System Administrator 2

First Tek, Inc.

Vancouver, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Antivirus, Apache, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentication, Bash Scripting, Billing, Budgeting, CIFS (Common Internet File System), Change Control, Change Management, Checkpoint Firewall, Cisco Network Systems, Command Line, Computer Hardware, Computer Maintenance, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Computer Servers, Computer Systems, Computer Testing, Computer Workstations, Conferences, Conservation, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, DNS (Domain Name System), Data Recovery, Database Backup, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Federal Contracts, Federal Laws and Regulations, Firewalls, Forklift, GPS (Global Positioning System), Government, Hand Tools, Hardware Configuration Management, Hardware Installation, Hazard Analysis, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Help Desk, High Availability, IRC (Internet Relay Chat), Identify Issues, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpret Regulations, K Virtual Machine (KVM), Kerberos, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Linux Operating System, Load Balancing, Local Area Network (LAN), Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft IIS Web Server (Internet Information Services), Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (fka Terminal Services), Microsoft Windows System Administration, Mobile Devices, Negotiation Skills, Network Administration/Management, Network Configuration Management, Network Connectivity, Network Security, Network Software, Network Support, Network Systems, Operating Systems, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Policy Development, Print Server, Printers, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Management, Product Reviews, Project Evaluation, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Submissions, Reimbursement, Replication and Remote Mirroring, Resource Management, Risk, Risk Management, SCSI Bus, Safety Systems, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Seminars, Server Hardware, Software Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, Software Patches, Splunk, Staff Training, Statement of Work (SOW), Surveillance, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Department of Energy (DOE), VMWare, Virtualization, Windows PowerShell, Wireshark (Ethereal), Work From Home, Workstation Hardware, iSCSI
LOCATION
Vancouver, WA
POSTED
3 days ago
ASSIGNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: All official drafts, documents and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized and approved / accepted by appropriate BPA manager or other federal personnel with the authority to do so.

With BPA manager / BPA technical lead oversight, perform system administration of the following systems, including the following:

Configure applicable software and systems, maintaining local documentation, installing/updating/removing software, applying change control processes and procedures, planning and preparing for future growth, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and perform training related to the following software and systems:

Antivirus-antimalware

Central time distribution

Data storage services

Display infrastructure

File services

Laptops and portable devices

Linux infrastructure

Non-production workstations

Patch management

Print services

SMTP relay services

Software deployment services

Virtualization infrastructure

Windows infrastructure

In-house developed applications

Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.

Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.

Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.

Configure, monitor, and maintain virus protection software.

Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.

Load computer tapes and disks and install software.

Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.

" Administer network security measures.

" Implement and integrate new system architecture into an existing environment

" Deploy highly available technologies such as replication, load balancing, geographic clustering

" Install and configure server hardware including operating system and additional software to configure for optimal use.

" Identify standard monitoring requirements and scripting or applying additional setting requirements.

" Troubleshoot hardware and system level problems.

Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems.

Document implementation guidelines and installation guidance.

Interpret architecture and design configurations from vendors or other teams to enable clear implementation standards and guidelines.

Research, develop, test, and document standardized technical procedures for the deployment of server and workstation computer hardware and associated operating systems for final review and approval by BPA manager/staff.

Respond to help desk client support calls utilizing change management software to manage the process of completing the tasks.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)

An Associate or Bachelor's Degree in in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a directly related technical discipline is preferred:

With an applicable Associate or Bachelor's degree: 3+ years of experience is required.

With a degree not in applicable fields or no degree: 5+ years of experience is required.

Experience must include direct work experience in Information Technology performing System Administration.

Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)

A practical knowledge and experience sufficient to successfully perform Active Directory administration and troubleshooting

Windows operating system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Experience using Powershell

Administration of print servers, network printers, and basic troubleshooting of printer services.

A working knowledge and experience sufficient to successfully troubleshoot Windows operating systems using text-based logs, windows event logs, and various utilities.

Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)

Experience setting up and administering an enterprise PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) certificate infrastructure.

Experience administering computer systems in a 24/7 high availability operational environment.

Linux (Bash)

Service Desk Experience & Ticket Management

Experience with Cisco command-line interface (CLI) for network device configuration, management, and troubleshooting.

