Systems Administrator

About us: Mission Driven, Employee Focused At CTI, you'll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry. If you're a technical changemaker with a passion for Cyber Operations, Cloud and Data Analytics, or Engineering, we're looking for you. Love what you do AND where you work - alongside a supportive, innovative team of like-minded individuals. After all, we know that your best work happens when you live your best life, and we do everything we can to make that possible. Are you ready for your best career move? Intel Agency polygraph is strongly preferred. Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance is required for the position. Description:
CTI is seeking an experienced TS/SCI polygraph cleared Senior Windows Administrator who will be responsible for monitoring test infrastructure systems, applications, and processes, and for ensuring that all issues are identified, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner. They will provide support for server/router/firewall configuration, and will perform security management and application performance optimization functions. The environment includes Microsoft-based servers, databases, and workstations as well as VMware and Linux server instances. The day-to-day:

• Maintaining a complex server-based enclave, including performing system scans, vulnerability management activities, and active directory configuration.

• Identifying and correcting hardware and software issues.

• Utilizing enterprise monitoring solutions to identify alarms that have been triggered against the test infrastructure environment.

• Proactively contacting customers when test infrastructure processes are significantly delayed or may impact their ability to complete a business function on time.

• Providing technical assistance to companion work groups in support of overlapping projects and maintaining good inter-departmental relations.

• Executing the process for managing information assurance vulnerability alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning for equipment suites in accordance with the System Security Plans for these systems to identify and remediate IAVAs rapidly and accurately.

• Initiating IAVA responses and system security scans; completing remediation; extending IAVA patches and security updates to designated sites; and executing monthly security scans

• Communicating with users and publishing status of any system outages, as needed.

• Participating in the creation and ongoing maintenance of documentation to ensure clear, concise and accurate information is readily available to assist with incident resolution.

• Providing support for calls and emails to ensure all interactions are timely and professional.

• Planning and implementing IT enhancements and undertaking project work.

• Responding to system administration, operations, and maintenance problems while off duty, on an on-call basis. The qualifications (required):

• Must be a US Citizen

• Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph

• Must have seven (07) years of experience in information technology and information security.

• Must have a minimum of five (05) years of experience with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).

• Must have a minimum of five (05) years of experience with Microsoft Exchange, administration, and exchange management shell.

• Must have a solid understanding of advanced security protocols and standards and information security principles and practices.

• Must have experience with software and security architectures.

• Must have IAVA management experience.

• Must have direct, hands-on experience providing assistance to users, optimizing system operations, and monitoring IT enterprise systems.

• Must be committed to adopting and adhering to best practices including compliance with maintenance windows and change control procedures.

• Must have experience in or familiarity with the following systems: Windows/Linux operating systems, VMware, and Networking: Switches, Routers, LANs, & cabling.

• Candidates must possess strong analytic abilities and must be meticulous and careful in their work.

• Must be an independent thinker capable of working proficiently independently as well as within a team. The nice-to-haves (desired, not required):

• Experience documenting and providing information for security accreditation and certification.

• Experience with Network Security Technologies (e.g. Multiple Domain, PKI, SSP, and Vulnerability Assessment).

• Experience with Data Center design and configuration (e.g. rack and stack, power, placement, etc.).

• Experience in a System Administration role supporting a software configuration management and development environment. The benefits package:
• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA

• Dental insurance with 100% employer paid premium

• Vision with 80% employer paid premium

• Employer paid Life insurance 100%

• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement

• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AWS, and NetApp training and accreditation

• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc

• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment) The environment and perks:
• Professional development investment and paid time off for training

• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, California, Florida and Hawaii.

• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers

• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship

• Performance Recognition Program

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