Senior-Level System Administrator - WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc

SUMMARY:  WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc. is a defense contractor dedicated to providing outstanding program management, engineering, logistics, and operations support to Department of Defense customers. The Senior-Level System Administrator will be responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems; especially multi-user computers, such as servers. The Senior-Level System Administrator ensure that the uptime, performance, resources, and security of the computers they manage meet the needs of the users. And may be required to install or upgrade computer components and software; provide routine automation; maintain security policies; troubleshoot; train or supervise staff; or offer technical support for projects; while reporting directly to the WinTec Program Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain Responsibility for Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks(WAN) policies.
• Design and Monitor new complex systems.
• Configure and install systems hardware or software and maintain server and domain security requirements.
• Solve complex networking and administration issues and use critical thinking to support network functionality alongside Network Administrators.
• Plan and schedule the installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems and applications software.
• Manage accounts, network rights, access to systems and equipment and implement security procedures and tools.
• Resolve hardware and software interface and interoperability problems.
• Ensures systems availability, functionality, integrity and efficiency.
• Maintain systems configuration and manage the installation and integration of system fixes, upgrades and enhancements.
• Perform feasibility studies on complex information systems and conduct in-depth analysis complicated by novel problems.
• Participate in Management meetings, discussions, committees and special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or Information Technology with 6+ years Air Force/DOD experience -OR- 10+ years’ of related IT experience within the DOD/USAF may substitute for a degree.
• 5+ years’ experience working as a System Administrator.
• 4+ years’ experience working with VMware utilization technologies.
• 2+ years’ experience working with Microsoft System Administration including lodging scripting ,Group Policy objects (GPO's) and Windows servers roles including DHCP, DNS and active directory.
• 2+ years’ experience with SAN storage.
• 2+ years of Air Force and ACC experience.
• Possess the following certifications:
• Information Assurance DOD 85701-M Certification.
• VMWare Certified Professional Certification.
• Security + certification.
• Knowledge of the following:
  • Linux system administration including lodging.
  • Microsoft Server 2012 System Administration and Troubleshooting.
• Essentials for IT security and security administration.
• Desired Certifications:
  • VMWare Certified Professional Certification
  • MCSA Certification.
  • VCAP Certification.
  • CCIE Certification
  • CCNP Certification

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with CISCO Identity Services Engine.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and Networking.
• Experience with clustering.
• Experience with Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
• Knowledge of complex configuration management techniques and requirements appropriate to manage base level network systems.
• Military background or familiarity with military command and control structures.
• Possess a working knowledge of the organizational interface of military, federal, state, and local agencies. 
• Demonstrate time management, problem-solving skills, self-motivation, eagerness to learn, and attention to detail.
• Ability to efficiently react to shifting program requirements and work in a team environment.
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:  Active DOD Top Secret with SCI Clearance and CURRENT C/I Polygraph. 

LOCATION: Fort Meade, MD

* MUST FILL OUT THE ENTIRE QUESTIONNAIRE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION *