Windows System Administrator III

Description

ECS is seeking a System Administrator III to work in our Albuquerque, NM office.  

Job Description:

ECS is seeking a System Administrator III to work in our client’s Microsoft Windows environment for customer at a National Laboratory in Albuquerque, NM. The candidate will be responsible for providing IT support for the clients Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC is manned and operated 24x7x365 days. Candidate will require the ability to work on call. The work schedule will be Monday - Friday however in the event that the Emergency Operations Center is activated due to a national emergency you might be asked to work on-site around the clock.

Selected candidate’s day to day duties will include installing new infrastructure, assisting customers with their file system needs (creating folder structure, backing up data, etc.), working on switches, troubleshooting performance issues, examining logs, and making hardware recommendations.  Candidate will primarily work with servers, but desktop support for the customer will also be part of your daily duties.  Customer works primarily with unclassified and classified data, networking, and software diagnostics. 

The ideal candidate for this posting will have a strong customer focused mindset, be a self-starter, and have strong communication skills.

This is a 100% on-site position requiring residence in the Albuquerque, NM area by start date. 

Required Skills:

• BS/BA or related field, with 2 years of related experience.
• Windows Desktop and Server System Administration:
  • End-User Application Support
  • System Setup
  • Active Directory Support
  • Account Management
  • File services
  • Network Configuration
  • Application Hosting
  • Computer and Networking Troubleshooting
• Previous experience in the service or installation of audio, video, and/or audiovisual, presentation systems.
• Familiarity with Firewall technology & management of private LANs/networks.
• Familiarity with network protocols and network management technologies.
• Skill utilizing software diagnostic tools and the ability to conduct appropriate troubleshooting processes and conduct appropriate upgrades.
• Ability to work independently, be self-directed and make sound decisions based on customer satisfaction.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• US Citizen.
• Onsite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.
• Ability to be on-call.

Desired Skills:

• InfoComm CTS certification preferred but not required with the right experience.
• Any other industry related certifications or training is a plus. Examples: Crestron, BIAMP, Extron, QSC, Microsoft TEAMs, Shure, etc.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.

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