Active Directory System Administrator

Client Solution Architects; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Solution Architects seeks a systems administrator to monitor the health of Active Directory and support Windows-based Domain Controllers, DHCP, and file servers. You will maintain security controls, apply IAVM updates, and manage patching across servers and workstations.

CSA has delivered integrated technology and support to the defense sector for decades, operating from centers and sites nationwide.

Qualifications

• Active DoD security clearance required or ability to obtain/maintain
• 3+ years of relevant system administration experience
• Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory management
• Experience with security compliance auditing and cyber assessment practices
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting and automation
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Perform STIG reviews, remediation, and mitigation
• Conduct ACAS network scans as required
• Manage and maintain AD OUs and security groups
• Maintain AD attributes, DNS, DHCP, and site replication
• Monitor Domain Controllers and optimize alerts for outages
• Audit account changes, GPOs, and other AD configurations

Skills

Active DoD clearance

System administration

Security auditing

PowerShell scripting

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Engineering

Security+ certification

Tools

Active Directory

GPOs

DNS

DHCP

PowerShell

ACAS

STIG/SCAP

Hyper-V

Job description

Description

CSA is seeking a systems administrator that will communicate the overall health of Active Directory. As a systems administrator, you will support the maintenance of Windows-based Domain Controllers, DHCP servers, file shares, and other application servers. You’ll maintain security controls for Domain Controllers, including IAVM security updates via patch management, provide software updates and upgrades to servers, and workstations, as required.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

CSA is seeking a systems administrator that will communicate the overall health of Active Directory. As a systems administrator, you will support the maintenance of Windows-based Domain Controllers, DHCP servers, file shares, and other application servers. You’ll maintain security controls for Domain Controllers, including IAVM security updates via patch management, provide software updates and upgrades to servers, and workstations, as required. For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions.

How Your Role Will Make An Impact

• STIG review, remediation, and mitigation
• ACAS network scans as requested and required.
• Manage and maintain standardized Organizational Units (OUs) in Active Directory.
• Manage and maintain Active Directory custom attributes and security groups.
• Manage Active Directory sites and subnets, including site replication.
• Monitor Domain Controllers to prevent outages and restore service as quickly as possible, review the properties currently monitored, and make recommendations as needed to provide meaningful alerts for action.
• Audit changes to accounts, group policies, and other changes to Active Directory with enterprise auditing tools.

Requirements

What You Will Need to Join Our Award-Winning Team:

• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret Clearance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of relevant experience
• General Experience with Electronic Documentation, System Administration, Network Administration, Database Administration
• Active Security+ certification or qualifying Bachelor's degree
• Experience with Windows Server
• Experience with security compliance auditing, security practices, or Cybersecurity assessments
• Experience with problem detection, resolution, and maintenance on Microsoft Server 2012 R2 and newer
• Experience with Active Directory administration, including GPOs, PKI, DNS, DHCP, and PowerShell scripting
• Ability to configure systems and hardware for compliance standards
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team

What Sets You Apart

• Experience with vulnerability analysis
• Experience with system administration supporting DoD network systems, including Navy systems
• Experience with using command-line interfaces and scripting
• Experience with physical and virtual server architecture and network fundamentals
• Experience with ACAS, DoD STIG, SCAP, Symantec Altiris, Hyper-V, and Windows utilities
• Experience with Cloud Integration
• Experience with Microsoft Azure
• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or Engineering
• Navy Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) Computing Environment Certification

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer workstation
• Use hands and fingers to operate keyboards, mice, and other input devices
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
• Stand, walk, bend, or reach; Access equipment located in data centers, offices, or under desks
• Lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).