System Administrator Lead IRES - SSFB

Position Title: System Administrator Lead

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift (Mon-Fri)

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

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Description of Duties:

The System Administrator Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
• Be an effective lead with a proven understanding of customer requirements and knowledge to apply the team's skills and resources to meet the programs requirements.
• Provide leadership over a team of administrators for both Windows and Linux by providing tasking, prioritizing work as required and executing performance management actions.
• Ensure proper team training and mentorship to ensure successful execution of tasking
• Coordinate support with other internal program elements to give and receive additional System Administrator support as needed

o Address complex challenges and ensure best integration across the program as possible.

o Work with system engineers to identify and define requirements for new systems/system modifications, developing designs, and implementing and testing solutions
• Work in coordination with peer leads to proactively cross train and provide surge support or assistance in Multi-Disciplinary Engineer tasks, as the program requires
• Execute account creation tasking, assignment of account permissions; manage group policy and configuration policy requirements.
• Perform Tier I support and Tier II support as needed to meet customer and program requirements
• Ensure proper execution of Imaging and maintenance of Imaging end-user devices to include physical and VDI
• Manage multi-region teams, customers and infrastructure requirements
• Manage end-user support expectations by overseeing execution of break/fix actions to include proper routing of inbound calls, resolution of issue and of incident ticket management
• Oversee maintenance execution actions associated with end-user equipment to include bios upgrades, configuration changes and technical refresh requirements as needed
• Execute and oversee end-user and VDI desktop hardware implementations to include associated peripherals and execution of end user SW installation
• Perform tasks to maintain Windows and Linux operating system (OS) operations to ensure positive functionality

o Oversee daily system monitoring and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous system operations

o Be responsible for ensuring system software installs, and cyber security mitigations are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements
• Coordinate and execute cross team training to assist in Multi-Disciplinary Engineer tasks as the mission requires

o Develop and maintain procedures, processes and baseline configuration documentation

o Have excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective and efficient interchanges with various members of the team and stakeholders

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 16 years of general experience; Associate's degree and 14 years of general experience; Bachelor's degree and 12 years of general experience; Master's degree and 10 years of general experience
• Must have 9 years of directly related experience
• Must have 3 years of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must have experience performing system administration on Engineering Web Services (EWS)
• Must have experience managing Windows Active Directory and Group Policy Objects
• Must have experience working with Windows server 2022
• Must have experience with Windows 10
• Must have experience working with virtual environments using VMware
• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (CCNA-Security CySA+ (formerly CSA+), GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCP)
• Must have a current DoD Secret security clearance

Desired Requirements:
• Have, or be able to obtain, a DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI
• Have experience conducting log analysis to assess root cause analysis
• Have comprehensive knowledge of Virtualization infrastructure
• Have experience with RHEL 8 and 9
• Have experience with NetApp OnTap 9
• Have experience with 2FA to include RSA and PKI

This position is expected to pay $123,000 - $148,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.