Principal Systems Administrator

Bannerdefense; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Principal Systems Administrator to provide onsite support for the internal DREN Network. The role involves managing IT operations, virtual machines, and ensuring system security. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in systems administration and a strong grasp of Microsoft technologies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in IT, including systems administration.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows OS technology.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Virtual Machines with Microsoft and VMWare technologies.
• Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems and servers.
• Support and maintain SecDevOps infrastructure for software development.

Skills

Information Technology

Cyber Assurance

Systems Administration

Microsoft Windows OS

VMware

Network Maintenance

Microsoft SCCM

STIG Management

Azure DevOps

CompTia Security+

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

Microsoft Active Directory

Cisco Routers

VMware Vsphere

Windows Server

Job description

Principal Systems Administrator

Join our team!

Be a part of our passionate and determined team on a mission to use our skills and experiences to make a difference in the defense and aerospace industry.

Position Description:

Banner Defense is in search of a Principal Systems Administrator to join our team! In this role, you will get to providing direct onsite support to the internal DREN Network enclave.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain Virtual Machines with Microsoft and VMWare technologies.
• Design and Configuration of the Active Directory and Windows Server environment.
• Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, and email systems.
• Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage physical and virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.
• Perform server administration tasks in a mixed environment, including user/group management, file permissions, group policy, file replication, and resource monitoring.
• Maintain, deploy, and support internal infrastructure, including client computer systems, servers, switches, routers, and ASAs.
• Schedule and perform routine maintenance, patches, and upgrades of computer systems
• Building and maintaining Windows system images using MDT.
• Work directly with IA staff to identify and resolve vulnerabilities with ACAS
• Support and maintain SecDevOps infrastructure in support of software development teams and the continuous deployment pipeline.
• Provide help desk and IT support.

Required Skills/Experience:

• BS/BA degree, equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 15+ years' experience in Information Technology, including cyber/information assurance and/or systems administration of servers and workstations.
• Strong understanding of architecting and configuring Microsoft Windows OS technology including AD Forests, Domains, Trusts, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and Organizational Units
• Experience providing desktop, server and VM support with VMware products with Microsoft technologies
• Experience with Windows Server and VMware applications such as Vsphere/ESXi, Horizon Client
• Experience maintaining IT networks (Cisco routers, switches, maintaining network connections, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft SCCM and deployment images.
• Experience with STIG management.
• Experience supporting Microsoft's Azure DevOps Server or similar software development and tracking database is a plus.
• CompTia Security+ certification
• Ability to obtain a Windows Operating System certification within 90 days
• Active Secret Clearance
• Travel up to 10% is required

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