Systems Administrator Specialist - Intermediate with Security Clearance

Position Overview Type: Full-Time, Exempt Location: Ft. Huachuca, AZ Travel: None expected Clearance: Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required Summary/Objective Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team. Essential Functions

• Manages the daily activities of configuration and operation of the organization's IT systems and applications.
• Assists in the installation, maintenance, and general support of IT systems.
• Identifies and resolves problems associated with operating systems.
• Analyzes and resolves problems associated with server hardware/software and applications software.
• Detects, diagnoses, and reports related problems on both server, desktop, and mobile IT systems.
• Assists users with questions or issues related to accessing and using IT systems. Installs new software releases and system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches, and resolves software related problems.
• Performs system backup and recovery procedures.
• Maintains data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity.
• Performs system capacity analysis and planning and optimizes system operation and resource utilization.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure that systems support the organization's business requirements and meet the needs of end users.
• Defines system requirements based on user/client needs, cost, scalability, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Required Education and Experience
• Requires a Bachelor's degree; or an Associate's degree with at least 2 years of experience; at least 60 semester hours of formal education working towards an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience; or 6 years of experience.
• Additional certifications (other than those required for the position) in the area of specialization can be substituted for experience or education but varies by certification.
• The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties.
• Must be familiar with a variety of systems administration concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Must be adept at problem solving, identifying risk, and communicating results and recommendations to department management.
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• DoD 8570.01M IAT/IAM/IASAE certification

What We Offer

• 401(k) Matching
• Company Events
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Performance Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed. To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online by clicking "Apply" on the specific position on our careers site . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.