Senior Windows Systems Administrator (Remote)

Company: Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently looking for a Senior System Administrator to support our FAA program in Leesburg, VA (Remote). Senior System Administrator

• Experience with installing, configuring, patching, maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading Red Hat Linux /Centos servers and Windows servers and workstations.
• Linux platform maintenance, patch review, systems checking, new system acquisition and deployment, and implementation of hardened Linux platforms.
• Experience with managing virtual machines through VMware's vCenter/ESXi or similar platforms.
• Fairly extensive experience in any two of the following scripting languages: Bash, Perl, DOS/Powershell, Ruby, and Python.
• Experience with analyzing scans, and then implementing security hardening, using standards such as the DISA STIG.
• Experience with managing and configuring Active Directory (especially Computers, Users, and DNS)
• Configuration management which includes thorough documentation of all network/hardware changes.
• Perform/monitor daily backup of systems/critical data.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Any other duties as requested by the Contracting Officer Representative and SOC management.
• (Most important!!) A willingness to learn new software, technologies, and platforms.Frequent interaction with government client is required. Job Qualifications:Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information systems.OR
    • Minimum six (6) years of relevant professional experience.Experience:
      • In addition to required education or equivalent experience;
      • Minimum five (5) years IT experience with at least three (3) years experience administering Red Hat Linux and Microsoft Windows Server 2008/2012, 2016.
      • Must have five (5) years experience as a Network Administrator in LAN/WAN environment, knowledge with Cisco Switching/Routing/Security administration and maintenance. Server Configuration, Setups and Installations.
      • Excellent analytical and communicative skills along with collaborative, teaming and interpersonal skills.Preferred Experience:
        • Experience with (Virtualization) VMWare ESXi is highly preferred.
        • Experience with Windows 2008/2012,2016.
        • Experience with Dell servers/workstations and CISCO routers/switches.
        • Experience working in a network security environment, such as a Security Operations Center (SOC),
        • RHCE Certification and/or MCSE, CCNA.Level of Clearance Required: DoD Secret Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 w/ Benefits - provided by Dice

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