Systems Administrator - Secret Clearance

DirectViz Solutions, LLC•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations. At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs. DVS is actively seeking a Systems Administrator to support our team onsite in Huntsville, AL. This position requires an active Interim Secret clearance or the ability to obtain.

Requirements

Required certification: DoD 8571.01M approved Information Assurance-Technical (IAT) Level II (or an IAT Level III) certification such as CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP
Must have at least 5 years of experience in Windows Systems Administration
Active Interim Secret clearance or the ability to obtain.

Nice To Haves

Desired Certification: Azure, Linux, AWS
Windows Administration & MS Server Administration
Desired skills: Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, Linux (any)
Platform: Azure, AWS, GCP, Oracle
Server Applications: Microsoft server suite of applications
Software Applications: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Team Foundation Server

Responsibilities

Configure and deploy Windows based servers.
Analyze system logs and identify potential issues.
Apply operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes.
Install and configure new hardware and software.
Add, remove, or update user account information.
Reset passwords.
Document the configuration of the system.
Troubleshoot any reporting problems.
Ensure that the network infrastructure is up and running.
Configure, add, and delete file systems.
Ensure parity between dev, test and production environments.
Perform SCAP Scans and complete STIG Checklists in order to provide Information Assurance with necessary artifacts for RMF compliance.
Ensure Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) guidelines are met.
Act as a bridge between legacy Windows infrastructure and modern Linux workloads, ensuring seamless interoperability and uptime.
Actively participate in the migration, deployment, and monitoring of resources within Microsoft Azure under the mentorship of senior engineers.
Utilize command-line interfaces to automate repetitive daily tasks, monitor system health, and manage user accounts.
Champion the adoption of Linux-based open-source tools to improve system performance, logging, and monitoring efficiency.
Provide Tier 1/2 troubleshooting support, utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve issues efficiently under pressure.