Senior Systems Administrator-VDI

Tetrad Digital Integrity LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetrad Digital Integrity LLC seeks a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Systems Administrator to support a DISA contract. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and is onsite five days a week in Fort Meade, MD.

The candidate will provide senior VDI expertise, lead as SME, and collaborate with development partners to align with evolving cybersecurity needs. A DoD 8570 IAT II certification is required.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree and/or 8+ years of related Windows/Linux/Solaris server experience.
• Extensive VMware and VDI experience in virtual environments.
• DoD 8570 certification at least IAT level II (e.g., Security+ CE).

Responsibilities

• Provide senior level expertise for VDI environment.
• Lead as SME on all VDI related issues/needs.
• Support ticket escalation for major outages.
• Provide strategic leadership with development partners on emerging needs.
• Lead onboarding and standup of new enclaves/environments.
• Interact with Tier III support and evaluate vendor products.
• Develop and monitor policies for computing resources.
• Create and maintain documentation and SOPs.
• Coach and review work of lower-level staff.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Strong VDI experience

Leadership / SME in technical domains

Education

Bachelor's degree or 8+ years related experience

Tools

VMware

VDI

ServiceNow

Security+ CE / DoD 8570 IAT II

Job description

Tetrad Digital Integrity (TDI) is a leading-edge cybersecurity firm with a mission to safeguard and protect our customersfrom increasing threats and vulnerabilities in this digital age.

TDI is seeking a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Systems Administratorto support a DISA contract. The administrator will provide support for assigned systems supporting Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS).

This position is onsite 5 days/week in Fort Meade, MD and requires an active TS/SCI clearance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Senior level expertise for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment.
• Lead as the Subject Matter Expert on all VDI related issues/needs.
• Provide support for ticket escalation on major outages.
• Provide strategic leadership and input with development partners to ensure customers understand emerging needs and technological advancements.
• Lead the onboarding and standup of new enclaves and environments as needed.
• Interactwith Tier III support and evaluatevendor products.
• Developand monitorpolicies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Create, maintain, and implementdetailed documentation and maintainstandard operating procedures.
• Providecoaching and reviewthe work of lower-level technical staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Top Secret/SCI is required.
• Bachelor's degree and/or 8+ years of overall related experience with a Windows/Linux server environment. Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Windows, Linux, and Solaris Server experience withexpertise in at least one.
• Extensive experience working with virtual environments using VMware and VDI practices.
• Currently possess DoD 8570 certification at least IAT level II, e.g. Security+ CE.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Integration of cyber security tools and systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems.
• Thorough knowledge of networking principles to included TCP/IP.
• Experience with a ticketing system such as ServiceNow

PAY RANGE:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 - $115,000. This range is a good-faith estimate and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation will be based on factors including experience, education, skills, geographic location, internal equity, market data and applicable contract requirements, and may fall outside the posted range.

TDI does business with the federal government, which restricts employment to individuals who are either US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

"TDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, in accordance with applicable federal laws."