Systems Administrator III

Abacus Technology is seeking a Systems Administrator to install, configure, administer, and optimize the IT infrastructure at Fort Bragg. This is a full-time position.

Install, configure, and maintain Windows/Linux servers, including web, file, print, and mission-critical application servers.
• Perform operating system upgrades, software patching, and security updates in accordance with Army IT policies.
• Monitor server performance, system health, and network activity to ensure high availability and efficient resource utilization.
• Ensure data integrity by implementing backup strategies, redundancy measures, and DR policies.
• Maintain hardware/software configuration databases to track system changes and updates.
• Manage and maintain NAS and SAN environments.
• Implement data replication, backup strategies, and system recovery processes to ensure business continuity.
• Troubleshoot storage-related performance issues, permissions, and access control policies.
• Optimize storage allocation and usage, ensuring compliance with Army data retention policies.
• Configure and maintain Microsoft Exchange Mail Servers, ensuring compliance with Army IT regulations.
• Perform email account management, security enforcement, and policy updates.
• Set up and configure local email host administration, ensuring spam filtering, encryption, and authentication mechanisms are in place.
• Ensure all end-user systems are equipped with proper email security, anti-virus protection, and endpoint controls.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, including DISA STIGs, RMF guidelines, and IAVM vulnerability mitigation.
• Enforce role-based access controls (RBAC), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and endpoint security policies.
• Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability scans, and intrusion detection monitoring.
• Maintain compliance with DoD IT policies, AR 25-2, and ITIL service management best practices.
• Provide training and mentoring to junior system administrators, ensuring skill development and knowledge transfer.

6+ years experience in system administration, storage management, email hosting, and enterprise IT support. Bachelor's degree in a related field desired. Must be Security+ certified (or hold an equivalent certification in compliance with IAT Level II). Must be MCA 365: Teamwork Administrator certified or able to obtain within six months of hire. Additional work-related certifications preferred including: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Exchange Server Administrator. Extensive expertise in Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Windows/Linux servers, and collaboration systems. Experience configuring and maintaining NAS, SAN, and cloud-based storage solutions. Proficient in IT security, compliance enforcement, and data integrity management. Strong knowledge of network protocols, virtualization technologies, and DR planning. Experience working in DoD or Army IT environments, ensuring compliance with federal IT policies. Familiar with IT service management (ITSM) tools, system monitoring platforms, and remote administration. Able to interact professionally with all levels of an organization. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled