The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, is a premier advanced manufacturing facility that supports the safety, security, reliability and effectiveness of our nation's nuclear deterrent. With nearly 7,000 employees combined in Kansas City, Missouri, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, KCNSC protects our nation and allies by producing trusted national security products and services for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.
We create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges, and lead with accountability, collaboration and an unwavering dedication to our mission and core values.
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The Systems Administrator II performs multiple functions to ensure IT infrastructure is available, reliable, secure, and stable either individually or under the guidance of experienced personnel. This role will be responsible for monitoring systems and serving as a focal point for support. The Systems Administrator II will plan for the future by setting and documenting direction for their specific area of responsibility for the information systems infrastructure.
Acts as key members of the Server and Storage team ensuring the Windows Server and Active Directory implementations are running effectively and efficiently. Performs a variety of functions to ensure the Windows Systems environment is available, reliable, and stable. Monitors systems and serves as a focal point for routine support of systems.
- Evaluates, configures, and maintains systems including installing and testing new releases.
- Monitors and evaluates operating efficiency, analyze performance and tuning.
- Analyzes system problems to identify problem areas.
- Mitigates application and operating system vulnerabilities to ensure security of information systems.
- Follows established procedures required for efficient management of the infrastructure.
- Maintains appropriate records including statistical reports, inventories, and technical documentation among others.
- Installs new or enhanced applications and/or hardware; assist in the installation of servers.
- Manages medium enterprise projects according to division standards and requirements.
- Serves as a subject matter expert within one's area of responsibility regarding information systems infrastructure.
- Has broad technical knowledge of information systems and recommends solutions based on current infrastructure components.
- 2+ years of systems administration experience
- Bachelor's degree in the field of Information Systems, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, with a minimum of 24 semester hours of computer-related courses, or two additional years of direct work experience
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
- United States Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)
- Working knowledge of specific operating systems (Windows Server).
- General knowledge and experience in scripting tools (like PowerShell) to support database, web and application administration
- Experience with Exchange on-prem server and hybrid cloud environment
- Experience with M365, Exchange online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive
- Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy Management
- Install, configure, manage, patch, troubleshoot, and upgrade Windows Servers and Domain Controllers
- Patching and vulnerability management of all platforms and products
- Evaluate, customize and maintain systems including installing and testing new releases
- Monitor and evaluate operating efficiency, analyze performance and tuning
- Analyze system problems to identify problem areas
- Follow established procedures required for efficient management of the infrastructure
- Install new or enhanced applications and/or hardware; assist in the installation of servers
- Resolve escalated service requests and support tickets related to Windows server environments
- Reviews, evaluates, and recommends new or upgraded systems software packages and related hardware, based on established standards
- Manages medium enterprise projects according to division standards and requirements.
- Has broad technical knowledge of information systems and recommends solutions based on current infrastructure components.
- Work closely and escalate issues directly with vendors to ensure that supporting operating systems are compliant with applications, including required patch levels, hot fixes, and revisions.
- General understanding of installation, configuration and administration of enterprise web services, application servers, databases, clustering backup and recovery systems, portals, firewalls, virtual private networks, terminal services, authentication and authorization, collaboration, and load balancing.
- Conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner and works in accordance with established HS&E requirements
This job description/job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
What We Offer
We are focused on attracting, hiring and retaining talented people who power our mission. Our robust total rewards package recognizes performance, fuels development and supports flexibility. Key features include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Industry leading 401(k) match
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work schedule
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Certification & License Programs
- Mission driven culture
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Additional Information:
- Job ID: 5059
- Category: Information Technology
- Level of Experience:
- Posting Location: Kansas City National Security Campus 14520 Botts Road Kansas City, MO, 64147
- Remote Eligibility: On-Site
- Travel Required: 0-10%
- Approved Work States: MO; NM
- Hourly/Salary: Salary
- Division: A00
- Department: A33
