Systems Administrator II ( Network/Windows)

Everforth ECS is seeking a Systems Administrator II (Network/Windows) to work in Stennis, MS . The National Data Buoy Center (NDBC), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), operates a global network of buoys that provide data used for real-time weather observations, forecasting, climate prediction, and tsunami warnings. This position supports the Windows systems, network infrastructure, and related on-premises and cloud services that enable NDBC operations, data processing, and mission-essential functions.

While some telework may be authorized on a case-by-case basis, regular in-office presence is required, including the ability to report outside normal business hours when hands-on resolution is necessary. Participate in a rotation to provide 24x7x365 on-call support for primary IT mission-essential data processing, applications, and functions to support continuity of NDBC operations. Support IT architecture improvements that maintain continuity of operations, system availability, secure communications, and the reliable flow of mission-essential data.

Support annual NDBC IT Assessment and Authorization (A&A) audits and work to resolve associated findings to help maintain the system’s Authority to Operate (ATO). Assist with migrating on-premises Windows systems, applications, and infrastructure services to approved cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS), as applicable. Maintain and support Windows servers and client systems located on premises and, as cloud adoption progresses, in Azure and other approved cloud environments.

Follow system administration best practices; scan, patch, and configure systems in accordance with NOAA security requirements and applicable Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements. Upgrade operating systems before end-of-support dates and deploy updates for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and internally developed applications. Plan and assist with cost-effective migration of local systems and services to cloud environments, including preparation, testing, troubleshooting, and post-migration validation.

Ensure reliable system and data backups and support backup and recovery services, including AWS S3 and other approved cloud or on-premises backup solutions as assigned. Manage and maintain server certificates and support secure communications between systems and services. Maintain and support Azure subscriptions and assist with administration of Azure resources, such as virtual machines, storage, networking, monitoring, and access controls, as assigned.

Support AWS services as assigned, including cloud storage, backup operations, identity and access controls, networking, monitoring, and integration with on-premises systems. Maintain and troubleshoot network infrastructure and services that support Windows systems and cloud connectivity, including DNS, DHCP, VLANs, switching, wireless access points, wireless controllers, and network access. Support network communications and data flows between on-premises systems, Microsoft Azure, AWS, and organizational applications; troubleshoot connectivity, routing, name-resolution, authentication, and integration issues.