System Administrator

System Administrator - Level 2 (Windows Administrator)
Ft. Meade, Maryland Information Technology Stratum Networks is a rapidly growing information assurance and cybersecurity solutions company that provides high-end network and security consulting to Department of Defense and Intelligence Community clients. We are looking for a talented and passionate candidate who would support one of our clients located in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. Job Description:
RIS I has an opening for a Windows System Administrator to support the delivery staff by ensuring service levels and objectives are met. The job duties of the Windows System Administrator are as follows: Administrating day-to-day IT systems to include system availability, backup/restore, deploy/provision, configuration changes, maintaining and patching both physical and virtual.
Perform software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.
Schedule installations and upgrades and maintain them in accordance with established IT policies and procedures.
Monitor and tune the system to achieve optimum performance levels.
Monitor vendor announcements/bulletins ensuring the latest patches and upgrades are tested and evaluated and implemented according to customer standards.
Install and monitor security auditing software and remediate defects based on customer security policies.
Ensure workstation/server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions.
Develop and promote standard operating procedures. Provide technical oversight during installations and recovery projects Required Clearance: Candidate must have a TS/SCI polygraph clearance Requirements:
Ten (10) years of experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of SA experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree. DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 Certification (Security + Preferred) Required Clearance: Candidate must have a TS/SCI polygraph clearance STRATUM NETWORKS OVERVIEW: Stratum Networks is a rapidly growing information assurance and cybersecurity solutions company with expert knowledge of implementing secure infrastructure, providing security integration, development, assessment and training solutions. Our high-end network and security consulting to Department of Defense and Intelligence Community clients create robust, secure network infrastructure, policies, and procedures for local and global, terrestrial and satellite Networks. As leading experts in their fields, our certified and highly experienced network, software development, IT support and security professionals are able to provide the necessary design, implementation, and consulting services to meet the demanding requirements of mission-critical networks. To learn more, visit . Stratum Networks, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, who participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, or any other classification as required by applicable law.