Job#: 1307974

Job Description:

** If interested, please send your resume to emohler@apexsystems.com **
Location: Hanscom, Massachusetts
Duration: Contract-to-hire

Overview: BlueWater Federal's team at Hanscom AFB, MA supports the mission and needs of the 66th Air Base Group by providing efficient service delivery for critical infrastructure needs and capabilities to include Network, Voice, Server, Storage, Sharepoint and Web. We are seeking a talented Server Administrator to support these important operations.
Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and implementing storage / backup / server solutions as per AF enterprise standards in support of 66 ABG/SC and their customers under Core Services.
• Deliver quality results in a fast paced, high expectation environment, working multiple tasks streams concurrently
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot server infrastructure and provide customer support for storage / backup / server services
• Bring hands-on experience in enterprise virtualized platforms / storage / backup / server solutions that will increase performance and flexibility to existing infrastructure in accordance with AF Server infrastructure policies and standards
• Work as a part of operational server infrastructure team that supports the 66ABG/SC office (Base Communications Squadron) at Hanscom AFB, MA
• Day to day administration and management of a highly available SAN / Server / Backup infrastructure supporting over 5000+ users
• Participate in system maintenance / optimization / performance activities of the SAN / Server / Backup infrastructure
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups
• Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements
• Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media are recycled and sent off site as necessary
• Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities, install and configure systems that supports server related applications
• Proactively identify, analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve system problems, perform firmware upgrades, hardware and software installations as required
• Coordinate and closely work with other IT operation teams

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in information technology, or equivalent plus 6 years’ experience as a Server Administrator with strong background in Storage Area Network / Virtualization / Backup / Server infrastructure. An additional 4 years’ experience may substitute for the degree
• Hands-on experience with administration of Microsoft 2012/2016/2019, Vmware is a must
• Experience with Linux Operating Systems, Veeam is required
• Hands-on experience in IBM Storwize Array/Tape library and Veeam backup system is required
• Hands-on experience in installation / configuration / troubleshooting of Domain Controller / DNS / Active Directory is required
• Strong server debugging and troubleshooting skills required
• Must be disciplined in approach to operational excellence and execute detailed record keeping for adherence to locally established and required military processes and procedures.
• Work dynamically and effectively with people on projects (formal and informal) and conduct technical interchanges as required
• Knowledge in scripting tools such as PowerShell or Python desirable
• Ability to support emergency operations on an as needed basis 24/7 & weekend work maybe required as project or issues warrant
• Experience with Solar Winds Server/Storage/Virtualization suite of tools desirable
• Hands-on experience with virtualized platforms and VDI infrastructure (Nutanix / ProfileUnity / FlexApps / Stratusphere / Horizon View / Vmware etc.) desired
• Working knowledge of server infrastructure monitoring tools and Print Service/DHCP desired
• Must have an active Secret clearance
• CompTIA Security + is required; Other platform certification or Microsoft Certification preferred.

At BlueWater Federal Solutions, a Tetra Tech company, health and safety play a vital role in our success. BlueWater’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

BlueWater Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Employee Type:
Contract

Location:
Hanscom Afb, MA, US

Job Type:
Engineering and Technicians

Date Posted:
November 4, 2022