Systems Administrator//Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Administrator

We are seeking qualified, talented personnel to join their new team in a dynamic, client-focused environment.  The environment consists of supporting 7 classified and unclassified networks of approximately 150 end-users, 50 physical and virtual Windows Servers, 10 physical and virtual Linux Servers, 500 Desktop Operating Systems, 40 network switches, and 15 printers across 4 facilities.

Essential Responsibilities

Perform Systems Administration duties such as:

·       Installing and configuring software and hardware

·       Managing network servers and technology tools

·       Setting up accounts, workstations and servers

·       Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements

·       Troubleshoot issues and outages under the guidance of the Government IT Lead

·       Ensure security through access controls, auditing and firewalls

·       Participate in upgrading systems with new releases and models

·       Help to specify system requirements and design solutions

·       Research and make recommendations on server system administration

·       Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies as they emerge

·       Ensure documentation is in place and accurate

Perform Network Administration duties such as:

·       Supporting, configuring, maintaining and upgrading networks and in house servers

·       Install and integrate new server hardware and applications while keeping an eye out for needed updates

·       Support and administer third-party applications, and ensure network security and connectivity

·       Perform monitoring network performance and testing for weaknesses

·       Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords

·       Assist the Government IT Lead in Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) resolving problems reported by end user

·       Help define network policies and procedures

Underlying Technologies: 

The underlying technologies include, but are not limited to: 

·       Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems, 

·       Red Hat Enterprise Linux, 

·       VMWare Cloud Foundation, 

·       CA ArcServe Backup, 

·       ACAS (Nessus), 

·       SolarWinds Products, 

·       .Net Framework, 

·       Microsoft SQL Server, 

·       MySQL, 

·       Microsoft SharePoint Server, and 

·       CISCO Switches. 

Required skills and experience: 

·       Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) 

·       5 years’ experience with 2+ years working in a TS processing environment

·       Working knowledge of layer 2 and 3 network principles

·       Knowledge of PowerShell and WMI ArcServe backup software support and configuration

·       Experience with maintaining on-site server hardware & software

·       Experience configuring and implementing Windows Deployment Services (WDS)

·       Experience working with Active Directory

·       Knowledge of Cisco IOS commands to configure network equipment and troubleshoot issues

·       Sound knowledge of VMware ESXi, vCenter, and related technologies

·       Minimum DoD 8140 IAT-II (Sec+ CE) certification required

·       Required to meet and maintain compliance with DoD 8140. This typically includes holding a baseline qualification certificate (e.g., Security+ or equivalent) appropriate to their primary IT role. 

Operational environment relies heavily on specific Computing Environments (CE), which traditionally require role-specific CE certifications (CCNA for Network Administrator).