Systems Administrator III ***$5k Sign-On Bonus***

December 4, 2022
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Systems Administrator III ***$5k Sign-On Bonus***

Job ID: req2692
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Clinical Monitoring Research Program
Facility: Frederick: INDUS
Location: 5705 Industry Lane, Frederick, MD 21704 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

***This position is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus***

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Within Leidos Biomedical Research Inc., operator of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, the Clinical Monitoring Research Program Directorate (CMRPD) provides high-quality comprehensive and strategic operational support to high-profile domestic and international clinical research initiatives sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and several other institutes within NIH. CMRPD's ability to provide rapid responses and high-quality solutions, and to recruit and retain experts with a variety of backgrounds, allows the directorate to facilitate strategic support to the growing clinical research portfolios of NCI, NIAID, and other NIH divisions/offices/centers. CMRPD's support services are aligned with the program's mission to provide comprehensive clinical trials operations and program/project management services to advance scientific clinical research that complies with applicable regulations and guidelines, maintains data integrity, and protects human subjects. CMRPD services include clinical trials monitoring, regulatory affairs support, clinical safety oversight, protocol navigation/protocol development, and programmatic and project management support to facilitate the conduct of more than 400 Phase I, II, and III domestic and international trials annually. These trials investigate the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer, influenza, HIV, infectious diseases and emerging health challenges like Ebola virus and COVID-19, heart, lung, and blood disorders, parasitic infections, and rare and neglected diseases. CMRPD's collaborative approach to clinical research support and the expertise and dedication of staff to the continuation and success of CMRPD's mission has contributed to improving the overall standards of public health on a global scale.

The Clinical Monitoring Research Program Directorate (CMRPD) provides support to the NIAID DCR's Emerging and Re-emerging Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Disease outbreaks and response development for natural history, vaccine, and therapeutic studies.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Performs systems administration functions including systems configuration and performance monitoring
  • Ensures the day-to-day availability and security of site operating system platforms
  • Provides disaster recovery services and performs system backups
  • Evaluates user needs/problems and takes the necessary actions to resolve them
  • Provides support for web conferencing and related online collaborative services
  • Evaluates technical hardware/software requests, generates quotes, and provides full lifecycle support for deployed solutions
  • Establishes and maintains inventory of licensing information
  • Contributes to decisions on policies, procedures, product evaluations, operating budgets, and capacity planning (may supervise others)
  • Provides training and guidance to staff on the use of operating system and application software
  • Establishes internal and cloud-based hosting platforms to support program goals and initiatives
  • May travel to West Africa up to 25% (total of 2-3 trips annually)
  • This position is located in Frederick, Maryland

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
  • Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a systems administration/computer science/information systems/information technology related field or four (4) years related experience in lieu of degree.Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
  • In addition to educational requirements, a minimum of five (5) years related experience in the systems/information technology related field
  • Proficiency in the installation, configuration, and management of Microsoft Windows 2019 servers, Microsoft Windows 10 and Apple workstations, mobile devices, and network-related hardware
  • Ability to communicate effectively with research, clinical, administrative and information technology staff
  • Ability to diagnose/troubleshoot network, computer, and application related problems
  • Ability to perform functions in a regulated environment, adhering to applicable local, state, and Federal policies and procedures
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment and effectively manage varying workloads
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 25% per year
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
  • Experience in a clinical/regulatory industry
  • Familiarity with compliance requirements and US Government regulations governing information systems
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2019, SQL Server, IIS, SharePoint, Hyper-V, Symantec Backup Exec, and Cisco Meraki.


Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

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