System Administrator

Springfield, VA

DoD Top Secret Required
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform system administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts, setting up administrator accounts, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space
Perform desktop software and hardware installation
Provide advice and training to end-users
Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
Conduct STIG reviews utilizing SCC tool and manual checks to ensure DoD security is being met
Work with security team to address vulnerabilities
Conduct patch management and tracking
Possess knowledge of Windows Server 2012 and higher/ Windows 10 Operating System security requirements
May serve as a technical team or task leader in special projects as required
Interact with users and evaluate vendor products
Make recommendations to purchase hardware and software; coordinate installation
Conduct backups and provide recovery
Assist in all phases of the security authorization process for assigned information systems
Perform antivirus updates and weekly virus scans
Advise the ISSO/ISSM on information systems security
Perform self-inspections, provide security coordination, and review all system test plans
Assess the impacts on system modifications and technological advances
Review systems to identify potential security weaknesses, recommend improvements to amend vulnerabilities, implement changes, and document upgrades

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
Current Security + Certification or obtain within 90 days of hire
A minimum of five (5) years related experience
Experience administering Active Directory Domain as well as setting up and imaging desktops
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with focus on the client
Team player, must be able to work professionally and collaboratively with the government customer and other contract members of the project team
Ability and willingness to multi-task and work in an often fast-paced environment with deadlines
Manages time effectively with minimal supervision