Senior Windows Administrator - ValidaTek, Inc.

Company Overview:At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our success starts and ends with our people, so we built a company where great people can do great things, with the resources and autonomy to make decisions that transform organizations. We operate as one team of diverse people, united by a passion for continuous growth and optimization. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.comSummary:

ValidaTek is seeking a talented Senior Windows Administrator to support an enterprising program with our DISA customer. The ideal candidate will have experience managing administration of Windows based systems deployed within an Enterprise Certificate Authority (ECA) based security deployment. This includes deploying updates/configurations, supporting Windows 2012, 2016, 2019 systems, platform support, third party, custom application support, and utilizing endpoint monitoring tools.

Responsibilities:

• Experience supporting and maintaining Windows 2012, 2016, and 2019 Windows Server system to include administration, troubleshooting, and configurations.
• Experience supporting and maintaining certificates and certificate management within a Windows environment.
• Knowledge of Common Access Card (CAC)/ Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), CA familiarity with Tumbleweed, Axway and comparable technologies: Active Directory, Active Client, Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP), and Certificate Authority (CA).
• Exposure with VMware (i.e. utilizing vCenter to access VMs)
• Provide reporting and briefing to customer leadership of eff orts and make recommendations of direction, methods, and strategy across the program.
• Identify, communicate, and make recommendations to leadership on recommendation direction, methods, and suggested direction on administering Windows systems.

Qualifications:

• Active DOD Top Secret clearance.
• Possess DoD 8570.01-M/DoD 8140 Certification IAW established mandate prior to start of work - IAT Level II required (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP); IAT Level III is desirable (CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH). 
• Bachelors Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience (Masters Degree with 7 years or PhD with 4 years of experience) or 10-years of experience in lieu of degree
• Relevant Computing Environment Certificate
• Skills administering and maintaining Windows based systems locally and distributed across remote sites for redundancy.
• Knowledge and exposure to network protocols and Windows based networking environment.
• Experience with and solid working knowledge of an enterprise ticketing system (REMEDY).
• Demonstrated ability for oral and written communication with the highest levels of management.
• Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and service management concepts and techniques

Posted Min Pay Rate:USD $95,577.60/Yr.Posted Max Pay Rate:USD $159,296.00/Yr.Salary Disclosure:Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications. The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required. EEO Statement:ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States.Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.