Senior System Administrator

Expertise and Functions:

• Provide all required architecture design and implementation for all Window systems, virtual and logical
• Administer the operations of computer systems related to operating systems, servers, and end-user workstations
• Administer WSUS and SCCM servers for updating and patching of the domain
• Perform hardening and remediation of operating systems and STIG compliance to reduce cybersecurity risks
• Conduct deployment and configuration of vCenter, Power Shell, and Ansible
• Administer Container Platforms such as OpenShift, as-well-as maintain repositories/Registries
• Maintain and manage Secure Host Baselines for both Windows and LINUX.
• Conduct daily system monitoring, system backup and restoral, and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous system operations
• Develop and maintain system administration procedures and baseline configuration documentation
• Ensure system software installs, maintenance, break/fix activities, and cyber security mitigations are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements
• Focus on creating, upgrading, managing and sustaining physical and virtual workstations and servers
• Provide oversight, design, and troubleshooting to all Windows systems
• Quickly learn challenging concepts, decompose difficult service problems and provide resolution
• Create and follow standard processes and clearly document results
• Effectively function as self-starter and identify risks, issues, and opportunities to the System Administrator
• Facilitate effective and efficient interchanges with senior customer management and customers
• Work in a very high pace and dynamic environment and embrace change
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, technology, or other related field preferred
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (CCNA-Security CySA+ (formerly CSA+), GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCP  required

Experience:

• 5+ years of directly related experience to Windows systems administration and Active Directory
• Must have experience with WSUS
• Must have experience with SCCM
• Must have work experience with Powershell Scripting
• Must have experience with Virtualization of Windows services
• Must have experience managing Windows Active Directory and Group Policy Objects
• Experience managing a Linux workstation based environment

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with IdM
• Experience with managing CA certificate server
• Experience with Windows server 2019/22 and Windows 10/11
• Experience managing PXE servers
• Experience with 2FA to include RSA and PKI
• Experience with DISA STIGs and remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Experience with administration in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and/or 8 environments
• Experience using Remedy
• Working knowledge of Configuration Management processes

Requirements

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• Candidate must be in possession of a Secret Security Clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary: $115,000 - $170,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.