Principal Systems Administrator (Job #0672)

Defense Acquisition Support Services LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense contracting is seeking a Principal Systems Administrator in Huntsville, AL. The role requires strong experience in IT and cyber security, with responsibilities including managing virtual machines, server administration, and IT support. Candidates must hold an active Secret Clearance and have a Bachelor's degree. Join a people-focused organization that values personal and professional success.

Benefits

Free Health Care

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

401K

Employer Paid Group Life

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development Training

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in Information Technology required.
• Active Secret Clearance required; TS/SCI desired.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Virtual Machines with Microsoft and VMWare technologies.
• Maintain essential IT operations including operating systems and security tools.

Skills

Communication

Cyber Security

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

VMware

Microsoft SCCM

Azure DevOps

Job description

Principal Systems Administrator (Job #0672)

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Summary

DAS Services is seeking a cleared Principal Systems Administrator to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

Summary

DAS Services is seeking a cleared Principal Systems Administrator to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

The Principal Systems Administrator essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• 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.
• Additional duties assigned based on changes to business needs.
  
  

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required; an active TS/SCI clearance is desired.
• Bachelor’s degree. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• CompTia Security+ certification
• Windows Operating System certification (within 90 days)
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge of government Cyber Security policies and procedures including system scans, remediation, and documentation
• Experience and understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF), security controls and policies, and implementation of STIGs
• Experience scripting for automation of tasks and vulnerability assessments
  
  

About DAS: Defense Acquisition Support Services is a Women Owned Small Business focused on hiring the very best people in Defense Contracting. As a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) focused organization, we partner with the government to help them achieve Mission Success. Established in 2007, we have remained “People Focused” and understand the secret to organizational success is the team. Our “People Focused” approach enables us to hire, retain, and help our teammates succeed and assist them by providing the very best possible support available to our government customers.

The DAS Culture: We are “People Focused.” Each team member gets an employee concierge who is charged with helping ensure personal and professional success for our people. We care and try to help people find the right fit so they can find happiness, development, and a rewarding career. We succeed by helping you succeed.

DAS Benefits: We provide real benefits for our team that includes:

• Free Health Care from Aetna
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Employer Paid Group Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional Development Training

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Information Services

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