Posted today
Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
IT - Software
Baltimore, MD (On-Site/Office)
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Systems Administrator 3, in Baltimore, MD. Job ID#215896
Pay Rate: $115 - $120/hr
Job Description:
• Perform as a Windows/VMware systems administrator.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
• Design, implement, and manage complex information systems to improve organizational efficiency and align with business goals.
• Design and implement VMware high-availability virtualized infrastructures.
• Maintain compatibility with existing architectures when implementing system enhancements.
• Develop and maintain Microsoft PowerShell scripts and Microsoft Group Policies.
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.
• Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading, patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Provide backup and recovery services, manage file systems and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis.
• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Make recommendations on the purchase of hardware, software, and system components.
• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.
• Report on project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
Basic Qualifications:
• Associate's degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma or equivalent and 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Candidates must have a current DoD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment.
• Current Security +CE certification; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
• Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture.
• Ability to support multiple networks, ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and direct others as necessary.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in information security related field.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
• Server management experience.
• Understanding basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
• Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions.
• VMWare experience with current version.
• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
• DoD 8140 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux).
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Pay Rate: $115 - $120/hr
Job Description:
• Perform as a Windows/VMware systems administrator.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
• Design, implement, and manage complex information systems to improve organizational efficiency and align with business goals.
• Design and implement VMware high-availability virtualized infrastructures.
• Maintain compatibility with existing architectures when implementing system enhancements.
• Develop and maintain Microsoft PowerShell scripts and Microsoft Group Policies.
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.
• Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading, patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Provide backup and recovery services, manage file systems and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis.
• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Make recommendations on the purchase of hardware, software, and system components.
• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.
• Report on project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
Basic Qualifications:
• Associate's degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma or equivalent and 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Candidates must have a current DoD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment.
• Current Security +CE certification; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
• Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture.
• Ability to support multiple networks, ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and direct others as necessary.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in information security related field.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
• Server management experience.
• Understanding basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
• Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions.
• VMWare experience with current version.
• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
• DoD 8140 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux).
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
group id: 9117PDSD