Windows Systems Administrator

Entarian • San Diego, CA

1d • $55,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Entarian is looking for a Window Systems Administrator. The selected candidate will accomplish the following: Load, configure, maintain, manage, and administer both native and cloud hosted Windows & Linux workstations, servers, and virtual machine operating systems per US DOD cybersecurity policies and procedures. Install, configure, and manage the project-specific mission applications within the various development, staging, and production hosting environments. Install upgrades/updates for all 3rd party applications and services in keeping with a robust maintenance and sustainment plan. Function as a key member of our Integrated Product Teams, working together with software and systems engineers to troubleshoot, diagnose, and address client, server, application, and network issues as they arise. Perform data collection and analysis, helping to create/maintain key performance artifacts and statistics.

Requirements

• DOD IAT II certified (CompTIA Security+, plus a Windows Server or Linux certification, or equiv.)
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related engineering or science discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Windows/Linux systems administrator, maintaining/updating/patching workstations & server infrastructures.
• Experience installing and maintaining hosted application software and services, such as web/application servers, databases, and 3rd party commercial software applications.
• Experience with Active Directory & Domain Controllers, managing user accounts groups, roles and permissions.
• Working knowledge of Windows PowerShell and Linux shell command line interfaces.
• Working knowledge of virtualization and container technology.
• U.S. Citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Docker containers in a Kubernetes environment, such as RedHat OpenShift.
• Experience applying DOD cybersecurity lockdowns (DISA STIGs) to Windows server operating systems.
• Working knowledge of database structures and SQL queries.
• Experience managing systems in a Cloud (AWS or Azure) environment.
• Working knowledge of networking, storage, and backup technologies.
• DevSecOps experience (Git, JIRA, Jenkins, Confluence, etc.), with a focus on cybersecurity (HBSS, WSUS, ACAS scans, ACAS Console GUI, DISA STIGs, etc.).
• Experience working with a team to obtain DOD cyber certifications such as Interim Authority to Test (IATT) or Authority to Operate (ATO).

Responsibilities

• Load, configure, maintain, manage, and administer both native and cloud hosted Windows & Linux workstations, servers, and virtual machine operating systems per US DOD cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Install, configure, and manage the project-specific mission applications within the various development, staging, and production hosting environments.
• Install upgrades/updates for all 3rd party applications and services in keeping with a robust maintenance and sustainment plan.
• Function as a key member of our Integrated Product Teams, working together with software and systems engineers to troubleshoot, diagnose, and address client, server, application, and network issues as they arise.
• Perform data collection and analysis, helping to create/maintain key performance artifacts and statistics.

What This Job Offers

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