• Senior System Administrator

    KIHOMAC (Colorado Springs, CO)


    Expertise and Functions:

    + Provide all required architecture design and implementation for all Window systems, virtual and logical

    + Administer the operations of computer systems related to operating systems, servers, and end-user workstations

    + Administer WSUS and SCCM servers for updating and patching of the domain

    + Perform hardening and remediation of operating systems and STIG compliance to reduce cybersecurity risks

    + Conduct deployment and configuration of vCenter, Power Shell, and Ansible

    + Administer Container Platforms such as OpenShift, as-well-as maintain repositories/Registries

    + Maintain and manage Secure Host Baselines for both Windows and LINUX.

    + Conduct daily system monitoring, system backup and restoral, and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous system operations

    + Develop and maintain system administration procedures and baseline configuration documentation

    + Ensure system software installs, maintenance, break/fix activities, and cyber security mitigations are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements

    + Focus on creating, upgrading, managing and sustaining physical and virtual workstations and servers

    + Provide oversight, design, and troubleshooting to all Windows systems

    + Quickly learn challenging concepts, decompose difficult service problems and provide resolution

    + Create and follow standard processes and clearly document results

    + Effectively function as self-starter and identify risks, issues, and opportunities to the System Administrator

    + Facilitate effective and efficient interchanges with senior customer management and customers

    + Work in a very high pace and dynamic environment and embrace change

    + Other duties as assigned

    Education/Training:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, technology, or other related field preferred

    + Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (CCNA-Security CySA+ (formerly CSA+), GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCP required

    Experience:

    + 5+ years of directly related experience to Windows systems administration and Active Directory

    + Must have experience with WSUS

    + Must have experience with SCCM

    + Must have work experience with Powershell Scripting

    + Must have experience with Virtualization of Windows services

    + Must have experience managing Windows Active Directory and Group Policy Objects

    + Experience managing a Linux workstation based environment

    Preferred Experience:

    + Experience with IdM

    + Experience with managing CA certificate server

    + Experience with Windows server 2019/22 and Windows 10/11

    + Experience managing PXE servers

    + Experience with 2FA to include RSA and PKI

    + Experience with DISA STIGs and remediation of vulnerabilities.

    + Experience with administration in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and/or 8 environments

    + Experience using Remedy

    + Working knowledge of Configuration Management processes

    Requirements

    Security:

    + Must be a US citizen

    + Candidate must be in possession of a Secret Security Clearance

    Physical Requirements:

    + Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms

    + Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk

    + Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)

    + Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

     

    Benefits

     

    + Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

    + Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

    + Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

    + Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

    + Short Term & Long Term Disability

    + Training & Development

    + Wellness Resources

     

    Salary: $115,000 - $170,000

     

    Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.