NOC Network Administrator, Junior

The NOC Network Administrator, Junior supports dayu2011tou2011day operation of systems and core services within a network operations center to help ensure reliable, highly available network and server infrastructure. The role focuses on monitoring servers and key applications, performing basic troubleshooting, and executing routine maintenance activities under the guidance of senior administrators. Working in a fastu2011paced federal IT environment, this position follows standard operating procedures for patching, backup and restore activities, and user and access management. The administrator documents system configurations, changes, and incidents to support auditability, shift handoffs, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities + Monitor servers, operating systems, and core services using monitoring and ticketing tools, reviewing alerts, opening and updating tickets, and prioritizing actions based on business impact. + Execute standard operating procedures for routine system administration tasks, including patching, basic configuration changes, service restarts, backup verification, and user and group management. + Assist with troubleshooting common system issues such as resource exhaustion, service failures, login problems, and connectivity issues, escalating incidents that exceed runbook guidance. + Maintain accurate system documentation, including inventories, configuration baselines, change records, and incident logs to support compliance and repeatable operations. + Participate in coordinated incident response, backup and recovery activities, and securityu2011related monitoring tasks that intersect with system administration. + Collaborate with network and security teams to gather diagnostic information, implement corrective actions, and validate restoration of affected services. + Support adherence to incident, change, and configuration management processes, ensuring that activities are properly recorded and approved. Required Qualifications + Bacheloru2019s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. + 0u20133 years of experience in junior system administration, NOC support, or similar infrastructure operations roles focused on monitoring and firstu2011line remediation. + Foundational understanding of system administration concepts, including user and group management, file system permissions, basic networking, and routine health checks for Windows and/or Linux servers. + Training or practical experience with system monitoring tools, ticketing systems, backup solutions, and basic virtualization concepts. + Good analytical, problemu2011solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and document system configurations, changes, and incidents accurately. + Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance, with U.S. citizenship required. Preferred Qualifications + Handsu2011on experience administering servers and core services in a NOC or data center operations environment using common tools and consoles. + Entryu2011level infrastructure certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, or platformu2011specific junior administrator certifications. + Familiarity with ITIL practices and experience working in a structured operational environment with formal procedures and shift handoffs. Compensation Ranges Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees. EEO Requirements It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies. All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment. Physical Requirements The physical requirements described in

Created: 2026-03-30