Windows System Administrator

Clearance Level

Top Secret/SCI

Category

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Location

San Antonio, Texas

(Onsite Workplace)

Key Skills For Success

Microsoft Exchange Server

Microsoft PowerShell

Systems Administrator

Windows System Administration

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REQ#: RQ212172

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense's mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Windows System Administrator

Responsible for supporting the acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of Microsoft products used by the supported organization. This also includes helping architect and analyze the integration of Windows Operating Systems and Office productivity and collaboration suites within the customer network models. Requires active participation in decisions about buying hardware or software to deploy, maintain, upgrade, and operate the organization's daily operating environment. Works on complex problems where analysis of situation requires in- depth evaluation and analysis of various factors involving the interoperability of Windows OS and productivity applications. Provides work leadership and training to lower-level administrators regarding supported products. Requires expert knowledge of how Microsoft software interacts within the customer LAN/WAN systems, networks, and other security applications. The administrator in this position will support activities within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities.

Performance shall include:

• Installing and maintaining Windows Server and desktop operating systems and related COTS products systems support
• Building and hardening Windows servers and establishing configuration baselines
• Implementing, maintaining and updating a Windows infrastructure including domain controllers
• Experience working in an organization with complex, intertwined systems and data flows
• Experience with domain account management, mainly via Active Directory and LDAP
• Ability to manage a large, complex server environment, including multiple versions of OS
• Experience with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) and Access Control Service (ACS)
• Experience with Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Outlook
• Monitoring system performance to support capacity planning
• Implementing and monitoring system backups and disaster recovery
• Supporting architecture design analysis for technology refresh
• Planning, implementing, evaluating and effectively communicating complex system problem identifying potential resolution courses of action
• Maintaining awareness of and participating in planning and executing upgrades and patches for operating systems and COTS cybersecurity software/tools
• Strong scripting experience, especially PowerShell, VB, etc., to develop, test, and deploy scripts used to automate routine and complex tasks
• Researching and resolving operating system problems efficiently and accurately while adhering to organizational standards and practices
• Troubleshooting operating system problems and collaborating with other teams (e.g., application development, network, etc.) to resolve issues across the organization
• Planning, testing, installing, integrating, and maintaining new and upgraded versions of operating systems. Managing operating system lifecycles
• Applying all appropriate security and firmware patches promptly and assisting in creating, maintaining, and adhering to the organization's patch management plans
• Maintaining and updating documentation on the operating system configuration and all other areas of responsibility.
• Provide user product support and troubleshooting (workstation, account, and system)
• Provide support for examination, testing, and deployment of operating systems, and software patches/updates
• Familiarity with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Experience:

• 5+ years working as a Windows system administrator.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology OR Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

• IAT Level II (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)

Clearance Required to Start:

• TS/SCI required
• Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Other Requirements:

• Understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware
• Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certifications.

Travel Requirements:

• 10-25% travel

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holiday

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

• may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

10-25%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $93,415 - $126,385. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

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About Our Work

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