Arcfield Overview: Arcfield was purpose-built to relentlessly protect the nation and its allies from today’s national security threats. We have nearly 70 years of proven expertise and excel in space superiority, hypersonic defense and nuclear deterrence, digital transformation, and surface and undersea warfare domains. Our solution areas include space mission engineering, atmospheric science, digital engineering, mission assurance, and advances in modeling and simulation that together with our enterprise-wide adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning, lead to better systems and timely, reliable decision-making. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 18 North American offices, Arcfield employs 2,200 engineers, scientists, analysts, IT specialists and other professionals who challenge the status quo to deliver an efficient technological advantage to our national security and defense partners. Responsibilities:
Arcfield is seeking a Systems Administrator to perform network, hardware, and software system administration activities for systems supporting product lifecycle engineering efforts. Job location is Rome, NY.
Responsibilities include:
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Apply strong leadership, organizational, and communications skills to ensure continuous network and systems functionality and security.
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of government requirements associated with maintenance of network environments and system components.
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Establish and monitor a schedule of required system administration events to ensure all systems remain up-to-date. For example, application of software patches, firmware updates, PKI certificate continuity, backup/restore functionality, audit management, and software license continuity.
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Work on-site at the Arcfield office in Rome, NY during core business hours (8:00 – 5:00, M-F). Occasional schedule modification will be required to support after-hours updates necessary to limit impact to system users during core working hours.
- Monitor Help Desk tickets submitted by system users to ensure timely resolution of submitted issues.
- Establish and maintain documentation which describes all components of the system environment.
- Recommend system environment changes to increase usability, efficiency, up-time, or security. If appropriate, specify required hardware/software components and coordinate purchase processes. Upon approval, implement defined changes.
- Coordinate with program management and technical leads through a Configuration Approval Board (CAB) process for any significant changes to the system environment prior to execution of change.
- No travel for this position is anticipated
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
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BS 2-4 Years, MS 0-2, HS 8-10, or equivalent skills gained through on-the-job experience
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US Citizenship
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Exceptional organizational skills
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Proven ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
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Strong analysis, evaluation, and judgment skills (critical thinking)
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Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance
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System Administration: Experienced / Proficient
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Microsoft Windows Server (2019, 2022, 2025)
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Microsoft Active Directory / Directory Services (DS)
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Microsoft Windows 11 Professional
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MS Office (2019, 2021, O365)
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 9, 10)
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Operating System and Network Hardening
- Red Hat Identity Management Server (IdM) / Identity Policy Audit (IPA)
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Broadcom VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF, formerly vSphere 8.0)
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Network Attached Storage implementation and management
- Cisco IOS (Routers, Switches)
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Aruba Networking Solution Products
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System Administration: Desired Experience / Familiarity
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Apache Guacamole Remote Desktop Gateway
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Document Management Software
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Trend Micro Deep Security Advanced Threat Protection Software
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Tenable Nessus Vulnerability Scanner Software
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Windows Server Update Service (WSUS)
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Kubernetes Container Orchestration System
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Computer and Network Hardware Maintenance and Support
- Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) process.
Equal Pay Act: This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $64,011.63 Max: $111,303.81 EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.
