System Administrator - Ahtna Logistics

Company: Ahtna
Location: Miami
Posted on: April 16, 2024

Job Description:

Summary:

The primary duties of this position will be installing, supporting and maintaining Ahtna servers, network devices, desktop computers, telephony systems, and various software applications at Krome SPC under minimal supervision. The employee must be proficient in research and development, technical analysis, defining needs and strategic planning. Provides advanced technical support for the LAN and WAN while working with government IT staff. These positions are responsible for maintaining the integrity and security of Ahtna's network.

*Please Note: This position is contingent upon a contract award. We will not be actively responding to applicants until there is a need to move forward with this position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the setup, configuration, and administration of supporting networks.
• Must have working knowledge of Office 365 and Entra ID.
• Comply with and develop standards for wiring, security, equipment, protocols, platforms and administration of computer systems and applications.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot network hardware and software.
• Write or modify scripts to resolve performance problems or to automate tasks.
• Maintain network security and integrity through active management and monitoring.
• Responsible for network security and data loss prevention to include protection from viruses, file access, password management, insider threats, and junk mail.
• Comply with established practices and manage change effectively.
• Develop and test Disaster Recovery plans.
• Manage Ahtna's Mobile Device Management system and maintain effective mobile device management configuration and security policies.
• Administer and troubleshoot cloud hosted print servers, to include the printers, copiers and fax machines and coordinate with third party vendors for solutions and problem resolution as necessary.
• Manage Ahtna webservers by performing configuration changes, updates, troubleshooting errors and coordinating with vendors.
• Schedule, monitor and test system backup and recovery.
• Serves as a technical expert and technical escalation point.
• Administer Ahtna IT assets and inventory.
• Must be proficient with enterprise level IT services such as DNS, Active Directory, and DHCP.
• Strong knowledge of TCP, UDP, routing protocols and network topologies.
• Plan and manage capacity of virtualization hosts and clusters, power distribution, and storage area networks.
• Manage, maintain and manipulate backend databases based on technologies such as MSSQL, MySQL, Firebird, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of explaining technical procedures verbally or in writing.
• Must have very strong knowledge of all facets of IT infrastructure.
• Plan for and maintain advanced SIP telecommunication deployments.
• Capable of configuring and maintaining advanced routing and switching solutions.
• Fluent in VBScript, Powershell, wmi, and bash scripting languages.
• Ability to function as escalation point for all technical issues and provide effective guidance and solutions through use of sound judgement.
• Additional duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology (IT) field of study or a minimum of five (5) years' experience in IT support field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
  • Experience working with multiple companies in multiple locations in a widely dispersed network.
  • Strong knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
  • To obtain and maintain a favorable determination from a US government background screening.
  • Valid Driver's License. Preferred Qualification:
    • Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures preferred.
    • CompTIA Security +, Project Management+, CCNP, CISSP, MCSE: Server Infrastructure, and relevant IT certifications preferred. Microsoft 365 Administrator (more relevant to planned infrastructure, strike the rest).
    • Proficiency in Spanish language. Shareholder Preference:
      
      Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.
      
      Supervision:
      
      There is no supervision with this position.
      
      Core Competencies:
      • Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans, communicates changes effectively, builds commitment, overcomes resistance, prepares and supports those affected by change, monitors transition and evaluates results
      • Ethics - Understands and respects the high level of confidentiality associated with sensitive employee data
      • Law and Government-- Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, legal codes, ordinances, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process as related to the essential functions of this job
      • Oral and Written Communication - The individual demonstrates group presentation skills, prepares and delivers written reports, conducts meetings and negotiates with employees, subcontractors and clients.
      • Software & Reporting - The individual is highly experienced in advanced features of MS Word and Excel with working knowledge of the other software tools within the Microsoft Office Suite and has a demonstrated knowledge of computerized database applications
      • Teamwork Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
      • Collaboration - Working with Corporate IT to resolve issues, delegate appropriate permissions, and documenting/reporting change so that there is no delay in resolving issues in your absence. WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
        
        The work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
        • Indoors, office setting, subject to changes in temperature and noise levels
          
          PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent sitting for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper, reaching with hands and arms for items above and below desk level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the office with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 2 hours; occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds such as small office equipment, files, stacks of paper, reference and other materials.
          
          Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
          
          Work Schedule: 40 hours a week or as business needs dictate
          
          Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
          
          The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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