System Administrator

System Administrator

Must Have

Certification

• Security+ certification (or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment) — Yes

Degree Level

• Bachelor''''s Degree — Yes

Experience

• Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance) — Yes

Hardware

• VMware infrastructure (vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, etc.) — 3 years

Networks

• Network Experience (e.g. routing, switching and TCP/IP protocol) — 3 years

Systems

• Active Directory — 3 years
• NetApp — 3 years
• Windows 11 — 3 years
• Windows Server Platform — 3 years

Nice to Have

Certification

• Microsoft Certifications — 0 years

Networks

• SCOM 2012, EMC Networker, Solarwinds — 0 years

Programming

• PowerShell — 0 years

Scripting and Task Automation

• 0 years

Software

• VMware vSAN — 0 years

Systems

• hands-on experience with Linux administration (RHEL) — 0 years

Background/Need

The Classified Systems Administrator will demonstrate expert level hands-on knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory and VMware vSphere while supporting the Laboratory’s enterprise classified computing infrastructure. This position will be part of a team that is responsible for maintaining the team’s Windows imaging platform as well as its Windows software deployment infrastructure. This individual will be expected to stay current on these technologies, be engaged with Laboratory staff and make recommendations to enhance these services.

As part of this role, the individual will need to demonstrate proficiency with the underlying processes and components that support these technologies. These would include but are not limited to DNS, DHCP, NPS, group policies, WSUS, VMware distributed switching and creating VM templates. The ideal candidate will also possess advanced knowledge of PowerShell, PowerCLI, STIGs (full and benchmark), DISA Evaluate-STIG, SCC Tool and STIG Viewer and how to evaluate systems for STIG compliance.

This position requires and individual with excellent communication (both oral and writing) and organizational skills. The individual must be able to work in a fast-paced environment at times with minimal supervision and execute operations, project and administrative tasks with a high degree of quality, while following existing processes and establishing new operational procedures and best practices where necessary. Additionally, the position requires the ability to work with members of other teams and staff to accomplish department and organizational goals.

Candidates with experience in VMware vSAN, NetApp, Cohesity Backup and/or RHEL will be given preference.

Virtual/Work from Home

• Onsite

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Support and maintain Windows Server and Active Directory infrastructure.
• Support and maintain VMware vCenter, ESXi and vSAN infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain STIG compliant Windows workstation and server images.
• Deploy new Windows workstations and servers as needed.
• Research processes and technologies that enhance the performance of the Windows imaging and software deployment infrastructure.
• Monitor and adjust configurations to maintain STIG compliance for Windows Servers and Active Directory.
• Participate in projects as needed where Windows experience is required.
• Assist in developing roadmaps for hardware and software life cycles.
• Research processes and technologies that enhance the performance of the environment.
• Research processes and technologies that enhances routine manual procedures through automated solutions.
• Participate in projects as needed where unified communications experience is required.
• Assist in developing roadmaps for hardware and software life cycles.
• Provide 1st tier technical support as needed in support of the Laboratory community. This would include taking shifts in the classified hubs to provide assistance with password resets and other end user issues as well as working tickets and assisting users as needed.

Must Have:

• Bachelors of Computer Science or relevant technical field of study
• Possess and maintain expert technical depth with the following technologies:
• Windows 11
• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Security+ certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Strong understanding of VMware infrastructure (vCenter, ESXi, vSAN , etc.)
• Strong overall network skills (e.g. routing, switching and TCP/IP protocol )
• Ability to work independently toward delivery of goals as well as collaborate in team efforts
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to learn new technologies and disciplines quickly

Preferred:

• VMware vSAN
• NetApp
• Solarwinds
• Microsoft certifications
• Scripting experience as well as experience with task automation

Clearance:

Candidates should have an active clearance (secret/top secret , etc.) in order to be considered for this position due to the nature of the work being done. Do not submit candidates if they do not meet this requirement.

Work Location:

This position will be 100% onsite due to the nature of the work. There may be some remote flexibility on a case-by-case basis but there are no regular remote days.

On Call Hours:

Occasional off-hour/on-call support is necessary. Coverage is a week-long where the team share duties with the cyber team. This is about once every 4 months. A certain degree of flexibility of schedule is required as some work (planned/unplanned) must be done outside of major production hours during pre-scheduled maintenance windows.

Interview Process:

1st round interview will be a Zoom with the hiring manager.
2nd round interview will be a Zoom with additional team members as needed.