Experience in troubleshooting and resolving issues within complex authentication systems, such as LDAP, Kerberos, or Active Directory, and Multi-factor authentication systems.

Software Packaging

Security & Compliance Reporting

Administration and maintenance of computer systems infrastructure management tools or systems including anti-virus, patch deployment, log management, software deployment and backup and recovery functions.

Administration and maintenance of network and direct attached server technologies including SCSI, iSCSI, CIFS, and SMB technologies.

Administration of virtualization technologies including VMWare and Hyper-V.

Administration and maintenance of GPS time distribution systems.

Experience administering both network and host-based firewalls.

Experience troubleshooting LAN connectivity problems.

Experience administering DNS in a multi-domain environment.

Experience using specific technologies such as Splunk, Remote Desktop Services, IIS, Apache, Wireshark, Sysinternals Tools, Checkpoint Firewall, Client ProLiant server hardware, KVM hardware, PowerShell.

Other Assignment Considerations

May be required to carry a BPA supplied cell phone and work non-core hours when requested in emergency situations for troubleshooting. BPA-provided mobile devices are to be used solely for BPA purposes.

Anticipated work schedule: 7am 4pm, Mon Fri

Onsite/In person work is required due to compliance and regulatory requirements. The position is not eligible for remote or telework.

Work will require being mobile and being able to move between locations to collect information and evidence.

This position will be required to successfully complete NERC-CIP Control Center Training as a condition of this contract assignment.

Appendices

The following appendices apply to this assignment and may be downloaded from the Fieldglass Reference Library:



Emergency Relocation Group



Offsite Work

Attendance at all conferences, workshops, training, etc. must be pre-approved by SLMO. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Approval is subject to the most current guidance provided to SLMO by BPA or DOE and is subject to change at any time. SLMO reserves the right to negotiate attendance on billable/non-billable hours and reimbursement of travel costs with the supplier. Reimbursable travel costs must adhere to the Federal Travel Regulations and be submitted via an expense sheet in Fieldglass.

CLOSELY ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIRED ASSOCIATED MITIGATION MEASURES

The following is a list of potential inherently governmental risk areas and the measures that SLMO-Compliance has determined must be in place, via processes and procedures, to mitigate the associated risks. The BPA manager's acceptance of the API or CWSD serves as their attestation that all applicable mitigation measures listed below are or will be established and adhered to in their organization.

Area of potential Closely Associated / Inherently Government function

Mitigation Measures

Access to Confidential / Sensitive Information

CFTE must sign NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreements) at beginning of assignments. (Does not apply to Craft assignments)

CFTE must complete annual Information Security and Privacy Awareness training.

CFTE must complete and pass background investigations of an appropriate level.

Acquisition Planning / Source Selection

CFTE are not permitted to serve as "voting members for acquisition selections.

All purchasing decisions must be made by appropriate federal personnel (Contracting Officers).

All acquisition documents (requirements,
SOW's, evaluation criteria, etc.) must be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Only Contracting Officers are authorized to obligate BPA funds.

Agency / Org Planning

All drafts, documents, materials and recommendations must be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Budget / Finance Prep

Only Federal Employees may determine budget priorities & allocations.

BFTE must control and finalize / approve all budgets and related documentation, including that for projects, programs and Organizations.

Contract Management

All Contractual documents, including invoices must be finalized / approved by appropriate Federal personnel.

All contract-related decisions (modifications, changes, performance) must be determined by appropriate federal personnel (COs).

Decision Making

CFTE may provide input and recommendations to decision-makers.

Only appropriate federal personnel may make decisions which obligate BPA resources or to a specific course of action.

Direction & Control
(directing BFTE)

CFTE are not permitted to direct the actions of federal employees (BFTE) or have any control or input into their performance.

Work of BFTE must be assigned by federal manager, supervisor, Program / Resource manager or another appropriate designee.

Disposing Govt. Property

All decisions regarding the disposal of BPA property must be made by appropriate federal personnel; and all property dispositions must be directed and controlled by the Investment Recovery Center (IRC).

