Systems Administrator [D.26.0139]

Requires Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Poly

Salary Range: $189k-$207k per year with an additional $47k-$52k in immediately vested company 401(k) contributions

Description: The applicant will be part of an Infrastructure Team supporting enabling the delivery of a dynamic course curriculum. The Windows Systems Administrator will be involved in the design, ongoing maturation and sustainment of an environment utilizing Windows Servers and Desktops. The Windows Systems Administrator will be involved in the testing, preparation and deployment of Active Directory GPO's and RBAC as well as automated server and workstation imaging and patching utilizing Windows MCM

Essential Responsibilities:

• Create, deploy and maintain Windows server and desktop and operating systems including Active Directory Domain Controllers.
• Create, deploy and maintain the MCM suite of applications
• Create, maintain and deploy workstation and thin client images through PXE boot, MCM and/or other image management platforms.
• Create, modify, disable and troubleshoot Active Directory user accounts, groups, objects and GPO's.
• Create, deploy and maintain strategies for software rollouts and/or updates to Windows operating systems.
• Maintain Windows operating systems for SSP and STIG compliance.
• Provide supporting documentation and artifacts to ISSO and management to satisfy security requirements.
• Maintain system documentation, develop infrastructure support procedures, and provide security support.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience deploying and managing Windows desktop and server operating systems in bare metal and virtual environments.
• Experience creating, maintaining and deploying workstation and desktop images through PXE boot, MCM or other image management platforms.
• Experience managing and configuring Active Directory user accounts, groups, objects and GPO's.
• Experience creating, modifying, disabling and troubleshooting Active Directory user accounts, groups, objects and GPO's.
• Basic knowledge of packet flow analysis, TCP/IP, and basic network services
• Experience with TCP/IP networking, networking architecture, computer and operating systems.
• Experience with network security principles, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Associates Degree or higher in a Computer Science oriented field and/or
• Two (2) years of networking-related experience.

Required Certifications:

• CompTIA Security + CE required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining MS SQL
• In depth knowledge of Microsoft Certificate Authorities and managing templates
• Proficient in PowerShell to accomplish complex taskings
• Experience in troubleshooting interoperability in a hybrid Windows/Linux environment
• Experience deploying hardened Windows Servers for production use
• Experience with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Experience with monitoring solutions (Nagios, Whats Up Gold, etc.)
• Experience with VMWare to include building and configuring Windows and/or Linux virtual machines.
• Experience with hardening systems and reading/implementing STIG guidance.
• Working knowledge of information technology security principles, common threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Ability to work independently while being conscious of how your work interacts with that of others.
• Possess drive, enthusiasm, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flex and overtime hours with some weekend hours expected.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and completely; analytical problem-solving skills; adept at root-cause analysis and mitigation.
• Effective communication, writing, documentation, and requirements gatherings skills are needed to be effective in this role for working with other members of the Team and with the Customer to meet the requirements of the program.