Windows System Administrator
Welcome, MD

Job Description

ASRC Federal Space and Defense brings a 15-year history of delivering high-performance space systems engineering, integration and satellite operations services to civil and defense agencies. ASRC Federal Space and Defense provides these services throughout all phases of the program life cycle and across the entire space systems architecture, including space and ground assets.

We are seeking a Windows System Administrator to join our team at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory at Blossom Point Tracking Facility (BPTF) in Welcome, MD.

Role/Responsibilities:

The System Administrator position will join a team performing IT administration and support of a LAN/WAN environment which provides services on Windows, Cisco and other network and peripheral systems to support BPTF's mission and administrative network activities.

The successful candidate will provide Windows Server and Desktop support, maintenance of network devices, services and applications, as well as user support, diagnostics and troubleshooting. Fundamental knowledge supporting network devices such as firewalls, switches, modems, and routers is required. The successful candidate will also possess experience supporting network software, protocols, client/server environments, VM, and remote access. Demonstrated experience should include diagnosing, troubleshooting and correcting problems with LAN/WAN services in order to install, configure, maintain and upgrade software on network systems. Strong understanding of network and system security is required. Familiarity with DISA STIGS, NIST guidelines, DoD Accreditation and Common Criteria, and DISA recommended best practices is desirable.

Some specific job duties would include:

* Installation, configuration and deployment of Windows servers and desktops.


* Configuration of network hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc.


* Maintenance of system configuration requirements and operating systems to established standards and requirements.


* Periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning.


* Research and recommend innovative methods and techniques to improve the network environment.


* Leverage and implement automated approaches for systems administration tasks.


* Daily system monitoring to verify the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, system and key processes, system and application logs and verification of completion of scheduled jobs including backups.


* Regular security monitoring to identify possible intrusions


* User account maintenance as required/needed.


* Support for User/Operator requests for assistance on configured systems.


* Recovery from hardware and software failures per recovery plans, and coordination and communication with affected users in a timely manner.


* Application of operating system and application patches and upgrades on a regular basis per DoD and project guidance.


* Upgrade administrative tools and utilities.


* Configure/add new services as necessary and as defined by project guidance.


* Maintain all DoD and project operational configurations and procedures as defined.



ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Requirements:

* Technical background network and system administration.
* Minimum 5-7 years of experience is required.
* CompTIA Security + Certification is required
* Must have experience with Windows servers and Workstation administration.
* Demonstrable knowledge/experience with network protocols (specifically TCP/IP).
* Experience with Server and Desktop hardware, Cisco routers, network switches, modems, and typical network peripheral devices.
* Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills required.
* DoD 8570.a compliance required. Professional certifications (e.g. Cisco, ISC) are desirable.

Security Clearance:

Must have an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.