Job Directory Systems Administrator Advisor

Systems Administrator Advisor
Arlington, VA

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Job Description

The successful Windows Systems Administrator must have:

* Demonstrate 5-8 yrs. of directly related experience in Tier II and Tier III support
* 5+ years' experience with Installing, configuring and supporting windows-based applications on Windows 7, 8, and 10 desktop systems, both virtual and physical
* Analyzing requirements for deployment of new desktop applications, creating deployment plans and automation processes for new applications
* Extensive knowledge of Server and PC hardware and software maintenance
* Hands-on experience managing Windows Active Directory Services
* Demonstrated experience with WSUS and preferred experience with System Center Configuration Manager for patch management
* Demonstrated experience with Group Policy Management, to include creation of policies, troubleshooting and maintaining
* Desktop Image creation and validation using System Center Configuration Manager
* Maintaining updated drive packs for various hardware vendors including Dell and HP
* Hands-on experience supporting additional Microsoft products (Office, Project, etc.)
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in utilization of Remedy
* Familiar with antivirus and security software (HBSS) and troubleshooting services affected by these software applications
* Proficient with TCP/IP network protocol, to include a basic understanding of networking components (switches, routers, taclanes, etc.) and infrastructure -Demonstrated experience with applying STIGs to systems, applications and components and troubleshooting STIG related issues
* Demonstrates experience administrating Hyper-V and clustered services

This position requires a minimum of an active TS/SCI clearance. Must be willing and able to obtain a polygraph within a reasonable amount of time after hire, with acceptable timing determined by manager. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

* A minimum of a IAT Level II (DoD 8570.1M) certification is required: e.g. GIAC Security Essentials - GSEC; CompTIA Security+ CE; Security Certified Network Professional - SCNP; Systems Security Certified Practitioner - SSCP

Education

Bachelor's in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field and 8 years of demonstrated results or a Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience. Full experience within own IT field and applications is required.

Qualifications

* Manages server backups and remediation of system vulnerabilities to include STIG compliance
* Maintains the integrity and security of servers and systems
* Sets up administrator and service accounts
* Maintains system documentation
* Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products
* May program in an administrative language such as PowerShell
* Oversees implementation of testing strategies and documentation of results
* Provides advice and training to end-users and help desk personnel
* Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
* Participates in special projects as required
* Self-starter and ability to work tasks with little supervision or assistance
* Proactively identify issues and resolve and make suggestions for improvements to the environment
* Troubleshoot issues to resolution with customer impacting issues being priority and worked on until completion
* Monthly (weekend) maintenance work required, as well as after-hours support for customer impacting issues, as required with little to no advanced notice

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