by certification.

- The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties.

- Must be familiar with a variety of systems administration concepts, practices, and procedures.

- Must be adept at problem solving, identifying risk, and communicating results and recommendations to department management.

- A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

- DoD 8570.01M IAT/IAM/IASAE certification

- 401(k) Matching

- Company Events

- Dental Insurance

- Employee Recognition Programs

- Health Insurance

- Life Insurance

- Paid Time Off

- Parental Leave

- Performance Incentives

- Student Loan Repayment

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Vision Insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.