Senior Windows Systems Administrator

Job Posting Title:

Senior Windows Systems Administrator

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Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

Provide senior level Windows systems administration support for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Under general direction, perform Windows Desktop and Server computer systems installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and end-user support for software’s, servers, workstations, laptops, and virtual machines.

• Manage Windows Server backup services and CIFS/SMB storage solutions installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and escalation.

• Perform and maintain Windows backup and storage systems audits for compliance with established information assurance policies, retention policies, and configuration guidelines.

• Document and maintain processes, procedures and configurations for Windows, storage and backup solution configuration and change management.

• Maintain computer hardware/software inventories and documentation.

• Mentor junior administrators and helpdesk staff for Windows administration, troubleshooting, maintenance and best practices.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• HS/GED

• At least five (5) years’ experience in Windows system administration.

• Experience with commonly used concepts, practices, procedures and tools used in maintaining a Windows enterprise infrastructure.

• Experience with shell scripting:  PowerShell, Python or similar.

• Experience with basic networking concepts.

• Candidate will need to obtain a DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT Level II Certification, such as CompTIA CySA+ or Security+, within 6 months of hire date.

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, written and oral communication skills.

• Must have a professional demeanor, be punctual and have the ability to work with little or no supervision.

• Able to work under pressure and accept supervision.

• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

US Citizen: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

• At least seven (7) years of experience in Windows system administration.

• At least four (4) years of experience with managing enterprise storage and backup solutions.

• Experience with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures used in maintaining backup and storage infrastructure.

• Experience with VMWare, Proxmox, Hyper-V/VMM, or other enterprise hypervisor technologies.

• Current DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT II or greater certification for CySA+, Security+, GICSP, GSEC, or similar approved IA certifications.

• Experience with system configuration management tools such as SCCM/MECM, GPOs, WDS/MST, Intune or Jamf.

• Experience with orchestration software such as Kubernetes, Docker or Podman.

• Experience with source code management tools such as Subversion or GIT.

• Experience web and database hosting environments such as IIS, MSSQL, or Oracle.

• Experience deploying and maintaining MacOS systems.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

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