ME00696-Senior Windows System Administrator

Job Summary

• Seeking a senior Windows System Administrator to join a high‐performing Agile team operating within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) in support of a complex, fast‐paced program
• The selected candidate will provide daily systems administration and operations and maintenance support across multiple systems with a broad geographic footprint
• Key responsibilities include responding to system engineering requests that support operational requirements, as well as engineering, deploying, and sustaining new capabilities within the environment

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintaining multiple virtual server clusters and addressing system scan findings, vulnerability management patching, and Active Directory configuration issues
• Using enterprise monitoring tools to detect, assess, and respond to alerts
• Providing technical support to partner workgroups on overlapping efforts while maintaining strong interdepartmental collaboration
• Managing Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning in accordance with applicable System Security Plans, ensuring vulnerabilities are identified and remediated quickly and accurately
• Initiating IAVA responses and system security scans, completing remediation actions, deploying patches and security updates to designated sites, and executing monthly security scans
• Identifying and resolving hardware and software problems
• Proactively notifying customers when test infrastructure delays may affect their ability to complete business functions on time and communicating system outages and publishing status updates to users, as needed
• Authoring and maintaining clear, accurate, and concise documentation
• Responding to calls and emails in a timely and professional manner
• Planning and implementing IT enhancements and supporting project‐related work
• Responding to system administration, operations, and maintenance issues on an on-call basis when required

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Must have at least 7 years of Windows administration experience
• Must have at least 7 years of experience in information security management, with demonstrated expertise in security governance, risk management, compliance, and operational security functions
• Must have at least 5 years of experience with each of the following:
• Implementing and managing Windows Active Directory and DNS environments
• Creating and managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
• Microsoft SCCM
• Microsoft Exchange administration and Exchange Management Shell
• Must have experience with Windows Command Line, PowerShell, and PowerShell scripting
• Strong understanding of advanced security protocols, standards, and information security principles is a must
• Experience with software and security architectures
• Hands‐on experience with IAVA management
• Hands‐on experience supporting users, optimizing system operations, and monitoring enterprise IT systems
• Commitment to best practices, including compliance with maintenance windows and change control procedures
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems, VMware, and networking technologies including switches, routers, LANs, and cabling
• Must have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field and 12 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience documenting and supporting security accreditation and certification activities
• Experience with network security technologies, including multi‐domain solutions, PKI, SSPs, and vulnerability assessments
• Experience with data center design and configuration, including rack‐and‐stack, power planning, and equipment placement
• Experience with VMware
• Experience using automation tools such as Ansible or SaltStack
• Experience serving in a System Administrator role supporting software configuration management and development environments

Additional information

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.