System Administrator (1351)

Do you envision a workplace where every team member works together to create an amazing workplace experience? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team of professionals who consistently deliver excellence to reach our common goal of the best in class working environment? If you have a positive can-do attitude and a drive for success, Solution One is looking for you!

We are seeking a System Administrator for our client site on Kwajalein Atoli. The successful candidate will have outstanding skills and will be committed to working with others to deliver best-in-class, unparalleled excellence in customer service and satisfaction. For opportunities in your area, check out our Careers page at .

About the Position:

The System Administrator will be responsible for administering, troubleshooting, and maintaining site-level servers, both physical and virtual. The candidate must be able to coordinate and perform system backups, hardware installation, software installation, and system upgrades. They must continuously monitor all systems to ensure that acceptable levels of performance and availability are maintained. They must have excellent communication skills, maintain high standards of conduct and discipline, and ensure that all subordinates are adequately trained to perform assigned tasks.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operating and maintaining all aspects of server administration for both physical and virtualized systems (Windows and various Linux Distros).
• Possessing proven experience working in a distributed computing environment.
• Architecting, designing, and supporting Directory Services Infrastructure.
• Designing, installing, and administering virtualization (VMware Infrastructure: ESXi Hosts, vCenter, Resource Pools, vMotion, etc.).
• Managing Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS), Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) or Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), and Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
• Following and applying configuration and security standards and policies within a defined Change Management process.
• Implementing common preventive maintenance practices for hardware and software.
• Ensuring that system improvements and changes are implemented correctly and completely and monitoring all effects of the modifications.
• Establishing/recommending policies on system use and services.
• Analyzing system logs, identifying potential issues with systems, and implementing resolutions.
• Writing scripts to automate routine day-to-day tasks (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
• Being proficient at hardware maintenance and troubleshooting of various vendor server platforms including Dell, HP, LTO tape library, fiber switch, and SANs.
• Replacing and upgrading defective or outdated components when necessary. Must be able to provide purchasing recommendations for replacement systems and components.
• Documenting any processes that employees need to follow to successfully work within our computing system.
• Ensuring data is stored securely and backed up regularly.
• Monitoring system performance to ensure everything runs smoothly and securely (SolarWinds SAM and SEM).
• Demonstrating excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Maintaining a patient and professional demeanor, with a can-do attitude.
• Being available outside of working hours to resolve emergency issues.
• Performing other duties and assignments as required.