System Administrator

About SBC Innovations:Join SBC Innovations and contribute to cutting-edge systems integration in a dynamic federal enterprise environment. Please help us maintain and enhance our enterprise-level IT systems, ensuring security, efficiency, and optimal performance across our extensive network of devices. At SBC Innovations, we are dedicated to finding and hiring talented individuals with the right attitude, tenacity, and motivation. We truly believe in the value you bring to our organization.Position Overview:  This position is for a System Administrator to provide 24/7 Tier 2 Technical Helpdesk and Operational support for the Executive Office of the U.S. Attorneys.    Must be U.S. Citizen Must live within reasonable driving distance of Columbia, SC 5 days onsite per week   The primary scope of duties include:  Provide 24/7 remote, over-the-phone administration, support, and technical assistant to EOUSA and USAO IT Systems Manager Staff in 94 US Attorney Offices.  Provide 24/7 managing and monitoring of critical IT infrastructure in a Network Operations Center environment.     Minimum Candidate Requirements:    6 years IT Help customer support experience in a Windows Active Directory environment of a similar size and scope to the EOUSA requirement; OR  6 years of experience in a Computer, Windows Active Directory, network, IT operations, and IT hardware support in an IT environment; AND  Minimum 2 years IT customer support experience     Security Requirements:    Must be able to attain up to Secret Clearance (see additional details below)    Scope of Work and Requirements:    The System Administrator must possess a solid working knowledge of networks, servers and desktop applications with the ability to multitask while monitoring and working through issues on both phone calls and emails.      Skill Sets Anticipated:    Ability and knowledge to perform primary steady-state administration, monitoring of enterprise management systems, maintaining systems, troubleshooting issues, correcting problems, installing system security patches, patch management, hardware and software upgrades, data storage, data retrieval, backup job creation, backup job modification, backup job verification, data replication, system optimizations, updating documentation, and providing research assistance for problem resolution involving configuration issues or other conflicts.  Ability and knowledge to perform primary systems administration and support for systems and equipment in a Windows Active Directory environment, to include steady-state file print servers, domain controllers, applications servers, media storage systems, access control, hardware installations, wiring/cabling support, equipment rack re-locations, power source support, backup media rotations, installations/upgrades, OS configurations, problem resolution, system administration, data backup/recovery.   Expertise and technical proficiencies in providing steady-state support for deployed desktop and laptop images using enterprise-wide deployment techniques. Ability to execute routine updates to deployed systems. Experience in monitoring OS and security patching. Able to support routine software patch updates via a Desktop/Server enterprise management system such as BigFix and Microsoft SCCM. Able to leverage Printer and Multifunction printer enterprise management tools. Proficient background in administration, monitoring and steady-state maintenance support is required. Understanding of enterprise-level server and desktop systems and latest Microsoft Server technologies to include supporting deployed hardware and software. Ability to support steady-state enterprise-wide upgrades and changes to associated systems. Ability to monitor systems to ensure compliance with enterprise-wide standards.   Knowledge and experience supporting steady-state, enterprise-wide SCCM deployments.  Experience and knowledge monitoring, supporting and utilizing enterprise management applications and tools such as, but not limited to HP SIM, SolarWinds, CommVault, vCenter, NICE Vision Control Net, EVOIP Nagios monitoring, SCCM, SCSM, SCOM, Splunk, Cisco PRIME, Dell OpenManage Essentials, customized SharePoint sites.  Knowledge, expertise, and technical proficiencies providing steady-state support for an enterprise-wide Microsoft Active Directory infrastructure. Thorough understanding of enterprise-level server software including the latest Microsoft Server technologies to include associated hardware and software.   Ability to manage and perform enterprise-wide upgrades and changes systematically and regularly.   Ability to monitor systems for potential problems and resolve issues promptly. Ability to monitor systems and activities to ensure compliance with enterprise-wide standards. Ability to manage AD/DC components, such as DNS, Organizational Units, AD Sites and subnets, GPOs, ACLs, accounts/passwords, create accounts, disable accounts, delete accounts, add DC Groups, and perform system backup/recovery operations.  Ability and knowledge to perform secondary administration providing steady-state monitoring of systems, access control, hardware installations, wiring/cabling support, equipment rack re-locations, power source support, backup media rotations, etc. This assistance could also include installations/upgrades, OS configurations, problem resolution, and system administration or recovery with the direct guidance of the remote staff.  Knowledge and experience in supporting steady-state systems Backup, Restore, and Recovery procedures.    Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines Close attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence  Who You Are: You are energized when faced with complex technical challenges and diligently work to identify creative solutions that address these issues effectively. You possess the ability to perform high-quality work, both independently and as part of a team, in a fast-moving and dynamic environment. You have a strong ability to plan and prioritize tasks, enabling you to consistently meet and exceed customer expectations.   Salary is Negotiable  Job Type: Full-Time W2 or 1099/C2C   Medical Benefits & 401 (k) are available for W2 full-time employees   Clearance LevelMust be able to obtain Secret of Top-Secret ClearanceRequirementsMust be U.S. Citizen 5 days onsite per week Must live within reasonable driving distance of Columbia, SC PI4b0f6d2cbf67-30511-39253893