System Administrator 3 - Chantilly, VA with Security Clearance

About the role

This position involves configuring and managing Windows operating systems, performing hardware and software installations, and providing technical support to agency management and internal customers. The role also includes maintaining and enhancing Windows Active Directory Architectures, deploying and maintaining Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and managing various storage platforms.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Windows operating systems and install/load operating system software.
• Perform desktop hardware and operating system set-up, imaging software loading, and antivirus updates.
• Analyze security system infrastructure performance and recommend improvements.
• Troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets.
• Perform IAVA updates and patching to ensure compliance with Information Assurance (IA) standards.
• Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to Windows based operating systems (servers and workstations).
• Implement and maintain sophisticated enterprise Windows Active Directory Architectures.
• Perform daily operations to include Active Directory management, monitoring and reviewing system logs.
• Configure and maintain virtual hypervisors to include VMware and Hypervisor.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) platforms to include Citrix Xen Desktop.
• Install, configure, and maintain 3rd party applications.
• Install, configure and maintain highly available SQL database Engines.
• Deploy and maintain storage platforms similar to Dell EqualLogic and Dell Powervault.
• Analyze requirements of future deployments and make recommendations for IT infrastructure including all hardware and software required fulfill those requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis on significant issues across all tiers of support.
• Perform preventive maintenance actions including system back-ups, error log reviews, database size analysis, and integrity checks.
• Create new system and application implementation plans to include testing procedures and ensuring operational reliability.
• Stay current with technological developments and make recommendations for ways to take advantage of new and emerging technology.
• Create technical documentation such as standard operating procedures (SOP) and as builds for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Train system users and other system support personnel as needed.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree and 5+ Years of progressive experience or Associates Degree and 8+ Years of progressive experience or HS Diploma or Equivalent and 10+ Years of progressive experience.
• Experience: System administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving the system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, implementing new workstations, and system extensions. 2 + years of experience programming/administrating Physical Access Control Systems. Demonstrated previous experience effectively managing small teams. Demonstrated understanding of Windows patching and vulnerability remediation. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Windows active directory hierarchy and implementation. Basic knowledge of large-scale networking, VLANS and routing. Requires reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer. Requires the ability to work flexible shifts that include nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Requires minimum of Security + Certification, CASP, or CISSP certification. Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives. Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required.
• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret w/ SCI with the ability to obtain a polygraph is REQUIRED.