Systems Administrator (Secret Clearance)

Systems Administrator Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD - onsite Secret Clearance Security+ certification Major Duties & Responsibilities :

• Maintain and operate the Classified and Unclassified data centers that house the server farm.
• Maintain and operate SANs and supporting components.
• Provide performance capacity planning, management, operations, and maintenance of SAN equipment and services.
• Provide storage utilization, performance reporting, trending, and management capabilities.
• Provide Enterprise systems administration and operating system support for file, print, and common-user application servers, server farms / banks, including hardware monitoring.
• Install, configure, maintain VMware vSphere in load / capacity analysis, trend monitoring, resource utilization, systems analysis, automated systems design, system development cycles and concepts, and information processing standards and methods.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate cyber security controls and ensure Operational Security requirements are in accordance with the established performance standards.
• Maintain all aspects of PRTG Network Monitor, the MECM / SCCM to include SCCM Infrastructure, SCCM Administrator console, Software / Hardware Inventory, Software Distribution, SCOM Infrastructure, SCOM Administrator and Operator Consoles and SCOM monitoring and alerting.
• Manage SQL databases; install / configure Windows Server operating systems on HP Blade servers hosting SCCM suite, and Microsoft SQL databases.
• Provide hardware, software, and network support to track, audit, and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot and analyze web, SharePoint portal, MECM / SCCM, WSUS, and a wide-range of specific server (functions / configurations) to ensure reliability.
• Maintain all aspects of the NetApp NAS, and Enterprise Virtual Arrays (EVA) within a SAN.
• Maintain control and access of data storage, space allocation, and device usage for authorized users; analyze file organization and database structure, take action as required to eliminate deficiencies;

set alarms and report unauthorized access attempts / intrusions, correct weaknesses / vulnerabilities, and document permission violations at local, group, or global level. Qualifications :

• 3+ years experience in systems and server administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field desired.
• Must be Security+ CE certified. Must hold or be able to obtain a Microsoft certification.
• Extensive experience with servers running Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• Experience with MECM / SCCM, Powershell, and Symantec Net Backup.
• Experience working in a physical and virtual environment. Knowledge of VMWare vCenter ESX.
• Experience with STIGS and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Able to adapt to the customer environment and develop an understanding of the business.
• Comfortable interacting heavily with clients and end users to assess current state of systems and architecture, as well as future needs.
• Attitude, adaptability, and ability to learn are paramount.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. #M2
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