Windows System Administrator - Top Secret clearance

RTX•Independence, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment. The role works as part of a team in a fast-paced technical environment and uses troubleshooting techniques to resolve moderate-to-high-scope technical problems, including hardware and operating-system integration. Responsibilities include managing Windows enterprise environments, maintaining compliance, monitoring security systems, responding proactively to threats, and supporting server infrastructure and end-user software needs. The position works with cybersecurity professionals and maintains IT documentation and technical artifacts. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position in Plano, Texas. Systems operate 24x7, and work beyond standard hours may occasionally be required. Travel to other domestic U.S. locations may be required, up to 10%. An active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret clearance is required before starting, and U.S. citizenship is required. The stated salary range is $95,500–$181,700. Eligible hires may receive benefits, with specific benefits dependent on the business unit and any applicable collective-bargaining agreement. Applicants may also be eligible for annual short- and/or long-term incentive compensation, which is not guaranteed.

Requirements

Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
An active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to the start date.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Experience with Windows operating systems and Windows Server administration.
Experience administering one or more of the following: Active Directory, Exchange, WSUS, server virtualization (Hyper-V or VMware), Group Policy, or backup and recovery.
Must be able to obtain DoDD 8140 / 8570 certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent) within 6 months of the start date.

Nice To Haves

DoDD 8140 / 8570 certification (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent) and an operating-system certification.
Experience with Ivanti, Symantec, Splunk, Tenable, and Nessus products.
Experience with NISPOM, DFARS, JSIG, RMF, handling classified information, and working with compliance teams.
Experience managing core network and infrastructure components such as domain controllers, global catalogs, DNS, and DHCP.
Experience with Microsoft WSUS, SMECP, and/or Exchange.
Experience in patch management, vulnerability remediation, operating-system upgrades, computer security, system monitoring, and logging.
Experience using VMware vCenter, vSphere, ESXi, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and Microsoft Hypervisor.
Experience with automation and task orchestration through scripting and off-the-shelf tools.
Experience with containerization technologies such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, Tanzu, and Rancher.

Responsibilities

Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment.
Work as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems of moderate-to-high scope and complexity, including hardware and operating-system integration.
Manage Windows enterprise environments, including system management, performance monitoring, process automation, security hardening, and technical troubleshooting.
Maintain compliance standards, monitor security systems, and proactively respond to threats using enterprise security tools such as Ivanti, Splunk, Tenable, and SEP.
Support Windows Server fundamentals, including DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and server replication methods.
Use hardware RAID, hardware and software encryption, and server management tools.
Install and configure software applications requested by end users.
Work with cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.
Create, update, and maintain IT documents and technical artifacts.
Support systems that operate 24x7; occasionally work beyond standard work hours.
Travel to other domestic U.S. locations as business needs dictate, up to 10%.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program conditions