Parallax Advanced Research · 10 hours ago
Lead Systems Administrator
Beavercreek, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelParallax Advanced Research is dedicated to delivering innovative research and technology solutions for various clients. The Lead Systems Administrator will oversee the operational maintenance and support of the Vigilant Spirit Laboratory's operating systems and servers, while also providing guidance to the helpdesk team and managing software and hardware solutions.
Non ProfitSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Network hardware support
Updating and maintaining existing software and hardware
O365 Support
SharePoint Support
Existing 3rd party application support
Research and develop both 3rd party and fully established apps (i.e., VMWare Vsphere, Microsoft Workstation and Server) to develop solutions to fulfill requests by both our fellow Parallaxians as well as our IT Team
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship required
Experience with installing, configuring, and testing Vigilant Spirit Control Station
Experience with installing and configuring Virtual Reality Scene Generator
Familiarity with user/group account management (passwords, usernames, permissions)
Knowledge of network access storage (shared drives)
Printer installation and sharing
Experience problem solving and troubleshooting IT issues
Experience with Microsoft Office products
Able to open support tickets with the IT Service Desk on behalf of users
Follow up on support tickets on behalf of users
Order equipment and provide cradle to grave support for users
Troubleshoot user issues, including but not limited to email, internet, hardware, and account issues
Needs to have a positive attitude and be able to multitask and a desire to learn
Good oral and written communication skills
Preferred
Ideal candidates will have some Level 1 IT experience
Ability to hold a SECRET Clearance, and be eligible to obtain TS/SCI Clearance
CompTIA Security+ credential or ability to obtain within 90-days of start
Experience with DoD STIGs
Experience with DoD ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution)
Experience with DoD HBSS and DoD Antivirus solutions
Experience with Windows Enterprise Domains and Server/Workstation Group Policy
2-3 years of Office 365 administration (Exchange/SharePoint specifically)
2+ years working with cloud environment (cloud GCC-High/azure)
Experience on back-end support for Vmware onsite Hosting Solutions
Company
Parallax Advanced Research
Parallax Advanced Research provides security, research and business solutions for government, academic institutions, and industry clients.
Founded in 2011
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.65MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Defense"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"
2023-10-18Grant· $1.9M
2021-04-06Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Adam Cook
Executive Assistant to the COO
Amanda Smith
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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