System Administrator 1 (Tier 1/2 Help Desk)

About the role

Amentum is seeking a System Administrator 1 to provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution, and to escalate and communicate status to agency management and internal customers.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems and manage the IT system infrastructure and related processes.
• Provide day-to-day support, monitoring and problem resolution for client/server/storage/network devices and mobile devices.
• Support the dispatch system and hardware problems and stay involved in their resolution.
• Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems, install OS software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity, configure network components and implement OS enhancements for reliability and performance.
• Escalate issues and communicate status to agency management and internal customers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or five additional years of work-related experience in lieu of the degree (total of ten years).
• Five years' experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.
• TS/SCI Poly clearance required.
• DoD 8570.01-M compliance with a minimum certification of IAT Level II.

Required skills

• Good understanding of Windows and Linux as an end user.
• UNIX and Windows administration.

What we offer

• Salary range of $130,000 - $160,000.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement and parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.