System Administrator 3

M9 Solutions is seeking a System Administrator 3 to work onsite in support of a government contract for a client located in Chantilly, VA. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage physical security system support to meet service level agreements.
• 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 system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to management and the client 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 to 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.
• Develop new system and application implementation plans to include testing procedures and ensure 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-builts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Up to 10% annual travel, CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Train system users and other system support personnel as needed.
• Perform all duties with minimal direct supervision.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree and 5+ Years of progressive experience, or
  • Associate's Degree and 8+ Years of progressive experience, or
  • HS Diploma or Equivalent and 10+ Years of progressive 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 client site during work hours required by the client.
• Requires the ability to work flexible shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Requires a 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.

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