Windows System Administrator

Dexian has an immediate opportunity available for a Windows System Administrator with enterprise level expertise for our premier aerospace customer. The ideal candidate is familiar with implementation and best practices for managing enterprise Windows systems in a classified environment, system security hardening and can implement system management methods to ensure the successful accreditation and sustainment of classified networks and systems.

The Windows Systems Administrator will:

Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity
Assist with the implementation of established security requirements
Implement safeguards to protect information against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure to meet emergency data processing needs
Monitor information security reports and implement established security measures
Assist with installation of patches, modifying security files, control files and data access and corrects errors
Follow established procedures in the management of user system access to meet security requirements
Assist with the implementation of hardware and software security measures for transmission and storage of information
Perform system monitoring using approved tools and processes to validate system health
Perform backup and restore procedures to ensure system and data availability
Participate in the design of the delivery system to meet customer requirements
Assist in the system integration, hardware and software installation, configuration and disposition of servers and workstations to support the architecture
Assist in the validation of end-to-end system functionality through unit and integration testing
Collect, maintain and report IT infrastructure information across distributed systems and multiple support groups
Update system baseline information that describes computing systems and networks including all hardware and software components
Assist in implementing system changes by using standardized methods and procedures for efficient and prompt handling of all changes to improve day-to-day operations
Perform problem resolution as appropriate by using applicable computing processes. Assists others in complex problem resolution for delivery systems
Document resolutions/analyses according to support procedures
Other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERT LEVEL SKILLS:

Six (6)+ years' experience Windows server administration in a classified enterprise environment
Makes use of and applies job practices, techniques, standards, principles, theories, and concepts
Networking, server sizing and server capacity planning, security hardening, and installation
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity concepts
Database, web server, enterprise backup software administration
Backup systems and capacity planning
Maintaining Active Directory
Administration and troubleshooting of Citrix Infrastructure
Hypervisors: VMware, Citrix
Networking: iSCSI, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, CIFS

DESIRED SKILLS:

Tools: McAfee ePO, NetBackup, Veeam, Sentinel, SCAP, LANDesk, SolarWinds, NetIQ Sentinel
Monitoring: Nagios, Splunk, SolarWinds, NESSUS
OS: Windows Server 2012, 2016
Patch Management: WSUS, SCCM
Physical Servers: Cisco UCS, UCS Manager, Isilon cluster - NAS, NFS, CIFS
Application: Matlab, Mathematica, ServiceNow, Netbackup, PBIS Likewise, FlexLM
Scripting: PowerShell
VMware: ESXi 6.0+
Cisco UCS: Blade series, Manager, Central, Director
HP: C3000, C7000, HP Proliant, iLo
Networking: iSCSI, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, CIFS
Basic Linux administration skills

EDUCATION:

Associate degree in IT Coursework, Bachelor's preferred
IAT Level-2 Technical Certification (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent), or must obtain within 90 days of hire

This position requires an active Department of Defense security clearance at the SECRET level (or ability to obtain SECRET clearance) for consideration.
U.S. citizens only are eligible for a clearance and this position.

COMPENSATION:

Dexian reasonably expects to pay $40.63/hour to $47.80 per hour for this position. Candidates are eligible for health, vision and dental insurance, matching 401k, generous PTO and more

OVERALL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must have a strong work ethic, be extremely organized and detail-oriented, be a self-starter with excellent time-management, problem solving, and multitasking skills
Applicant must have excellent front-facing / face-to-face customer service skills
Problem solving skills from active listening to, and educating, customers through resolution and a set of delivery expectations
Excellent communication skills (in English), both verbal and written, to articulate details in a professional manager
Submit/Pass a 10-year Dept. of Defense background check, criminal history, drug screening, and fingerprints
Submit/Pass a 4-hour counter-intelligence polygraph for SCI access
Valid driver's license/Real-ID with clean driver's history
Position may require ability to sit, stand, walk extended distances, bend, stoop, squat and lift to 35 lbs. from the floor to desktop for extended periods of time

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.