Sr Windows Systems Administrator

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Job Description:

Job Summary:
Leidos is seeking a Sr. Windows Systems Administrator in support of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) located at Scott AFB, IL. DISA acts as the provider of GIG/Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to its customers, the department of Defense (DoD), and national security organizations. The candidate will maintain the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems running Windows Server OS but also includes Linux servers on a global network management system.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Use advanced knowledge of VMware Horizon View, vSphere, VDI to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems
- Be able to work in a rapid paced environment and must be able to work independently.
- Lead the onboarding and standup of new enclaves and compute environments.
- The candidate works independently to maintain the smooth operation of a multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators.
- Duties include setting up administrator and service accounts, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocate mass storage space.
- Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
- Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
- Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
- Creates, maintains, and implements detailed documentation and maintains standard operating procedures.
- Application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.
- Provides coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level technical staff.
- Provides support on a M-F business hours schedule, also responsible for on-call, extended hour, and weekend support as required by mission or emergencies.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of overall related experience with a Windows/Linux server environment. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Extensive experience working with virtual environments using VMware
- Shell scripting (e.g. bash) and experience in other languages like Perl, Python, and Java.
- Application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.
- Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (such as FireEye and McAfee sensors and sandboxes)
- Security Incident Event Management (SIEM) including Splunk
- Currently possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret is required for this position.
- Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at least IAT level II, e.g. Security+ce.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- VMware Certified Professional– Desktop Management (VCP-DTM)
- Other VCP End-User Computing Track course/certifications
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- Integration of cyber security tools and systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems highly desired.
- Experience with support systems to include enclave Ethernet switches, storage area networks (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS).
- Candidates with a thorough knowledge of networking principles to included TCP/IP a plus.
- Experience with a ticketing system such as BMC Remedy.
- ITIL v3 Foundation certified
- Windows Server experience.

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