Dissemination of Agency/Policy Information / Training

All training and any information that is to be disseminated must be either 1) per established policy, process, procedure, or practice; or, 2) reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Inspection / IT Testing

Processes and procedures must ensure Federal personnel review inspection findings and CFTE recommendations before acceptance or rejection of material(s) / item(s).

HR Support

CFTE may assist with HR functions per established procedures, processes and guidelines (e.g., timekeeping).

All work products must be reviewed and finalized by appropriate federal employees.

Policy Development

BPA's process for Policy development includes multiple levels of federal review prior to acceptance / adoption.

Interpretation of Policy/Regulations

Only BPA federal employees may determine the applicability and interpretation of regulations.

CFTE are not permitted to "interpret regulations for or on behalf of BPA. Regulations are interpreted by federal personnel and communicated via standards, guides, policies and processes.

Representing BPA

Contract workers are required to identify themselves and their employer in signature blocks, in introductions and have a nameplate outside their cubicle.

CFTE must receive written VP approval to represent BPA at outside events, such as workshops, seminars or conferences.



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CONTRACT FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (CFTE)

NON-CRAFT HIRING SAFETY TRAINING MATRIX

Purpose:

The Contract Full Time Equivalent (CFTE) Hiring Safety Training Matrix is a hazard assessment for CFTE personnel routine tasks. It is intended to set a common
understanding on training requirements between the CFTE personnel and the *** (BPA) managers/supervisors. BPA Requesting
Managers should complete this form and coordinate with BPA Supplemental Labor Office during the procurement process to ensure the CFTE position includes a
list of required trainings associated with identified tasks, conditions, and exposures. Each task, condition, and exposure indicate which training courses are
required, who shall provide those trainings, and when those trainings shall occur.

This form is intended only as a reference document for contractors.

BPA Requesting Manager
(Last, First MI)

CFTE Job Title

PPE provided by Supplier or
Contractor?

Client, Solomonn

System Administrator 2
Yes No

Date

03/03/2026

Org

JOV

If yes, list required PPE: Click or tap here to enter text.

Identify which Supplier or
Contractor medical surveillance
programs are required, if any*

Respirator User
Asbestos

Lead
Silica

Hearing Conservation
Other: Click or tap here to enter text.
No Medical Surveillance

*BPA Requesting Managers may use equivalent Job Title Position Hazard Assessments or project Job Hazard Analyses as indicators for which medical
surveillance programs may be required. Direct any questions regarding medical surveillance program requirements to the BPA Industrial Hygienist,
***, or ***.

Instructions for BPA Requesting Manager: This template has been pre-populated with tasks and hazards generally associated with CFTE non-craft positions.
BPA Requesting Managers must review this document during the CFTE procurement process. The BPA Requesting Manager will:

1.

2.

3.

Select the checkbox next to each task/condition/exposure that may be encountered during the normal course of the assignment.

Identify if the mitigation for applicable tasks/conditions/exposures will be provided by BPA or the Contractor (supplier).

Indicate when the mitigation must occur (pre-hire, post-hire, pre-task).

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b.

c.

Pre-Hire Training should be completed prior to the CFTE starting their assignment.

Post-Hire training should be completed prior to exposure to a hazardous environment and/or conducting work at a BPA worksite.

Pre-Task Training should be completed prior to conducting the associated task.

4.

Once complete, the BPA Requesting Manager will send the completed document to the Supplemental Labor Management Office.

The listed tasks, conditions, and exposures are not all inclusive. New processes, unusual tasks, or equipment may trigger the need for specialized training. Consult
with your local Safety Manager or BPA Safety Training Manager for guidance.

BPA provided safety training will be the same training provided to Federal Workers.

For the "General Comments section, BPA Requesting Managers can list anything that was not already covered and provide clarification to the BPA COR to
better understand the CFTE position. It may include tasks, conditions, and/or exposures that are unique to a particular position, work site, or person.

For more information on the PHA process/requirement, reference the Safety and Occupational Health Manual, Safety Management Systems Chapter.

Direct any questions regarding training requirements or issues related to this form to the BPA Safety Training Manager, ***, or
***.

Office & Remote Work/Telework Hazards

Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Exposed to a fire in the building

Exposed to an earthquake while

in the building

Operating office tools (paper
cutter, paper punch, staplers,
etc.)

