Junior Systems Administrator: Security & Deployments

Institute for Defense Analyses; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute for Defense Analyses in Alexandria, VA is seeking an IT professional to provide life cycle support for computer systems and software, troubleshoot helpdesk requests, and maintain security and performance.

Qualifications include a BS in Computer Science with 1+ year IT experience or a HS diploma with 3+ years IT experience; familiarity with SCCM, Windows deployment, PXE, and security tooling; and the ability to obtain security clearances.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field with one year minimum experience in Information Technology OR high school diploma with three years minimum experience in Information Technology.
• Possess fundamental knowledge and principles in supporting computer systems and software, preferably the Microsoft suite of enterprise software.
• Experience with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Deployment Server, PXE, Patch Management, application life cycle support, McAfee Enterprise Policy Orchestrator, McAfee endpoint products, HBSS, and scripting languages a plus.
• Must be organized, self-motivated and able to work with general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Respond to Helpdesk requests, escalations, and change requests requiring hardware and software troubleshooting, maintenance and support.
• Installs, configures, deploys and maintains endpoint systems; provides operational and technical support to ensure systems functionality, security and performance.
• Adminsisters multiple classified and unclassified systems across diverse networks

Skills

SCCM

WDS/PXE

Patch management

HBSS

McAfee ePO

Scripting

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

High school diploma with 3 years IT experience

Tools

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager

Windows Deployment Services

PXE

PowerShell

Job description

Institute for Defense Analyses in Alexandria, VA is seeking an IT professional to provide life cycle support for computer systems and software, troubleshoot helpdesk requests, and maintain security and performance.

Qualifications include a BS in Computer Science with 1+ year IT experience or a HS diploma with 3+ years IT experience; familiarity with SCCM, Windows deployment, PXE, and security tooling; and the ability to obtain security clearances.