216592 - Staff Systems Administrator 3

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Staff Systems Administrator 3 for a contract opportunity in one of the following locations: Huntsville, AL or Roy, UT.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience; OR PhD with 8+ years of relevant experience; 16+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Expertise in Windows, VMWare, Horizon VDI, Enterprise Implementation, Migration, and Maintenance.
• Expert in PKI (Certificate Authority) design and implementation
• Expert in infrastructure architecture and design
• Expertise in Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance and IA accreditation. Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, (STIG), JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
• Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification. Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA security, GSEC, SSCP, or higher-level security certification; certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Network design and implementation experience with Cisco and HP switching and firewalls.
• Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) design and implementation experience
• Experience with cryptological devices (KG-175, KIV-7, KGR-42) technologies.
• The ability to be granted special program access (SAP/SAR) within 1 year of hire date.
• Must be eligible to obtain a TS Clearance within a reasonable timeframe following hire.
• Windows Domain architecture experience.
• Experiences in scripting and Automation (Ansible)
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Work after hours and weekends as needed.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform as Staff Systems Administrator for a medium-to-large-sized government contract.
• Lead Team as a Subject Matter Expert in the areas of: Windows, VMWare, Horizon VDI, Enterprise Implementation, Migration, and Maintenance.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and oral format.
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.
• Support multiple networks; ensure necessary administration tasks are completed.
• Work closely with System Engineering and other team members to develop recommended system improvements, upgrades, and solutions.
• Develop and recommend and implement system enhancements to improve performance and reliability of systems, including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Administer backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.
• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.
• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with team members, suppliers, customers, and vendors.
• Lead Team with your expertise in Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance and IA accreditation.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all networked and standalone computers in a classified environment as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Develop security documentation for input to Computer Security.
• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
• Provide end of day and end of week task status to management.
• Obtain and analyze internal and external customer requirements, recommend equipment and software as needed, and oversee system implementation and accreditation.
• Navigate complex system configurations and implement enhancements that will improve the performance, reliability, and security of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and direct others as necessary.
• Analyze internal or external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis
• Make recommendations on how to purchase hardware, software, and system components.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Current active TS security clearance at time of application.
• VSAN design and implementation experience
• Knowledge in Linux/Unix administration

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

High School diploma is required. School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:

5/40 work week. 1st shift.

MISCELLANEOUS:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.