BPA manager will advise of
evacuation protocol and designated
gathering location. Annual fire drills
will be conducted.
BPA manager will advise of
evacuation protocol and designated
gathering location.
None Identified

Contractor
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Provided

B

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CFTE NON-CRAFT HIRING SAFETY TRAINING MATRIX



Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor
(C) or BPA

(B)

Provided

Pre-Hire
Training

Post-Hire
Training

Pre-Task
Training

Performing tasks that may result

in repetitive motion injuries,
prolonged sitting and computer
use

Ergonomics

Performing tasks that may result

in slips, trips or falls such as
carrying boxes and walking on
stairs or slick surfaces

Adding electronic devices that
were not previously part of the
home (monitors, chargers,
computing equipment, etc.)

Optional: SUFS Move Safe

(HRMIS 016633)

Recognize the hazards and know
when it is appropriate to stretch and
take breaks; ensure a proper desk,
chair, and equipment adjusted at the
appropriate level; ensure proper
lighting. Any ergonomic assessment
to be provided by the supplier.
Review SOHM Chapter 9
Optional: Slips, Trips & Falls

Training (HRMIS 015076)

None Identified. On-the-job
familiarization (if using BPA-issued
equipment).

B

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Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Driving vehicles on public and/or

non-public roads

Review SOHM Chapter 19

Worker operates forklifts

Worker operates a fire

extinguisher

Defensive/Distracted Driving

(HRMIS 017057)

Forklift Certification

Fire Extinguisher Use

Worker operates hand tools

None Identified

Worker uses personal protective

equipment

Worker may be exposed to shock

and arc-flash hazard

Worker may contact but will not

disturb Asbestos Containing
Material (ACM) or Potentially
Asbestos Containing Material
(PACM) 2

Worker required to work in
remote areas where bear
encounters may take place

Worker exposed to rodent and

bird droppings1

Worker exposed to hot and/or

cold environments



Personal Protective Equipment

Shock & Arc Flash Awareness

Shock & Arc Flash Basic

Shock & Arc Flash Advanced /

Refresher

Asbestos Awareness

Bear Pepper Spray Training

Biological/Vermin/Hanta Virus

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Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Worker exposed to chemicals,

such as herbicides or pesticides;

Herbicide Cert. Ref. 4-hr

Herb Certification 8-hr

Hazardous Communication

Worker exposed to lead2

Lead Awareness

Lead Worker Training

Worker exposed to mercury

None Identified

Worker exposed to noise2

Worker exposed to silica2

Worker works at heights higher

than 4'

Worker is required to take first

aid and may be called on to
render first aid for: workers on
high voltage lines and/or
equipment; worker works in
remote areas

Worker performs work alone in

remote areas

Worker may prepare, transport or

receive hazardous materials

Hearing Conservation (Initial)
Hearing Conservation (Annual)
Silica - Awareness

Fall Protection, Awareness

Fall Protection, General

Fall Protection, Advanced

Ladder Safety

Fall Protection, Advanced (TLM)

First Aid/CPR/AED
(Red Cross or AHA Accredited)

Required only if specified in the API

Wilderness Adv. First Aid

DOT 1: Introduction,

Classification, and the Hazardous
Materials Table

DOT 2: Packaging, Labeling,

Marking, and Placarding
DOT 3: Shipping Papers
DOT 4: Loading and Storage
DOT: Security for Shipment of

Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Materials: Shipping

Lithium Batteries under DOT
Exemptions

DOT Hazardous Material
Awareness for the General
Hazmat Employee

1 BPA workplace manager to review Hantavirus Prevention Procedure 420-240-1 before performing task.
2 These exposures may require enrollment in a Medical Surveillance Program. Ensure page 1 is marked accordingly.

CFTE NON-CRAFT HIRING SAFETY TRAINING MATRIX

Other Specific Hazards

Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training



SAMPLE: Worker may make
infrequent visits to field locations
or substations

Worker complete the PPE assessment
in the SOHM to determine need for
PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses,
hearing protection, safety vests, Arc
Flash clothing or steel-toed boots.

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About the Company

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First Tek, Inc.