Secret Cleared Principal Windows Systems Administrator

About the job Secret Cleared Principal Windows Systems Administrator Top Secret Clearance Jobs is dedicated to helping those with the most exclusive security clearance find their next career opportunity and get interviews within 48 hours. Our client, a large government contractor with offices located in Linthicum, MD, is in need of a Secret Cleared Principal Windows Systems Administrator for a 6 month contract with great chance of extension and/or full-time conversion. The consultant will work onsite in support of Windows systems administration for a classified government environment. Responsibilities 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. Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed. Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions. 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. Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components. Prepare security documentation for input to computer security. 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. Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact. 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 or higher clearance Ability to obtain prior to starting and maintain a special access program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment. The SAP process can take 6-12 weeks 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. Experience managing Windows Server OS and AD domain architecture. Proven ability to work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions. Candidates must be a US born citizen per government customer requirements Nice To Have Skills An active DoD Top Secret clearance Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and vLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification a plus. Knowledge of SAN storage systems. Linux operating system experience and/or certification for current versions. VMware experience Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk). Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment. Experience with Systems Certification & Accreditation process (under DCSA's STIG and/or JSIG requirements).