Senior Cyber Analyst/ System Administrator

CLEARANCE REQUIRED : TS / SCI with current Poly

This job is located at : FT. Meade, MD

Job description :

The System Administrator (SysAdmin) candidate will be responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems;

especially multi-user computers, such as servers. The SysAdmin will ensure that the uptime, performance, resources, and security of the computers they manage meet the needs of the users.

The SysAdmin may be required to install or upgrade computer components and software; provide routine automation; maintain security policies;

troubleshoot; train or supervise staff; or offer technical support for projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain Responsibility for Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks(WAN) policies
• Design and Monitor new complex systems
• Configure and install systems hardware or software and maintain server and domain security requirements.
• Solve complex networking and administration issues and use critical thinking to support network functionality along side Network Administrators.
• Plan and schedule the installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems and applications software
• Manage accounts , network rights , access to systems and equipment and implement security procedures and tools.
• Resolve hardware and software interface and interoperability problems.
• Ensures systems availability , functionality , integrity and efficiency.
• Maintain systems configuration and mange the installation and integration of system fixes, upgrades and enhancements .
• Perform feasibility studies on complex information systems and conduct in-depth analysis complicated by novel problems.
• Participate in Management meetings, discussions , committees and special projects

Required Qualifications :

• Current TS / SCI Cleared with current C / I Polygraph
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology and 8 years of related experience. Additional related IT experience may substitute for a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working as a System Administrator
• Minimum of 4 years experience working with VMware utilization technologies
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with Microsoft System Administration including lodging scripting ,Group Policy objects (GPO's) and Windows servers roles including DHCP, DNS and active directory.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with SAN storage.
• Knowledge of Linux system administration including lodging .
• Knowledge of Microsoft Server 2012 System Administration and Troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of essentials for IT security and security administration.
• Information Assurance DOD 85701-M Certification.
• VMWare Certified Professional Certification
• Must have Security + certification.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with CISCO Identity Services Engine.
• VMWare Certified Professional Certification
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and Networking.
• Experience with clustering.
• Experience with Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
• Knowledge of complex configuration management techniques and requirements appropriate to manage base level network systems.
• MCSA Certification.
• VCAP Certification.
• CCIE Certification
• CCNP Certification

Why work for QSL?

Our founders, Mel Wick and Bill Cronin, retired from storied careers in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Community. Like many Americans and military veterans, they felt a strong desire to support the nation’s response to the 9 / 11 / 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in any way they could.

They established QSL to do just that, Stay in the Fight! QSL is built on a SOF culture, emphasizing selfless-service and teamwork.

Our employees work to ensure that warfighters have every possible resource and all necessary support to safely accomplish their missions in defense of our nation.

QSL's Benefit Package

Because we believe our employees are our most valuable asset, offering a competitive comprehensive compensation package is very important to us.

It is the goal of QSL to attract and retain the highest level of experience and technical talent necessary for successful performance.

In order to accomplish this, we feel that it is necessary to provide satisfying work, an excellent work environment, and we continually monitor the marketplace to ensure that our total compensation / benefit package remains competitive.

Listed below are some of our standard benefits. We combine all traditional paid time off (Federal holidays, sick time, leave time personal days, jury duty, bereavement, etc.

into one category which allows employees flexibility in how they use their leave time and enables them to better balance their career with their personal needs.

• Combined Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
• Disability (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Vision Insurance (CONUS-based employees)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO / AAP, M, F, V, D.