Senior Systems Administrator

*Description:**Top Skills' Details*1. Candidates must have a TS/SCI clearance along with a Security+ certification (will require them to get another cert before starting, list of certs below).2. Experience installing, managing, maintaining, and configuring a physical and virtual environment - working with Windows servers, VMware, vSphere, vCenter, etc.3. Experience working with VDI desktop and VMware Horizon.Required Certification(s):DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II/8140 Computing Environment (CE) Certification as determined by the Program Manager is required prior to support on contractIAT II 8570/8140 Baseline Certification Security+ or equivalentComputing Env: MSCA 2016, Microsoft Azure Administrator or equivalent (Must obtain the full AZ104 Microsoft Azure Administrator within 180 days from start date.)Education: Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of experience or Master's with 10 years of experience*Required Skillset:*6 years of IT experience with 1-2 years of hands on experience administering a Virtual Desktop IntegrationKnowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in network administration and supportKnowledge of related hardware and softwarePlan, design, and build system images with operating systems and key mission applications to support training and operations.Updating and patching Windows Gold/Master/SHB imageTest and provision systems with necessary drivers. Integrate applications with enterprise and organizational services and licensing.Install, provision, and manage license hosts to support floating/concurrent licensing with various applications.Identify and analyze system errors; work with users and vendors to resolve. Orchestrate patching, updates, and application deployment using organizational tools such as System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), and BigFix.Deploy and manage Elastic Sky X integrated (ESXi) Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for virtual servers and desktops including Virtual Graphics Processing Unit (vGPU) profiles.Work closely with System Administrators (SA), Information System Owner (ISO), and Information System Security Officer (ISSO), to integrate compliance agents, patches, and STIGs in accordance with government standards, the Risk Management Framework, and various controls and overlays.Create, manage, and deploy desktop pools on VMware HorizonPatching and upgrading Horizon View.Enhancing and fine-tuning performance on VDI desktop.Securing VDI desktop policies in Active Directory and DEM (Device Endpoint Manager).Develops advanced technical solutions for the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architectures.Develops training materials for end users on the proper use of hardware and software.Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levels.Leads efforts to ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.Develops performance and security plans for computers that meet the needs of network users.May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals.*Skills:*Windows, Vmware, Windows server, System administrator, Active directory, vdi, Systems engineering*Top Skills Details:*Windows,Vmware,Windows server,System administrator*Additional Skills & Qualifications:*Candidates must be willing and able to attain a CI Polygraph for certain positions as determined by the contractPosition may require lifting of objects (i.e. IT Hardware), reaching/bending/kneeling (i.e. plug in cables) and other moderately strenuous activityTravel may be required to support the mission*Experience Level:*Expert LevelEligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave

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