Secret Cleared Windows Systems Administrator

Our client, a large government contractor with offices located in Linthicum, MD, is in need of a Secret Cleared Windows Systems Administrator to work onsite for a 6-month contract with great chance of extension and/or full-time conversion. Responsibilities: Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases. Analyze internal and external customer requirements to determine appropriate hardware and software requirements for solutions to problems, by means of automated systems. Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists in a Microsoft Active Directory environment. Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, customer, and IT management. Provide backup and recovery services, manage file systems and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis. Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management. Support multiple networks while ensuring necessary administration tasks are completed in a timely manner. Required Skills Associate's degree and 7 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or Master's degree and 3 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. Active DoD Secret Clearance or Higher The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment. Experience managing Windows Server OS and Active Directory domain architecture. Prior experience working in an air gapped environment and knowledge of how when you disconnect a system from the internet how it works differently Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments. Must be able to build windows servers from scratch based on program STIG Experience working with virtual servers in a VMware environment Prior experience working in an air gapped environment and knowledge of how when you disconnect a system from the internet how it works differently Candidates must be a U.S. born citizen per customer requirement Nice to Have Skills: Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification a plus. Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk). Current Security CE, CISSP, CASP, or similar certification, or the ability to acquire certification within 6 months of hire date; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.