Systems Administrator

We are hiring a System Administrator (Active Directory Administrator) supporting our Air Force Modernization Program at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Co.

What you'll do:

• Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems.
• Design, install, configure, and manage of on-prem Active Directory environment including configuration and implementation of GPOs
• Ensure systems are compliant within required DoD security standards.
• Configures and manages Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity, and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support to IT tickets using the BMC Remedy Tool
• Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, hot fixes on servers, workstations, and network hardware
• Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes
• Identify issues and create improvement processes to help with the reduction of incident outage times.
• Develop and maintain O&M Standard Operating Procedures for developed capabilities.
• Create detailed system design and standard operating procedure documents for the VMware/VxRail solution.
• Installation/Configuration/Management of the VMware environment

Education/Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA
• Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA
• Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. In lieu of degree H.S. Diploma & 16 years of applicable experience will be acceptable.

What you'll need:

• Experience designing and operating enterprise level solutions for large organizations
• DOD Secret Clearance
• Proven work experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting various operating systems
• Excellent understanding of Networking technologies, including security and monitoring aspects
• Knowledge of ESXi, VXLANs, vSAN, and other software-defined networking technologies
• Understanding of VMware NSX and automation concepts
• Command of Win Active Directory, and familiarity with Linux
• Proficiency in scripting and/or automating repeatable processes
• Solid experience with coding and/or scripting (PowerShell) preferred

Certifications:

Security with at least one more of the following certs:

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
• VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA)
• VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)