Sr. System Administrator

Modern Technology Solutions Inc • Arlington, VA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

As the System Administrator you will be responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of system and networking technologies. This position will be located in the Washington, DC area. Other Duties Include; Performing systems administrator functions on Windows servers and workstations. Configuring and maintaining routers, switches and other networking equipment. Servicing more than 400 local and remote network users of multi-level classified systems. Working with an IT and IA team to establish overall priorities and respond to the daily and unique requests from team members, users and program support personnel. Maintaining a professional and courteous relationship with all team members is absolutely critical as is an earnest desire to find and detect problems and then work with the IT and IA team to develop and implement a solution.

Requirements

• 10 years experience working experience with DoD networks.
• 5 years of relevant experience working in a Special Access Program environment
• Must have a strong working knowledge of: Windows 10/11 desktop operating systems Windows and Exchange Server (2016/2019) in both physical and virtualized environments
• Must have a DoD IAT Level II – DoD 8140 (Formally 8570) certifications (i.e., Security+)
• Must have experience with configuring Windows Active Directory and Group Policies
• Have a robust familiarization with the DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG) that deal with maintaining the network security posture and be able to communicate to leadership with recommendations/guidance to growing and improving the network design.
• Experience with planning, implementing, administering, and securing network infrastructure including network security appliances, routers, managed switches, servers, workstations, peripherals, cabling, and other equipment
• Experience with TCP/IP protocols and advanced IT networking concepts required.
• Working knowledge of several of the following technologies: Microsoft Windows, Linux, Cisco IOS, VMware, MECM (SCCM), DNS, Disk SAN, security assessment tools and network hardware and media (blade-servers, fiber channel, and network cabling)
• Experience implementing, upgrading, and administering Windows servers, including SQL Server
• Good communications and people skills, both oral and written, is an absolute must.
• Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with individuals of different experience levels and backgrounds including government and external industry personnel
• Must have a current TS/SCI clearance and be eligible for special program access

Responsibilities

• Performing systems administrator functions on Windows servers and workstations.
• Configuring and maintaining routers, switches and other networking equipment.
• Servicing more than 400 local and remote network users of multi-level classified systems.
• Working with an IT and IA team to establish overall priorities and respond to the daily and unique requests from team members, users and program support personnel.
• Maintaining a professional and courteous relationship with all team members is absolutely critical as is an earnest desire to find and detect problems and then work with the IT and IA team to develop and implement a solution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level