Windows Administrator 2
Location: Sunnyvale, Ca
Duration: 6+ Months possible CTH
Rate: Up to $33.00/hr BOE
MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE
Perform as Windows Systems Administrator for a large, classified government contract.
Develops computer systems specifications that address business requirements and that fit with the company’s system architecture standards.
Establishes and documents system parameters and formats, ensures hardware and software systems compatibility and coordinates and/or modifies system parameters in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities.
Revises existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage.
Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal or 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 in a timely manner.
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.
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, system components.
Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.
Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
Basic Qualifications:
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Ability to be cleared to Special Access Programs (SAP).
IAM Level I certification (ex: Security+ CE) or greater
Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked or standalone environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
CISCO CCNA, or CCNP
Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
Experience with NAS storage device (preferably NetApp) administration (ONTAP 8.x or higher ; CDOT).
Solid understanding of Enterprise-level storage concepts to include all commonly-used RAID-levels.
Windows domain architecture experience
Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems
Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions
VMWare experience with current version 7+
Install and configure Cisco routers, switches and firewalls
Experience troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems
Experience with Cisco routers, switches, IPS/IDS, and firewalls
Ability to design and troubleshoot VPNs
Experience with Palo Alto IDS/IPS
Experience with Certification & Accreditation process