Systems Administrator

Job Summary: Securiport LLC is a US company based in Reston, VA, that specializes in the design and implementation of passenger biometric recognition, immigration processing, and intelligent information reporting and management systems based on advanced technological solutions.  Securiport provides a complete immigration processing solution and analytics to maintain border security. Services include technical analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance of Securiport’s software solutions, training, and technical support to the field operations.

 
The IT Systems Administrator II is responsible for managing or performing work associated with IT infrastructure & systems administration (internal or outsourcing staff), including installation, configuration, administration, support, and maintenance of IT software and hardware systems, IT data/voice network systems, and internal databases. Provides solutions to technical problems of moderate scope/complexity and receives assistance for more complex issues from higher-level staff.

 
Essential Functions

Ensures the uptime, performance, and resource availability of the computers and other IT systems

Analyzes and evaluates personal computing products, devices, and systems available in the marketplace for affordability, compatibility, expandability, and ease of use/support

Installs and configures PC systems software to optimize performance and integration with client/server applications and info-communications transmission networks

Matches the organization's resources with the demand placed on them

Monitors the organization's vast area and/or local area network performance

Identifies and resolves network problems

Upgrades network hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment

Ensures the quality, accuracy, and security of Computers and Devices

Analyzes functionality and risks for mobile computing devices, including policies and approaches for managing security and data back-up in bring-your-own-device (BYOD) environments

Performs work under general supervision

May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group

  Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Possesses solid working knowledge of the subject matter to apply principles of systems/networks, database management, and computer science

Technical expertise in database products and servers

Technical expertise in Microsoft Windows Server Management

Technical expertise in Microsoft Exchange Server

Technical expertise in Microsoft 365 Administration

Technical expertise in Backup products like Veeam, Symantec Backup, etc.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to provide superlative customer service

Ability to work as part of a team using effective interpersonal skills

  Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Information Science, Information Technology, or related field required

Four (4) years of experience in a related field required

In lieu of a degree, a total of 8 years of experience in a related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above

Four years managing Windows Servers, MS Exchange, Office 365, SANs, routers, and switches

  Physical Job Requirements

This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or seated) all the time

This position requires the ability to spend all the time viewing computer monitors

M-F 9am-5pm required 

  Travel Requirements

This position has no travel requirements.

Securiport is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Securiport is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. For additional information, please see the United States Department of Labor's EEO poster and EEO poster supplement.

Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position at the time this job description was written. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and all employees in this position are employed “at-will.”