Windows System Administrator (with Active DoD Clearance)

Ampersand Solutions Group; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampersand Solutions Group is looking for a Windows System Administrator (with Active DoD Clearance) to conduct daily system administration in Huntsville, Alabama. This role requires expertise in managing software test environments, performing installations, and resolving client server issues.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Computer Science and has at least 3 years of experience in IT administration, along with essential skills in scripting and security compliance. Join us to help ensure stakeholder satisfaction through top-notch system administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in information technology or Windows System administration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Experience with DoD or Army Defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct day-to-day system administration in a software test and integration lab.
• Assist in hardware and software installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and backup.
• Monitor and resolve client server and workstation-related problems.

Skills

Script troubleshooting and generation

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal savvy

Initiative

Professionalism

Education

BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent

Tools

Windows 10

Windows Server 2012/2016

MCSE

CISSP

Job description

Windows System Administrator (with Active DoD Clearance)

• Full-time

What makes us different is what makes us unique. At Ampersand Solutions Group (AMPERSAND) we take pride in being and doing things differently. We believe in growth and value through continuous innovation and a multi-disciplinary, diversity-of-experience approach rooted in uncompromising integrity, subject matter expertise, and an obsession with Employee, Community, and Customer stakeholder delight. We believe our success is based on stakeholder satisfaction and we work to prove that, every day and in every interaction.

Supporting the DEVCOM AvMC S3I Software Mission Assurance Contract

Conducts day-to-day system administration of the hardware and software in a software test and integration lab. Assists in hardware and software installation, configuration, troubleshooting, scanning, and patching and backup of client servers and workstations. Performs hardware and software upgrades, and assists in integration and test setup. Applies security patches and recommended operating system (OS) patches. Participates in software and hardware testing for tactical systems. Supports, troubleshoots, and resolves software/hardware conflicts/problems on a variety of platforms.

Provides system performance tuning, and performs backups and restores. Monitors, troubleshoots, and resolves client server and workstation related problems. Follows established software/hardware baseline configuration to set up, maintain, and configure client servers, associated client workstations, and peripherals. Assists the ISSM/ISSO (Information Systems Security Manager/Information Systems Security Officer) with documentation required for RMF compliance.

Exhibits excellent communication skills within a team-based environment with clients and other IT personnel. Coordinates and communicates activities, status updates, outage notifications and schedule information. Prepares required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation. Utilizes strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent technical degree
• Minimum 3 years experience in information technology or Windows System administration
• Possess strong script troubleshooting and generation for applying STIG and best practice requirements
• Some travel
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
• MCSE
• Experience with Windows 10 and Server 2012/2016 is a plus
• Experience with DoD or Army Defense programs
• CISSP certified
• Interpersonal savvy, excellent communication skills
• Ability to be a team player
• Initiative
• Professionalism

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.