Senior System Administrator - DAn Solutions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Engineering, documenting, delivering and maintaining the platforms listed above in accordance with customer specifications and security guidelines
• Diagnosing and resolving the toughest performance, security, and/or technical challenges related to the platforms listed above
• Writing SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) to accomplish repetitive tasks.
• Participating in processes throughout all phases of ITIL Service Lifecycle, including submitting Change Requests
• Performing requirements analysis, requirements gathering, and integration for all platforms listed above.
• Providing direction and guidance to less experienced systems engineers.
• Responsibility for investigating and resolving operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel.
• Providing IT Systems Engineering support on a wide range of technologies, including: VMware vCenter, Horizon View, Site Recovery Manager, HPAC Secure Printing, HP Blade Servers, HP SANs, Certificate Services, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, Group Policies and Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.
• Other tasks to include requirements specification, performance modeling, end-to-end functional analysis, cost estimation, and joint application design.
• Working on project teams responsible for engineering and packaging releases to integrate within the customer's production IT environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications: 

• Requires Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of related experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Systems, HP SANs, VMware products.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification required (Security+ CE and Computing Environment certification)
• One of the following certifications is required within six months of hire:  MCSE - Microsoft Certified System Engineer, MCSE - Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, MCSA - Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate, MCITP - Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional, VMware VCP - VMware Certified Professional
• Travel up to 10%
• ITIL Foundations or later certification highly desired
• Willingness to work after normal duty hours (nights and weekends) as needed

Security Clearance Requirements: 

• US Citizenship required and active TS clearance adjudicated within the last 6 years 
• Candidate must be willing to submit to a random CI polygraph

Physical Requirements: 

• This is a sedentary position.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc. 
• The person in this position must be able to lift at least 40 lbs. 
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.