System Administrator I with Security Clearance

Soft Tech Consulting is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed individual to fill the role of a System Administrator I for an existing government client. The place of performance is in Alexandria, VA. MUST HAVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE WITH UPGRADE TO SCI REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deploy, manage, maintain, and support Microsoft Windows (all versions), Active Directory, local applications, servers, workstations and related technologies

• Respond to monitored alerts to quickly identify trouble source and implement resolution

• Conduct system audits and data backups

• Assist with design and implementation of technical security technology and IT projects as directed

• Must be able to provide periodic 24/7 on call support.

• Support the analysis and resolution of system issues

• Support development and maintenance of system documentation

• Support all aspects of the system environment including systems, network and security.

• Provide support developing and maintaining a for a virtual environment QUALIFICATIONS RELEVANT SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGIES

• Required
o Microsoft DNS, Active Directory, and Group Policy - Minimum 2 years' experience
o Microsoft PKI/Certificate services - Minimum 1 year experience
o VMware vSphere7/8 - Minimum 2 years' experience
o Dell Server and iDrac Remote Management - Minimum 2 years' experience

• Preferred
o Microsoft PKI/Certificate services
o Symantec EndPoint Protection
o Microsoft Defender for Antivirus
o Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
o Microsoft Windows PowerShell
o SolarWinds Monitoring Platform

• A degree in the field of computer science or a related discipline is preferred

• Post- Secondary Education and or combination of education and experience

• Technical certification is a plus (e.g., COMP TIA Security +, A+ or related disciplines).
• 1 or more years of direct experience within a WAN/LAN environment.

• Must be able to work independently, is capable of applying critical thinking to solve complex technical problems and function as a reliable team member.

• Minimum 2 years of applicable experience

• Experience working in a virtual environment; VMware experience highly desired

• Experience with Linux highly desired

• Have an understanding of enterprise level server/workstation systems.

• Experience performing system audits

• Experience in designing and implementing technical security technology
• Excellent written and verbal communications

• Able to work in a team environment with little to no supervision

• High attention to detail. organized and works well in a structured environment

• Able to foster strong relationships with users and clients. ABOUT US
Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is a woman and minority-owned business headquartered in Chantilly, VA. With contracts in both the public and private sectors in the DC metro area and across the country, Soft Tech is an organization made up of highly successful and talented Information Technology professionals offering enterprise class solutions for any size organization at great value. Soft Tech's mission is to help government organizations design, implement, and maintain mission critical Information Technology solutions. By focusing jointly on our employees and our customers, we are able to achieve our mission by providing each and every one of our customers with continuous quality customer support. Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.