Junior Microsoft SQL Server Engineer – Onsite - Active TS/SCI eligible

General Dynamics Information Technology•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Junior System Administrator to support secured communications for FEMA’s Office of National Continuity Programs in Bluemont, VA. The role will be responsible for a wide variety of continuity communications roles. Responsibilities may include the following: Manage the configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and deployment of Cisco networking equipment Maintain Cisco enterprise and distribution switches, performing routine tasks such as VLAN assignments, port provisioning, and firmware updates, while assisting in the deployment of virtual switches Plan, implement, and manage Windows Server 2019 infrastructure, including operating system configuration, network interface card configuration, and local policy implementation, while ensuring all platforms meet the latest security and version standards Perform Active Directory Domain Services tasks, to include user/group management, OU management, DNS record updates, GPO management Maintain VMware environment, including VMware ESXi hosts to perform VM deployments, snapshots, and performance monitoring, while ensuring current patching across virtual and physical platforms Configure and monitor security management servers and perimeter sensors to ensure endpoint protection and network threat detection are active and up to date Configure and update network policy servers and services Utilize SolarWinds and Splunk to monitor network and server health to proactively identify performance degradation Maintain technical documentation for system configurations to support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance and ongoing Authorization to Operate (ATO) accreditation efforts Manage inventory control documents and life cycle maintenance schedules associated with operational equipment Provide feedback and guidance in developing solutions to unique mission requirements involving replacement, upgrades, and augmentations to existing communications capabilities Document and maintain standard operating procedures, routine tasks, updates to systems information in manuals, diagrams, reports, and flow charts. Assist directly in logistics operations pertaining to acquisition, receipt, relocation, and deployment of equipment The ideal candidate will meet most of the following criteria: Strong understanding of IP routing and switching fundamentals, including VLANs (802.1Q), enterprise switching architecture, and basic WAN transport principles Working knowledge of Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2019, and Windows active directory Experience in administrating VMware ESXi hosts and managing virtual machine within VMware environment Understanding of core network protocols for troubleshooting and managing environments utilizing DNS, DHCP and ICMP, with a knowledge of secure transport (SSH, FTP), unified communications (SIP, SRTP) and routing (BGP, IGP) Experience using network monitoring tools, such as SolarWinds and/or Splunk Fundamental understanding of cyber security principles to include the operation of intrusion detection and intrusion prevention appliances Working knowledge of implementing security technical implementation guidance (STIG) and conducting security content automation protocol (SCAP) compliance audits Adept at utilizing Nessus or other vulnerability scanning tools for vulnerability discovery and analysis Strong in performing technical troubleshooting to resolve hardware and software issues, using a fundamental understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS/DHCP services, and VLAN configurations to support Basic understanding of voice over IP (VOIP) implementation to include how distributed voice services are managed by a communications management platform Knowledge of generally accepted standards pertaining to technical writing/documentation associated with operational requirements documents, standard operating procedures, and quick reference guides.

Requirements

Cisco LAN
Microsoft Server Administration
VMware vSphere
4 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required
Available for travel within the continental United States for periods of time up to two weeks in support of mission activities.
Possesses an active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance and possesses eligibility requirements to access sensitive compartmented information.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to articulate complex mission information to members of U.S. Government’s leadership.
Be capable of establishing and cultivating friendly relationships with partner agency personnel, third party equipment providers, and sibling programs internal to FEMA.
Must be self-sufficient and capable of maintaining required operational tempo when working autonomously or with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of IP routing and switching fundamentals, including VLANs (802.1Q), enterprise switching architecture, and basic WAN transport principles
Working knowledge of Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2019, and Windows active directory
Experience in administrating VMware ESXi hosts and managing virtual machine within VMware environment
Understanding of core network protocols for troubleshooting and managing environments utilizing DNS, DHCP and ICMP, with a knowledge of secure transport (SSH, FTP), unified communications (SIP, SRTP) and routing (BGP, IGP)
Experience using network monitoring tools, such as SolarWinds and/or Splunk
Fundamental understanding of cyber security principles to include the operation of intrusion detection and intrusion prevention appliances
Working knowledge of implementing security technical implementation guidance (STIG) and conducting security content automation protocol (SCAP) compliance audits
Adept at utilizing Nessus or other vulnerability scanning tools for vulnerability discovery and analysis
Strong in performing technical troubleshooting to resolve hardware and software issues, using a fundamental understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS/DHCP services, and VLAN configurations to support
Basic understanding of voice over IP (VOIP) implementation to include how distributed voice services are managed by a communications management platform
Knowledge of generally accepted standards pertaining to technical writing/documentation associated with operational requirements documents, standard operating procedures, and quick reference guides.

Responsibilities

Manage the configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and deployment of Cisco networking equipment
Maintain Cisco enterprise and distribution switches, performing routine tasks such as VLAN assignments, port provisioning, and firmware updates, while assisting in the deployment of virtual switches
Plan, implement, and manage Windows Server 2019 infrastructure, including operating system configuration, network interface card configuration, and local policy implementation, while ensuring all platforms meet the latest security and version standards
Perform Active Directory Domain Services tasks, to include user/group management, OU management, DNS record updates, GPO management
Maintain VMware environment, including VMware ESXi hosts to perform VM deployments, snapshots, and performance monitoring, while ensuring current patching across virtual and physical platforms
Configure and monitor security management servers and perimeter sensors to ensure endpoint protection and network threat detection are active and up to date
Configure and update network policy servers and services
Utilize SolarWinds and Splunk to monitor network and server health to proactively identify performance degradation
Maintain technical documentation for system configurations to support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance and ongoing Authorization to Operate (ATO) accreditation efforts
Manage inventory control documents and life cycle maintenance schedules associated with operational equipment
Provide feedback and guidance in developing solutions to unique mission requirements involving replacement, upgrades, and augmentations to existing communications capabilities
Document and maintain standard operating procedures, routine tasks, updates to systems information in manuals, diagrams, reports, and flow charts.
Assist directly in logistics operations pertaining to acquisition, receipt, relocation, and deployment of equipment

Benefits

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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