Systems Administrator

Paragon Cyber Solutions has an immediate opening for those ready for an exciting and dynamic career as a Systems Administrator to join other smart, talented, and dedicated engineers that pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges for the launch-test range while developing and delivering solutions to meet the needs of the US Space Force and their customers. This opportunity designs, develops, modifies, evaluates, and implements new and existing Telemetry hardware systems, leading the technical aspects of a multi-disciplined project team.

Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Analyzes and resolves software/hardware matters of significance pertaining to networking connectivity issues, printer, servers, and applications to meet business needs
• Applies operating system and software updates, patches, and configuration changes
• Adds, removes, or updates user account information and resets passwords
• Performs system performance tuning
• Responsible for security of systems in the lab
• Performs backups
• Analyzes system logs and identifies potential issues with computer systems
• Troubleshoots any reported problems
• Ensures that the network infrastructure is up and running
• Answers technical queries
• Researches, develops, and recommends technical solutions in support of software and hardware sustainment/development activities
• Develops and updates documentation to include software and hardware lists, user manuals, and engineering drawings
• Prepares purchase requests for consumables, hardware, and software as needed
• Responds to and resolves environmental alarms
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Effective communication skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong organizational and time management skills to balance, plan, prioritize, and execute projects
• Ability to work within a dynamic, fast paced environment with time constraints
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team     

Required Experience

• BS degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five (5) or more years of experience with computer systems or networking
• Five (5) or more years of systems administration experience supporting Windows and Linux
• Experience with any or all the following operating systems; VMS, AIX, Solaris, and IRIX desired
• Experience with virtualization using VMWare ESXi servers desired
• Experience with CISCO routers, switches and Advanced Security Appliances desired
• Experience with McAfee (Intel) firewalls desired
• Experience with the LogRhythm Security Information and Event Manager (SIEM) desired 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Current Security+ Certification required
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Must currently have and be able to maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship 
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching).
• Paid Time Off & 10 Paid Public Holidays.
• Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Healthy Work-Life Balance.
• Training & Development.

Why Work For Paragon Cyber Solutions?

You want to make a difference. You want to be recognized by name versus being a number. You want to work with a company where you can grow and work in different areas to increase your knowledge/experience. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and need to live it.

As a small business, each team member rolls up their sleeves and helps where needed (including our CEO). Our ideal candidate will be comfortable with multi-tasking and prefers working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You must be adaptable to the needs of a growing business.

A Model of Excellence

That’s our motto in all we do and what we seek in our team members.

Are you a hardworking professional seeking a new opportunity that fosters growth? Look no further!

We are an award-winning minority, woman, veteran-owned, 8(a), EDWOSB, VOSB, Tampa, FL-based small business. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality solutions that help our clients protect the integrity of their business operations.