Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Travel Required: Up to 10%
We are seeking a System Administrator - Windows (Night Shift) to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.
What You'll Be Doing- Build, configure, deploy, administer, maintain and troubleshoot virtual and physical servers/systems.
- Ensure system changes are completed in accordance with developer documentation, configuration management and documentation practices
- Make recommendations to plan, develop and execute work plans that achieve critical-path requirements
- Perform necessary physical inspections and research using system/event logs and appropriate tools/software to identify problems, trends and aid in troubleshooting actions
- Provide timely updates to appropriate team leads, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting efforts
- Install, configure, and manage on-prem Active Directory environment including configuration and implementation of GPOs
- Assist integration leads and managers in problem definition, analysis, requirement development and implementation as needed
- Advise team members and leadership and make appropriate technical recommendations regarding system development issues and improvements, optimization tools and methods, process creation and development, and support efforts
- Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document incidents and resolution of actions on faulty systems
What You BringBasic Requirements:- Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
- May be reduced with completion of advanced education
- Must have 4, or more, years of directly relatable experience in installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Windows operating systems and applications such as Windows Server 2022 and Windows 11
- Must have strong knowledge of Active Directory Users and Computers, Sites and Services, DNS, Group Policy, TCP/IP networking and LDAP
- Must have experience with Multi Factor Authentication methodology
- Must have experience building, configuring and deploying servers/systems in a virtualized environment
- Must be able to interface with software engineers, system engineers, and subject matter experts to solve complex integration and technical problems
- Must have a current DoD approved 8570 Level II certification such as Security+ CE
- Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Desired Requirements:- Have a strong understanding of troubleshooting approaches and root cause analysis
- Have experience with security patching and software management using WSUS
- Have experience with NetApp NAS storage
- Have a working knowledge of PowerShell scripting
- Have a strong understanding of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
- Have knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems and MDIOC operations
- Have a degree in an IT or Engineering related discipline
We offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow
- And more
