System Adminstrator

MDC Global Solutions LLC • Kittery, ME

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) has approximately 150 Microsoft Windows servers requiring daily maintenance and Operating System (OS) and application patching to resolve security vulnerabilities and bugs. The servers need to be upgraded and maintained using the latest high availability solutions and best practices while complying with DOD Cybersecurity standards. Majority of the servers are virtual servers residing on VMWare. The OS versions include Microsoft Server 2008, 2012 and 2016. The servers are on the SECNET network, which is at the Confidential Restricted Data level.

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016 or 2019.
• High School Diploma or GED
• One of the following Cybersecurity Credentials: CompTIA Security + CE certification, ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), GIAC Security Essential (GSEC), ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or DON-approved college degree from an accredited university.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SPLUNK
• Experience with NTFS Permissions
• Experience with Active Directory Account Creation
• Experience with VMware
• Experience with SCCM

Responsibilities

• Perform Microsoft Windows Server maintenance, patching and upgrades at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard following local procedures and best practices.
• Fully test builds, patches and upgrades for all assigned Microsoft Windows servers before deployment to a production environment.
• Request configuration management board approval before any changes are applied.
• Follow shipyard processes for scheduling patching of systems using the approved software packages (i.e. SCCM, IVANTI, WSUS, BigFix etc.).
• Write, update and/or modify Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) as needed pertaining to administration, patching and upgrades.
• Monitor assigned assets for current vulnerabilities using provided vulnerability management system.
• Execute file permission requests, to include applying appropriate permissions on network shares, drives and systems.
• Create user active directory accounts following the locally defined account creation process.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
• Affirmative action and equal opportunity employer
• Reasonable accommodation for job application or interview process
• Compliance with President Biden’s Executive Order 14042 and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force COVID-19 Workplace Safety: Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED