Principal Systems Administrator (Job #0672)

Summary

DAS Services is seeking a cleared Principal Systems Administrator to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

The Principal Systems Administrator essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Build and maintain Virtual Machines with Microsoft and VMWare technologies.
• Design and Configuration of the Active Directory and Windows Server environment.
• Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, and email systems.
• Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage physical and virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.
• Perform server administration tasks in a mixed environment, including user/group management, file permissions, group policy, file replication, and resource monitoring.
• Maintain, deploy, and support internal infrastructure, including client computer systems, servers, switches, routers, and ASAs.
• Schedule and perform routine maintenance, patches, and upgrades of computer systems
• Building and maintaining Windows system images using MDT.
• Work directly with IA staff to identify and resolve vulnerabilities with ACAS
• Support and maintain SecDevOps infrastructure in support of software development teams and the continuous deployment pipeline.
• Provide help desk and IT support.
• Additional duties assigned based on changes to business needs.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required; an active TS/SCI clearance is desired.
• Bachelor’s degree. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 15+ years’ experience in Information Technology, including cyber/information assurance and/or systems administration of servers and workstations.
• Strong understanding of architecting and configuring Microsoft Windows OS technology including AD Forests, Domains, Trusts, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and Organizational Units
• Experience providing desktop, server and VM support with VMware products with Microsoft technologies.
• Experience with Windows Server and VMware applications such as Vsphere/ESXi, Horizon Client
• Experience maintaining IT networks (Cisco routers, switches, maintaining network connections, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft SCCM and deployment images.
• Experience with STIG management.
• Experience supporting Microsoft’s Azure DevOps Server or similar software development and tracking database is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• CompTia Security+ certification
• Windows Operating System certification (within 90 days)

Desired Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of government Cyber Security policies and procedures including system scans, remediation, and documentation
• Experience and understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF), security controls and policies, and implementation of STIGs
• Experience scripting for automation of tasks and vulnerability assessments

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