Lead Systems Administrator - Secret Clearance! - (24364)

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Job Title / Level

Lead Systems Administrator - Secret Clearance!

Clearance Required?

Secret

Location:

Chantilly, VA 20151 US (Primary)

% Travel

0 - 10%

Job Description

We are looking for a Lead Systems Administrator with a Secret Clearance to join our team with experience working in a government contracting environment.

As the Lead Systems Administrator you will:

• Collaborate with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals.

• Receive a robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP).

• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.

• Carry out line manager responsibilities for a small team of 1-2 members: perform timesheet validation and approval, conduct annual performance reviews, and report to management.

A week in the life of a lead Systems Administrator includes:

• Engage face to face and virtually with end users on solving a variety of technical challenges

• Serve as a key stakeholder for hosting technical events (test, integration, demonstration) at a Government facility

• Serve as subject matter expert for MS Active Directory and MS OS (Windows 2012, 2016); develop and maintain MS AD schema and Group Policy Objects (GPO)

• Design, install, implement and configure Windows and networking systems in a virtual environment

• Identify security and other potential infrastructure risks and work with teammates to eliminate or reduce the risks

• Establish and maintain procedural documentation and KB articles and share knowledge through training and mentorship of team members

Job Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship with a minimum of Secret clearance

• Demonstrated leadership skills with a Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II (or higher) certification

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in technical leadership, MS systems administration, and working on complex systems and software programs and networks

• Serve as a technical thought leader who is committed to discovering engineering solutions and hands-on customer support

• Knowledgable in MS Active Directory, MS servers, and Defense Health Agency medical devices

• Familiarity with using security tools such as SCC/SCAP and ACAS in order to identify and address mitigation of security findings

• Proven ability to enhance data center operations by identifying and implementing process improvements, including the automation of repetitive tasks.

• Proven ability to manage network-connected medical devices, ensuring timely software updates and patches.

• Skilled in conducting monthly security scans, applying patches, and performing follow-up actions.

• Experienced in coordinating with testers and Systems Engineering personnel to maintain operational technical capabilities..

• Adept at collaborating with DHA system administrators to ensure proper configuration and deployment of remotely provided services (e.g., SCCM, Active Directory).

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies

• Energage National Best Workplaces, National

• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion

• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times

• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $120,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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