Knowledge, skills, and abilities:  - Experience troubleshooting challenging technical issues and identifying scope of issue to determine if escalation to next-tier support is necessary.
- Knowledge of server operations, management, and backup/restore processes.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Window server environments such as Active Directory and Group Policies.
- Knowledge of LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi networks, network systems, network concepts and protocols, structured cabling, and facilities.
- Knowledge of systems infrastructure requirements and standards based on ITIL.
- Knowledge of best practices for structured cabling for racks and network cabinets.
- Understanding of cloud computing, virtualization, and storage.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, superiors, and other departments.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or a related field and 2years of experience in network and system administration; or
 A combination of an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in network technology or related field, possession of one or more IT certifications, and 3 years of experience in network and system administration; or
 Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
 Possession of a CCNA, CompTIA, Microsoft, ITIL or other related IT certification is desired.
 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
 Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia
 Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience
 Experience troubleshooting challenging technical issues and identifying scope of issue to determine if escalation to next-tier support is necessary Required 5 Years
 Knowledge of server operations, management, and backup/restore processes Required 5 Years
 Familiarity with Microsoft Window server environments such as Active Directory and Group Policies Required 5 Years
 Knowledge of LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi networks, network systems, network concepts and protocols, structured cabling and facilities Required 5 Years
 Knowledge of systems infrastructure requirements and standards based on ITIL Required 5 Years
 Knowledge of best practices for structured cabling for racks and network cabinets Required 5 Years
 Understanding of cloud computing, virtualization, and storage Required 5 Years
 Possession of a CCNA, CompTIA, Microsoft, ITIL or other related IT certification is desired. Desired 5 Years