Windows Systems Administrator - VAE INC

We are currently seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to join the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) effort. This program is establishing a modern secure web service (SWS) operation as part of a state-of-the-art, highly automated platform capable of supporting a rapidly expanding customer population. Apply today to become part of the VAE team that is assisting CESO as they migrate to a high security cloud environment by providing network and communication services, monitoring services, and system administration.

This position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site. Our Windows Systems Administrators work two rotating shifts - 0600-1400 (6am-2pm) and 1200-2000 (12pm-8pm). We will consider requests for fixed shifts but cannot guarantee availability.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and implement detailed documentation for standard systems operating procedures to be used across the enterprise.

• Develop, implement, and monitor policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.

• Analyze available hardware and software from outside vendors and make recommendation for purchase and installation of cost-effective solutions.

• Review work performed by lower-level technical staff.

• Work both independently as well as in coordination with network administrators to maintain the smooth operation of a multi-user computer system.

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of overall related experience with a Windows servers environment (e.g. 2008r2 and 2012r2). Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.

• An active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experienced with DISA and DISA’s support to mission partners

• TS/SCI w/CI Poly Preferred

• Integration of Network Management (NM) and Element Management (EM) 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

• Linux OS experience.

• Solaris OS experience.

• Experience working with virtual environments.

• Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at least IAT level II, e.g Security+ce.

• Candidate may be asked to obtain CI Poly in future

• Experience with configuration, troubleshooting and maintaining VMware environments.

• Experience with Remote Desktop Services

• Experience with PowerShell scripting and experience in other languages like Python.

• Experience with application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.

• Experience with Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)

• Experience with Group Policy Management (GPO) and applying Local Security Policies

• Experience with Windows Task Scheduler

• Experience Managing Active Directory

• Experience with System (hardware) and application (software) installation and configuration.

• Application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.