Senior Windows System Administrator (2068)

NiZA Business Solutions is seeking a Senior Windows System Administrator (2068) with the following credentials. This is a full-time, on-site at the client’s facility (Ballston) role supporting a large Government client initiative.

Security Requirements:

Must have an active Secret Security Clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility. Must be able to obtain DHS program suitability prior to starting employment.

NOTE: Candidates who do not meet the minimum security clearance requirements WILL NOT be considered.

Responsibilities include:
The Windows Systems Administrator maintains a virtual system environment. Duties may include User Admin, Sys Admin, Documentation and cradle to grave SDLC support. Interacts with developers and infrastructure support team to provide vendor application support. Supports and develops SOPs that provide policies and standards for sustainment of customer systems and resources. Participate in 24x7 schedules with fixed shift and possible weekend support. Operate and maintain all Production, Pre-Production, and Development systems in a Windows environment. Perform System Administration to included AD, GPO policies, Patching, application support, and activities to include account management, monitoring and management of system resources (CPU, memory, disk, etc), monitoring and auditing system logs. Implement and monitor the Enterprise Windows Servers testing and installation of patches, updates, additional tools and future versions of all software on a regular basis. Meet compliance for Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVMs) and Intelligence Community Vulnerability Alert (ICVAs) and provide support for DoD STIGS. Perform Systems Lifecycle management including planning, implementation, maintenance, upgrades, consolidation, and decommissioning of enterprise hardware, and software. Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the system is compatible with defined architecture and meets customer needs.

Required Skills:

· Microsoft Windows server and client administration (Windows 2012 or Windows 2016)

· Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy

· Knowledgeable and experience in application of STIGs to secure Windows services and applications

· Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

· Backups/Restore, ePO McAfee, VMware 6.0 or higher

· Participate in 24x7 schedules with fixed shift and possible weekend support

Desired Certification(s):

Applicable Microsoft certifications (Examples: MCSE, MCSA), Security+ CE

Desired Skills:

· Familiarity SQL Server 2012/2014/2016

· Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 or 2016

· Altiris

· SharePoint Server

· Double-Take Back up Software

· Advanced experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2016

· Venafi Certificate Management Systems

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years relevant experience. Professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Experience:

• relevant: 6 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Contract Length:

• More than 1 year

Work Location:

• One location
• Multiple locations

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail