Windows Systems Administrator

OVERVIEW VAE, Inc. is a full service IT Infrastructure Solutions Company focused on building, securing and supporting our clients' mission critical enterprises. We provide a distinctive array of design, integration and implementation services as well as fully managed service offerings. VAE is at the forefront of leveraging multi-tenant capable technologies and shared IT services to create secure, reliable and cost-effective end-to-end services and solutions. We deliver exceptional infrastructure solutions with extremely talented employees using a client-focused partnering approach. Job Type Full-time Location Arlington, VA 22204 US (Primary) Job Description We are currently seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to join the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) effort. This program is establishing a modern secure web service (SWS) operation as part of a state-of-the-art, highly automated platform capable of supporting a rapidly expanding customer population. Apply today to become part of the VAE team that is assisting CESO as they migrate to a high security cloud environment by providing network and communication services, monitoring services, and system administration. This position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site. Our Windows Systems Administrators work two rotating shifts - 0600-1400 (6am-2pm) and 1200-2000 (12pm-8pm). We will consider requests for fixed shifts but cannot guarantee availability. Primary Responsibilities Create, maintain, and implement detailed documentation for standard systems operating procedures to be used across the enterprise. Develop, implement, and monitor policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. Analyze available hardware and software from outside vendors and make recommendation for purchase and installation of cost-effective solutions. Review work performed by lower-level technical staff. Work both independently as well as in coordination with network administrators to maintain the smooth operation of a multi-user computer system. Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 4 years of overall related experience with a Windows servers environment (e.g. 2008r2 and 2012r2). Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree. An active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position. Preferred Qualifications Prior experienced with DISA and DISA's support to mission partners TS/SCI w/CI Poly Preferred Integration of Network Management (NM) and Element Management (EM) systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems highly desired. Experience with support systems to include enclave Ethernet switches, storage area networks (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS). Candidates with a thorough knowledge of networking principles to included TCP/IP a plus. Experience with a ticketing system such as BMC Remedy. ITIL v3 Foundation certified Linux OS experience. Solaris OS experience. Experience working with virtual environments. Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at least IAT level II, e.g Securityce. Candidate may be asked to obtain CI Poly in future Experience with configuration, troubleshooting and maintaining VMware environments. Experience with Remote Desktop Services Experience with PowerShell scripting and experience in other languages like Python. Experience with application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS. Experience with Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Experience with Group Policy Management (GPO) and applying Local Security Policies Experience with Windows Task Scheduler Experience Managing Active Directory Experience with System (hardware) and application (software) installation and configuration. Application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS. Clearance Level TSSCI Certifications 8570 compliance We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.