IT Administrator

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*THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

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Title: IT Administrator
Location: Houston, TX
Security: Secret
Schedule: Due to the nature of law enforcement work and operation, position may require occasional support outside of core working hours, as well as intermittent weekend support, mission dependent.

Travel: This position will require travel to multiple sights within Houston and surrounding cities as part of maintaining the IT infrastructure. 

About KACE: 

When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life.

The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way.

KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy and invested.

The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities.

Join KACE and make a difference!

Minimum Qualifications & Skills: 


* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).


* Network Administration: 3+ years of experience managing enterprise-level network infrastructures (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs).


* System Administration: 3+ years of experience with system administration in Windows and Linux environments, managing file systems, servers, and applications.


* Virtualization Experience: Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).


* Backup Solutions: Experience with backup and disaster recovery tools and processes.


* Networking: In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, routing/switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP).


* Operating Systems: Proficient in managing Windows Server, Linux, and other server platforms.


* Security: Familiarity with network and system security best practices, firewalls, and encryption.


* Scripting & Automation: Ability to use scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) to automate tasks and improve efficiency.


* Monitoring Tools: Experience with system and network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix)


* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues


* Effective communication skills for interacting with cross-functional teams and end-users.


* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines


* Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to infrastructure management

Desired Skills:


* Experience with cloud computing environments (AWS, Azure) and cloud networking.


* Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).


* Knowledge of enterprise backup solutions and disaste...