Systems Administrator II (Windows)

Astrion; Dahlgren Center (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead on-site Windows network and server administration in support of U.S. Navy enterprise IT operations in Dahlgren, VA.

The role requires Top Secret clearance and DoD IA Level II compliance, with extensive experience in Windows environments and security practices. Responsibilities include configuring, maintaining, and securing mission-critical systems, performing backups, sizing, and optimization, and coordinating procurement and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Four or more years of professional experience administering Windows networks, operating systems, and software systems.
• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret security clearance and be able to maintain the required clearance and background-investigation eligibility.
• Must maintain compliance with DoD Cyber Workforce requirements, including Information Assurance Technician Level II designation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows networks, servers, operating systems, and software applications supporting mission-critical Navy operations.
• Install, configure, and sustain computer hardware, Windows OS, COTS software, network accounts, and system services.
• Perform system backup and recovery, software management, security management, library management, and resource allocation.
• Monitor system configurations, availability, capacity, and performance; conduct sizing, tuning, and optimization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, OS, network, and user-access issues.
• Maintain proficiency with network protocols, including TCP/IP, and support secure connectivity within enterprise networks.
• Configure and maintain network security tools, including firewalls, antivirus, and IDS.
• Identify and respond to computing and networking vulnerabilities using current detection and mitigation methods.
• Develop system specifications, technical documentation, operating procedures, and configuration records.
• Conduct market research and support procurement activities for hardware, software, and related IT resources.
• Assist customers with information technology issues and provide instruction on applicable computer systems and applications.

Skills

US Citizenship

Windows administration

Security clearance awareness

DoD Cyber Workforce II

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

Overview

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER

LOCATION:Dahlgren, VA

JOB STATUS:Full-time

CLEARANCE: TOP SECRET

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL:Limited; as needed

Astrion has five (5) contingent openings for Systems Administrator IIs supporting U.S. Navy enterprise information technology operations located in Dahlgren, VA. This position will provide on-site administration, maintenance, security, and technical support for Windows-based networks, servers, software systems, and associated infrastructure.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Four or more years of professional experience administering Windows networks, operating systems, and software systems.
• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret security clearance and be able to maintain the required clearance and background-investigation eligibility
• Must maintain compliance with applicable DoD Cyber Workforce requirements, including the required Information Assurance Technician Level II designation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer and maintain Windows networks, servers, operating systems, and software applications supporting mission-critical Navy operations.
• Install, configure, and sustain computer hardware, Windows operating systems, Commercial Off-the-Shelf software, network accounts, and system services.
• Perform system backup and recovery, software management, security management, library management, and resource allocation.
• Monitor system configurations, availability, capacity, and performance; conduct system sizing, tuning, and optimization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, operating system, network, and user-access issues.
• Maintain proficiency with network protocols, including TCP/IP, and support secure connectivity within enterprise network environments.
• Configure and maintain network security tools, including firewalls, antivirus capabilities, and intrusion-detection services.
• Identify and respond to computing and networking vulnerabilities using current detection and mitigation methods.
• Develop system specifications, technical documentation, operating procedures, and configuration records.
• Conduct market research and support procurement activities for hardware, software, and related IT resources.
• Assist customers with information technology issues and provide instruction on applicable computer systems and applications.
• Four or more years of professional experience administering Windows networks, operating systems, and software systems.
• Windows system administration.
• System backup and recovery.
• Hardware and software installation and configuration.
• Security and software-management practices.
• System sizing, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and resource allocation.
• TCP/IP and other enterprise network protocols.
• Firewalls and other network-security tools.
• Computing and networking vulnerabilities and detection methods.
• Must meet DoD Information Assurance Technician Level II workforce requirements.
• Must be able to support full-time, on-site performance in Dahlgren, VA.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Additional certifications or training such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate, VMware Certified Professional, or comparable Microsoft, virtualization, networking, or cybersecurity credentials.
• Experience supporting DoD or U.S. Navy information technology environments.
• Experience developing system specifications and conducting technical market research for IT procurements.
• Experience operating within configuration-management, cybersecurity, and change-control processes.