System Administrator

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking an experienced System Administrator to join our Enterprise-Information Display System (E-IDS) team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is a full-time on-site position at the William J Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace (WJHTCAA) in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.    The FAA’s Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) is a modernized, enterprise-level platform and display developed in-house to replace multiple legacy Information Display Systems (IDSs) in over 500 air traffic control facilities. It provides static and real-time consolidated data to controllers, including weather, airport runway status/visibility, maps, and facility directives aimed at improving efficiency.   Citizenship Requirement All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance. Be a US Citizen, have a US Green Card, or a Non-immigrant Work Authorization (VISA). Have resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years. RealID Driver’s License/ID or current US Passport.   Relocation Requirement Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to Egg Harbor Township, NJ.    Education & Experience Requirement All non-US Degrees must have a US Equivalency Certificate provided by the candidate.  Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Programming or similar science/technology. OR A Certificate of Training in a two-year Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Programming or similar curriculum from a community college, vocational education school, or military training may be substituted in lieu of the associate of science degree, depending on other qualifications or experience. Nine (9) years of experience is required. NAS experience is desired.    Required Skills  Experience/Proficiency with/in: Design and implement configurations for thin clients, including management of devices such as 10ZiG Zero Clients. Design, administer, and configure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments using VMware Omnissa Horizon. Scripting languages, such as PowerShell, Python or Bash. Enterprise networking. Ability to: Work independently, as well as a team, in a fast-paced environment.  Navigate complex workflows; research and problem solve; willingness to learn/try new things. Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication.   Preferred Skills  Working experience in patching, firmware and software asset management systems, hardening version control (e.g. git), server racking, cable management and maintaining lab environments.   Essential Daily Job Duties Design and administer enterprise thin client VDI infrastructure as second level engineering support by: Organize the lifecycle of 10ZiG Zero Client (thin client) endpoints (or equivalent) and master images.  Optimize VDI thin client configuration, VDI pool to ensure seamless user experiences. Support operational deployments and facility configurations, such as creating instructions for first level support operators to deploy the thin clients. Optimize connection to Omnissa Horizon VDI infrastructure and virtual machine storage, ensuring performance tuning, system hardening and seamless desktop delivery to endpoints. Automate tasks and configurations using scripting languages. Manage and maintain network and hardware infrastructure, such server racking, cable, and lab systems, such as 10ZiG Zero Clients, Raritan Dominion KVMs and ZPE Console servers. Execute enterprise-wide patch management strategies for all endpoints and lab hardware.  Track hardware assets throughout their lifecycle.   Work Environment Full-time position with a standard work schedule. Cubicle environment. Travel ~10%.