Junior Systems Administrator - Secret or TS Clearance

S2i2 Inc•Arlington, VA

10d•$50,000 - $53,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 role installs and configures Windows operating systems; supports network protocols, IP addressing, and virtual computing; assists with networking equipment administration; and works with the team to analyze and resolve user problems and perform preventive maintenance in a 24x7 operational environment. The position is on-site at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and requires an active Secret or Top-Secret clearance. The salary range is $50,000–$53,000.

Requirements

Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance.
Current and verified DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or higher) before submission.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or an engineering field.
At least 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 administering Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS.
Experience applying patches and maintaining DoD STIG compliance.
Ability to work the assigned shift, including nights or weekends if the vacancy is on a non-day shift.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day operations and maintenance, including reviewing audit logs, creating data file backups, and maintaining the network equipment inventory.
Apply server and workstation security and maintenance updates; maintain virus definitions, patch versions, and DoD STIG compliance levels on 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 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.