Senior Systems Administrator

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

Senior Systems Administrator

6 month - Contract to Hire Opportunity

Pay rate: $57 - $62 hr during contract term - $120 - $130K upon full-time conversion

Seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Administrator to manage and support our VDI Thin Client network across both classified and non-classified environments. This role requires advanced technical expertise in VMware, VOIP phones, Microsoft Teams, and Windows Server systems. The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively with senior leaders in a dynamic Joint Operations Center.

Work Location: On-site at the ESIM Facility in Honolulu, HI.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position will include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

• Provide technical support and administration for VDI Thin Client networks, ensuring seamless operations and integration with VOIP phones, VMware, Microsoft Teams, and video teleconferencing across both secure and non-secure networks.
• Configure, provision, and optimize VDI Thin Client systems, integrating them with storage and networking solutions.
• Deploy and troubleshoot software applications and security patches specific to VDI Thin Client environments.
• Maintain VDI Thin Client systems in a fully operational state through monitoring, alerting, troubleshooting, and performing repair and restoration activities.
• Assist end users with VDI Thin Client-related issues, ensuring high levels of customer service and support.
• Manage system security and access controls, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and policies.
• Provide input to and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to VDI Thin Client networks, and document service workflows, system configurations, and routine tasks.
• Perform periodic reporting on VDI Thin Client system status, including uptime, incidents, problems, and open issues.
• Provide technical support and administration for VOIP phones, ensuring seamless integration and functionality on both classified and non-classified networks.
• Administer and support Microsoft Teams, facilitating communication and collaboration across secure and non-secure networks.
• Support senior leaders by demonstrating strong technical skills and professionalism to ensure seamless IT operations critical to the organization’s mission success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Required Qualifications and Skills: 

• 4-6 years of Tier 3 System or Network Administrator experience, with a focus on supporting VDI networks for both classified and non-classified environments.  

• At start date, must possess a valid security certification in ACTIVE
• Experience with the following:
  • Windows 11
  • Windows Server 2016/2019
  • Active Directory
  • McAfee products
  • VDI Thin Client networks
  • VOIP phones
  • OneDrive
  • Microsoft Teams.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • STIG Compliance: Proven experience in applying and documenting DISA’s Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure systems meet stringent security requirements.
  • VMware: Extensive experience with VMware, including installation, configuration, and management of virtualized environments.
  • Advanced Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Objects: Strong skills in managing and configuring Active Directory and Group Policy Objects to control and secure Windows environments.
  • System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM): Experience working with SCCM for deploying software, managing updates, and ensuring compliance across the network.
  • Storage Area Networks (SANs): Proficiency in managing SANs, including configuration, provisioning, and maintenance to support enterprise storage needs.

• Experience in securing a Windows environment to inc