Systems Administrator

We are seeking a full-time contractor or employee for a Systems Administrator role.Perform Network Security Analyst work as a member of the Infrastructure Services team, participate in one or more projects concurrently. Ensure that information systems and computer networks are secure. Protect against hackers and cyber-attacks, as well as monitoring network traffic and server logs for activity that seems unusual. Responsible for finding vulnerabilities in the computer networks and creating recommendations for how to minimize these vulnerabilities. Investigates security breaches, develops strategies for any security issues that arise and utilizes the help of firewalls and antivirus software to maintain security. Perform other duties as assigned to maintain operations.Required Skills:

Bachelors degree in computer-related field and four years experience as a systems administrator or eight years experience as a systems administrator.

Supporting patching and configuring Windows and Linux operating systems and third-party applications

Advanced system administration skills in Linux/UNIX Servers.

Microsoft Windows server implementation and administration to include Active Directory

Network firewall, wireless network, routing, and switch network design, implementation, and administration.

Evaluating and interpreting NESSUS vulnerability reports, building deployment packages using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, and Windows server and workstation administration.

Microsoft Windows Certifications including MCSA Windows Server

Microsoft Windows Exams related to Windows Server, Security, and Networking

Microsoft O365 Tenant level administration and security

Strong written and verbal communication skills to serve as a technical consultant to peers, clearly and accurately document relevant issues, and prepare accurate, concise, reliable reports.

Advanced skill in solving problems; in scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing programs; and in trouble shooting computer software systems

Ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.

Preferred Skills

Texas Workforce Commission experience

Nice-to-have skills

• Network Security
• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Linux
• Unix
• Routing
• Texas, United States

Work experience

• Systems Administrator
• Security Analyst

Languages

• English