Windows System Administrator
Softworld, a Kelly Company, Lexington, MA, United States
Windows Systems Administrator
100% onsite in Lexington, MA
Active Secret Clearance
Long term contract
$58-96/hr
The Classified Windows Systems Administrator will demonstrate expert level hands-on knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory and VMware vSphere while supporting the Laboratorys enterprise classified computing infrastructure. This position will be part of a team that is responsible for maintaining the teams 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),DISAs SCC Tool and STIG Viewer and how to evaluate systems for STIG compliance.
Candidates with a background in VMware vSAN, NetApp and/or Solarwinds will be given preference.
This position is 100% dedicated to supporting classified environments.
Required Minimum
Possess and maintain expert technical depth with the following technologies:
oWindows 10
oWindows Server
oActive Directory
Windows Patch Management
Strong understanding of VMware infrastructure (vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, etc.)
Strong overall network skills (e.g. routing, switching and TCP/IP protocol)
Hardware: Intel/AMD, Cisco, Sun/Oracle, Dell, Apple, EMC, NetApp
System Administration
Technologies including DNS, DHCP, Proxy and Load Balancing
Virtualization Technologies to include VM management, Snapshots, SANs and iSCSI Storage Systems
Security+ certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
Demonstrate the ability to learn new technologies and disciplines quickly
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
Preferred
Network Experience (e.g. routing, switching and TCP/IP protocol)
VMware vSAN
NetApp
Solarwinds
Microsoft certifications
Powershell, Ansible or other scripting languages
Familiar with maintaining STIG compliance
SIEM tools (Splunk, SolarWinds, OpenNMS, Nagios)
Experience supporting cloud infrastructure. Preferably in classified environments but public domain experience is also beneficial
Experience with the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) process and maintaining an inspection ready environment.
Bachelors of Computer Science or relevant technical field of study
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