Junior Systems Administrator - Secret or TS Clearance

Description

The Junior Systems Administrator supports day to day operations and maintenance of Windows server and workstation systems for the DISA Joint Service Provider Platform Services environment. The position installs and configures Windows operating systems, supports network protocols, IP addressing and virtual computing, assists with the administration of networking equipment, and works with the team to analyze and resolve user problems and perform preventive maintenance in a 24X7 operational environment.

Responsibilities

• - Perform day-to-day operations and maintenance, including review of audit logs, creation of data file backups, and maintenance of the network equipment inventory.

• - Apply server and workstation security and maintenance updates; maintain virus definitions, patch versions and DoD STIG compliance levels on all network servers, workstations and laptops.

• - Maintain system configuration documentation and system process and procedure documentation.

• - Provide technical support and implementation for PBM network workstations and virtual terminals.

• - Work with other team members to analyze and resolve user problems and perform preventive maintenance.

• - Provide installation support for network systems applications.

• - Monitor and maintain WhatsUp Gold network monitoring software.

• - Create and maintain workstation and laptop images in SCCM.

• - Manage Active Directory, DHCP and DNS.

• - Support DoD Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF) activities as needed.

• - Follow the assigned shift schedule and shift turnover procedures.

Required qualifications

• - Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance.

• - DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or higher), current and verified before submission.

• - BS in Information Technology or an engineering field.

• - Minimum 3 years of experience installing, configuring and supporting Windows operating systems on servers and workstations.

• - Working knowledge of network protocols, IP addressing and virtual computing concepts.

• - Hands on experience with Active Directory, DHCP and DNS administration.

• - Experience applying patches and maintaining DoD STIG compliance.

• - Able to work the assigned shift, including nights or weekends if the vacancy is on a non day shift.

Preferred qualifications

• - Experience in a DoD or DISA operations environment.

• - Experience with SCCM imaging and WhatsUp Gold or comparable monitoring tools.

• - Experience with VMware or other virtualization platforms.

• - Experience with an enterprise ITSM ticketing system such as Remedy.