Windows System Administrator 101848

System Administrator 
Location: Aurora, CO. 
Required Clearance: Top Secret/SCI 

Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don’t just care for our employees—we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k.

U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation. 

Job Description:

We are seeking a qualified and proactive System Administrator to join our team. This role involves managing and supporting critical internal Windows-based systems, ensuring their optimal performance, security, and scalability. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Proactively monitor system performance and conduct capacity planning.
• Perform fault finding using search techniques and analyze log data to detect performance issues.
• Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, and fixes on Windows servers, workstations, and virtual machine hypervisors.
• Create and modify scripts (PowerShell or other languages) to automate routine tasks and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance environmental stability, security, efficiency, and scalability.
• Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps based on notes and instructions.
• Conduct on-the-job training and informal sessions on system design, data flow, and operational procedures.
• Maintain systems within a customer-owned facility, adhering to security and operational standards.
• Support 24/7 operational needs, including occasional after-hours duties, under the guidance of the SA Team Lead.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, including DISA STIGs. 

Required Skills:

• Security+ certification (must be obtained within 90 days of assignment).
• Experience with Windows system administration.
• PowerShell or other scripting/programming language knowledge.
• Experience with authentication systems such as Active Directory.
• VMware administration experience.
• Active DOD Top Secret Clearance (investigation within the last 6 years). 

Desired Skills: 

• Windows Active Directory administration.
• Experience installing, administering, and maintaining Windows servers and desktops.
• VMware virtualization experience (vCenter, vSphere, vSAN).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint.
• Strong personal interaction and communication skills.
• Cybersecurity operator experience.
• LogRhythm application administration skills.
• Network administration skills.
• Knowledge of DISA STIG security hardening guidelines.
• Experience with virtualized systems, specifically Dell/VMware (vCenter, vSphere, VSAN).
• Satellite Ground Systems operations experience.
• Experience with SBIRS system architecture.
• Optional: UNIX/Linux system administration experience or Red Hat Linux/AIX knowledge may be beneficial but not required.
• Note: While familiarity with Unix/Linux systems is acceptable as a secondary skill set, the primary focus of this position is on Windows system administration within a secure DoD environment. 

ITEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup Public Sector.