Akima · 12 hours ago
Systems Administrator
Sumter, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAkima Systems Engineering is seeking a Systems Administrator to support mission-critical operations at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. This role involves ensuring the continuous availability, security, and performance of enterprise IT systems through installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of server environments.
ConstructionCyber SecurityConsultingInformation TechnologyLogisticsManagement ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Install, operate, and maintain (O&M) Government-purchased software, hardware, servers, operating systems, and applications
Provide O&M, monitoring, and administrative support for classified (SIPRNET), unclassified (NIPRNET), and up to three additional networks (e.g., CPN-X, BICES)
Perform daily maintenance and operations support for managed systems, RCC-SWA remotely administered servers, and local servers supporting USARCENT personnel
Ensure all physical and virtual servers remain in IA compliance; perform OS installation/configuration, patch management, health monitoring, backup/restoration, and antivirus updates per Army and DISA standards
Develop and maintain documentation and logical diagrams for the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) on SIPRNET and NIPRNET, ensuring compliance with DISA STIGs
Monitor and implement compliance with NETCOM GCC, RCC-SWA, and vendor security patches, hotfixes, and Active Directory GPO directives
Administer and maintain Storage Area Network (SAN) infrastructure, including arrays, appliances, and fiber-channel switches
Maintain all networked system hardware and software (servers, routers, switches, load balancers, security devices, backup systems)
Conduct and manage backup and archiving operations per DoDI 8500.2 and NIST SP 800-53; maintain one year of weekly and three months of daily backups
Establish and manage network/server monitoring programs aligned with RCC-SWA NETOPS capabilities using approved tools (e.g., ACAS, SolarWinds)
Coordinate with USARCENT G-6 leadership and COR before making network changes or upgrades
Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance; respond on-site within two hours for outages impacting 10+ users or Command Group systems
Evaluate and remediate security risks; maintain compliance with all applicable STIGs
Support hardware/software disposal, sanitization, and archiving per system security plans
Coordinate installation, testing, and upgrades of Government-purchased network hardware/software in compliance with approved product lists
Develop and implement access control lists (ACLs) on routers, firewalls, and IDS; maintain permissions within Access Control Server for CNDSP and administrators
Utilize SCCM and IA tools to push IAVAs/IAVBs/IATTs patches; ensure compliance within 72 hours (or 30 days if unspecified); conduct ACAS/Nessus scans and report compliance to CNDSP
Maintain all USARCENT IT assets in Army-directed systems of record (e.g., eMASS)
Install, configure, and manage CAC-enabled printers, scanners, and multifunction devices
Provide Tier II Service Desk and desk-side support per SLA timelines in Technical Exhibit 2
Create and maintain baseline workstation images for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and up to three additional networks; ensure STIG compliance and user account management
Install, operate, and maintain SWA Domain Controllers; manage GPOs, DNS, and replication with RCC-SWA coordination
Provide security authentication and access control for all database servers
Administer SQL databases and manage all USARCENT SQL requirements
Support systems administration for NIPRNET and SIPRNET physical/virtual SQL clusters
Maintain and test the SQL Disaster Recovery Plan; perform regular backups and restores
Enforce RMF policies through security baselines and continuous monitoring
Ensure SQL servers remain current with the latest Microsoft security patches and updates
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years of experience as a system administrator
Minimum IAT Level II CompTIA Security+CE or higher-level IAT certified with CE
Active Secret Clearance
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Competitive pay
Growth opportunities
Excellent retirement options
Company
Akima
Akima focuses on delivering services in the areas of logistics, IT, supply chain, systems engineering, construction and protective services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Jenkins
Group President
Michael Alvarado
Chief Growth Officer
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