System Administrator (Secret Clearance), Silver Spring, MD

System Administrator (Secret Clearance), Silver Spring, MD

• Full-time
• On-site in Silver Spring, MD
• Due to our government client requirements, we can only consider US Citizens with an ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE
  
• Target Salary:  Up to $112K (DOE)

Description

Seeking a Systems Administrator to support a dynamic federal government project. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing a high level of technical support and vision for implementing and managing hardware, software and network

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and troubleshoot various desktop/server software applications and hardware solutions
• Build standard Windows desktop which includes, but not limited to Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and client specific applications
• Windows server administration and Active Directory configuration.
• Support servers including security configurations, patching, security vulnerability remediation and troubleshooting.
• Helps develop and refine procedures for identifying and mitigating common system issues
• Identify weak points or gaps in the systems architecture and provide recommendations for improving operations and the end user experience
• Uses tools like Ansible, Puppet, etc. to implement automation of sysadmin tasks
• Manages backups, off-site archives, and disaster recovery system readiness
• Assist with a wide array of network and application issues, from printing, scanning, peripherals
• Provide both on-site and remote support.
• Assist with network implementations and projects
• Analyze organizations needs, conduct technical research, and implement appropriate solutions to meet needs and comply with department standards.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Windows Server Administration (2012 or higher)
• 1+ years of experience in IT Support (Tier I, II or III)
• Experience with Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVMs), Active Directory (AD), Basic networking configuration and troubleshooting, Virtual Tele-Conference (VTC) systems, PC and Server hardware replacement, Linux server administration, Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) systems and have experience working in the DoD NIPRNET environment
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere. Familiarity with Tanzu administration, including deploying and managing Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) clusters.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
• Experience collecting and evaluating OS performance data and identifying hardware failures, Internet protocols, OS security controls, and OS network configuration
• Experience with Microsoft Exchange and Office 365, and Microsoft Server File/Print Server, Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM), Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM), and/or Microsoft Distributed File System (DFS)
• Experience with network monitoring and configuration capture tools
• Experience administering centralized authentication services like AD or LDAP
• Experience with IP network operations to include network switching/routing, firewalls, and configuring subnets
• Experience with ticketing systems, issue tracking, and collaboration tools
• Cloud (AWS or Azure), Risk Management Framework (RMF) and SQL Server (2019) experience are desired but not required
• Government Secret Security Clearance.

NO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS PLEASE! CANDIDATES MUST BE SELF-REPRESENTED.

Please Note:

• Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
• No calls, inquiries, or Third-Party Vendors please.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. (The ACI Group is unable to sponsor H1B Visas).
• $1000 Referral Bonus - www.aci.com.

Since 1988, The ACI Group, a Baltimore-based staffing firm, has been committed to hiring the industry's leading professionals, and presenting exciting career opportunities. We have access to varied types of contract, permanent and contract-to-perm positions and offer a choice of employment options including a full benefits package.