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Senior System Administrator - Security Clearance
Lemont, IL

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Job Description

The mission of the organization is to support the IT needs of scientists, engineers and other analysts in the research and production of products for sponsors across the Intelligence Community. The incumbent will run several non-internet connected networks. This position will require knowledge and performance of many duties related to a senior system administrator across a wide range of technologies and United States Government standards. Duties will require daily face-to-face interactions with users, participation in project meetings, reporting and documenting activities and the ability to learn new technologies (hardware and software) quickly.

Safety, Security, and Environmental Protection: All activities, as they apply to work performed by self or by personnel under supervision, will be executed in compliance with ES&H and security responsibilities established by Argonne National Laboratory`s ES&H policies, Safeguards and Security policies, work rules, and safe practices.

Employment will be contingent on applicant`s having an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Position Requirements

Comprehensive:

* Knowledge of the installation and maintenance of Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and newer, in an Enterprise environment utilizing image deployment technology.
* Knowledge of and experience using hyperconverged infrastructure.
* Knowledge of the creation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Microsoft Group Policies in a domain environment, automated patching systems for operating systems and applications, including 3rd party software, and of disaster recovery and continuity of operations concepts, technologies, and best practices.

Considerable:

* Knowledge of storage technologies
* Installation and configuration of a backup and recovery solution
* Implementation of configuration management tools such as chef, puppet, ansible
* Knowledge and experience with creating and deploying customized windows images.

Good:

* Good oral and written communication skills. Must be able to create and maintain all required documentation to include installation, troubleshooting and maintenance guides.
* Knowledge of a scripting language such as Python, Powershell, bash shell, etc.
* Good skill at organizing project tasks and coordinating the completion of high priority technical products within budget and time constraints.
* Knowledge of the installation, configuration, and maintenance of; Video Teleconferencing hardware/software, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), AntiVirus software, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) software, Device Control software
* Understanding of COMSEC and TEMPEST processes and principles
* Red Hat or CentOS administration
* Swapping faulty hardware components in servers, workstations, and other computing devices,
* Installing and configuring various security related endpoint software
* Installing and configuring security alarm software
* Understanding and administration of Voice over IP (VoIP), including both hardware and software based solutions.
* Risk Management Framework and secure configuration guidelines (CIS, NIST, DISA STIGs etc.)

Other:

Selected candidate will be required to currently have and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance and must be a US citizen.

Level 2 - Bachelor's and 2+ years, some occupations may require graduate degree.

Level 3 - Bachelor's and 4+ years, some occupations may require graduate degree and 2+ years

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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