Junior System Administrator

Active security clearance required

Praxis, Inc., a leading-edge technology company providing high-quality engineering and IT services to government and industry, is searching for a Junior System Administrator to work on various projects within our Engineering and Technical Services Group in the Washington DC locale.

Responsibilities

Work as a Junior System Administrator for our Engineering and Technical Services Group in the Washington DC locale. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Gain a thorough understanding of the Government environment, unique needs and applications, to be able to troubleshoot and address PC hardware and software issues in a timely fashion

• Identifies, evaluates, and prioritizes customer problems and complaints to ensure that inquiries are resolved appropriately

• Coordinate technical activities in support of DoD/DoN security compliance management

• Support basic IT issues such as password resets, peripheral configurations, hardware diagnostics, and coordinate repairs

• Provision new hardware for new and existing users, including reimaging computers and installing software

• Performs administrative tasks and other activities as assigned (e.g., document management, scripts, SOPs)

• Acquire and maintain a highly competent level of knowledge on relevant products, current support policies, and methods of support delivery

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

• Knowledge of computer and/or network security systems, applications, procedures and techniques

• Ability to install, configure and maintain personal computers, networks and related hardware and software

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members

• Strong written and oral communication

• Basic understanding of TCP/IP networking

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to solve complex technical problems

• Ability to learn and support new systems and applications

• IAT Certification (e.g. A+, Security+, Network+, CISSP)

• Self-starter with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, flexibility, good judgment and the ability to coordinate multiple, concurrent tasks in an effective manner

• Practical knowledge of LANs, DHCP, and DNS Server

• Familiarity with the following applications and operating systems preferred:

o Microsoft Windows

o MacOS

o MS Exchange

o MS Office 2010/2013

o VMware/Virtualbox virtualization environments

o Basic Linux/Unix scripting (bash/tsch)

Security Clearance:

• Must be a US Citizen

• Selected applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements associated with access to classified information

• An active Secret (minimum) clearance is required.

Praxis, Inc. offers a professional working environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package including paid personal leave and holidays, salary deferrals into a 401(k) matching plan with instant vesting on company contributions, tuition reimbursement, a short/long term disability plan, and medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment is contingent upon the qualifying applicant undergoing a comprehensive background check. Submittals without salary requirements may not be reviewed.