• Tier 2 System Administrator

    Koniag Government Services (Boulder, CO)


    Tier 2 System Administrator

     

    Boulder, CO, USA

     

    Req #201

     

    Wednesday, April 23, 2025

     

    **Koniag Data Solutions,** a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Tier 2 System Administrator with a Secret security clearance to support **KDS** and our government customer in Boulder, CO.

     

    We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

     

    Koniag Data Solutions (KDS) is seeking an experienced Tier 2 System Administrator to provide advanced technical support and system maintenance for our federal government clients. As a subsidiary of Koniag Government Services, we combine technical expertise with our Alaska Native Corporation values to deliver superior IT solutions. This position requires an active Secret clearance.

    Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

    + Resolve escalated technical issues from Tier 1 support

    + Perform advanced system troubleshooting

    + Manage and maintain server infrastructure

    + Implement security controls

    + Configure and optimize system performance

    + Manage Active Directory and Group Policy

    + Perform complex system modifications

    + Support disaster recovery operations

    + Maintain system documentation

    + Implement system patches and updates

    + Configure and manage backup solutions

    + Provide after-hours support as needed

    + Mentor Tier 1 support staff

    + Manage system access and permissions

    + Coordinate with vendors for technical support

    Requirements:

    + 7+ years of system administration experience

    + Secret security clearance

    + Experience with enterprise systems

    + Advanced troubleshooting experience

    + Advanced Windows Server administration

    + Strong Active Directory management skills

    + Experience with Linux systems

    + Knowledge of virtualization platforms

    + Advanced networking knowledge

    + Experience with system security controls

    + Strong problem-solving abilities

    + Expertise in backup and recovery

    + Knowledge of automation tools

    + Strong documentation skills

    + Experience with monitoring systems

    + Understanding of change management

    + Excellent communication abilities

    + Advanced scripting capabilities

    Education:

    + Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

    Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    + Technical certifications (MCSE, RHCE, VCP)

    + Experience with cloud platforms

    + Knowledge of DevOps practices

    + Familiarity with classified systems

    + Experience with system hardening

    + Understanding of ITIL processes

    + Knowledge of compliance requirements

    + Experience with high-availability systems

    + Background in performance tuning

    + Previous military or government service

    + Experience with PKI infrastructure

    + Knowledge of federal security standards

    + Familiarity with containerization

    + Understanding of storage technologies

    + Experience with configuration management

    + Knowledge of incident response

    + Expertise in system automation

    Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

    The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

     

    The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail [email protected] by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

     

    _Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit_ _www.koniag-gs.com_ _._

     

    _Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352_

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    + Pay Type Salary

    + Boulder, CO, USA

     

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