Position Title: Senior Windows System Administrator (Rapid Response)

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Senior Windows System Administrator (Rapid Response) supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

• Build, configure, deploy, administer, maintain and troubleshoot virtual and physical servers/systems.

• Evaluate and assess developer-provided documentation and media to installation deadlines with provided resources

• Make recommendations to plan, develop and execute work plans that achieve critical-path requirements

• Manage, perform and ensure team members are performing system changes in accordance with developer documentation, configuration management and documentation practices

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems

• Install, configure, and manage of 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.

• Perform necessary physical inspections and research using system/event logs, appropriate tools/software, etc... to identify problems, trends and aid in troubleshooting actions.

• Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problems and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty systems

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 12, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience

o May be reduced with the completion of advanced degree

• Must have 8, or more, years of directly relatable experience in installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Windows operating systems and applications such as Windows Server 2012 - 2016 and Windows 10.

• Must have 2, or more, years of management or leadership role experience

• Must have strong knowledge of Active Directory Users and Computers, Sites and Services, DNS, Group Policy, TCP/IP networking and LDAP.

• Must have experience building, configuring and deploying servers/systems in a virtualized environment

• Must be able to interface with software engineers, systems engineers, developers, and subject matter experts to solve complex integration and technical problems

• Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization with internal and external customers, in written and oral format

• Knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems and MDIOC operations

• Must have a current DoD approved 8570 Level II certification such as Security+ CE.

• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Desired Requirements:

• Strong understanding of troubleshooting approaches and root cause analysis

• Have experience with Multi Factor Authentication methodology

• Experience with patch and software management using HCL BigFix

• Experience with HP hardware

• Experience with NetApp NAS storage

• Experience building, configuring and deploying servers using VSphere 7.0+

• Working knowledge of light PowerShell scripting

• Ability, knowledge, and experience in Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

• Degree in an IT or Engineering related discipline

This position is expected to pay $130,000 - $140,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.