Windows Systems Administrator *Clearance, Security + Required* - TEKsystems

Description:

• Conduct administration of Microsoft Windows workstations and servers to include configuration management, security updates, patching, software upgrades and mitigation of vulnerabilities

• Effective and timely communication with users both in and outside 26NOS is required, including analyzing issues, understanding needs and operational strategies to solve requests

• Assist in tier one or tier two capacity deploying and supporting software applications, imaging desktops/laptops, web access, and physical or virtual servers in an enterprise environment

• Establishing equipment requirements, tracking hardware and software, and staying current with platform, application, & industry developments for Windows systems

• Monitor, identify, investigate, troubleshoot & scope network, hardware, software or security issues to supply recommendations for improvement or resolve problems based on documented solutions

• Provide a periodic report of system status to include uptime, incident and problems, open issues

• Able to audit, remediate, maintain, collect and document security artifacts related to DISA Security Requirements or Technical Implementation Guide (SRG/STIG) checklist documentation on supported systems utilizing technical procedures, best practices, or vendor hardening guidance

• Ability or experience in evaluating scan report data from ACAS Tenable.SC or Tenable Nessus Scanners; participate in the review and response phases of the Vulnerability Management (VM) life cycle

• Aptitude to support provisional installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of server systems hardware (Dell PowerEdge, HPe ProLiant, etc.), and utilize related infrastructure devices such as KVMs, out-of-band management (OOBM) tools like integrated lights-out (ILO), iLO Amplifier, integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) or Open Managed Enterprise (OME) appliances

• Utilize and/or implement technical solutions based on defined mission scope and using approved software tools such as PuTTY, SecureCRT, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), NotePad++, etc.

• Aptitude to test/interact with new software technologies in environment with 3rd party monitoring tools to track overall health and availability of apps: Splunk Enterprise, SolarWinds Orion platform, Trellix/McAfee Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) for host IDS/IPS/anti-virus, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), WSUS, ForeScout, NAGIOS, Veritas NetBackup, etc.

• Collaborating with team members on future direction and opportunities for new technology usage

• Ensures networks receive periodic updates from AFCYBER-released software patches, updates, and upgrades via Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO), Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNO), Maintenance Tasking Order (MTO) and Notices to Airman (NOTAMs)

• Assist AF Cyber personnel with Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) programs, cybersecurity toolsets, and Operation Order (OPORD)/Fragmentary Order (FRAGO) support

Skills:

Windows, System administrator, backup

Top Skills Details:

Windows,System administrator,backup

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Technical degree, Associates or, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems, Engineering/Math or 2-4 years’ relevant experience in Information Technology preferably within system administration is acceptable

• Required Certification: CompTIA Security+ ce (continuing education) or (ISC)² CISSP

• Minimum one or more of the following technical certifications:

– Microsoft based certification (current): Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals; Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals; Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate; Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate; Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate; Microsoft 365 Certified: Teamwork Administrator Associate; Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate; Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

– Microsoft based certification (will be considered): Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) or Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)

• ITILv3 or ITILv4 certification a plus (not required)

Secret clearance

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

Additional Benefit Information:

o Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: 

 Medical, dental & vision 

 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 

 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available 

 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) 

 Short and long-term disability 

 Health Spending Account (HSA) 

 Transportation benefits 

 Employee Assistance Program 

 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) 

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.