SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
Hawk Associates
Sierra Vista AZ 85670 US
Systems Administrator – Ft. Huachuca/Sierra Vista, AZ Job Description: A mission-driven professional with a systems administration and strong MS Server background and current Secret security clearance to support the US Army Intelligence Center of Excellence (USAICoE) on Ft. Huachuca, AZ. The candidate will join our CIO G6 Intelligence Knowledge Network (IKN) Team - a team of skilled IT professionals who strive for successful user and mission support while providing a positive customer experience. Responsibilities:
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators. • Responsible for on-call Zero Client maintenance, discovering and grouping zero clients utilizing PCoIP management tools, updating firmware and other setting by remotely applying new profiles to Zero Clients, and coordinating with Net Ops engineers to resolve network connection issues. Our Team is responsible for Zero Clients on NIPR, SIPR and JWICS. • Perform periodic scanning and PC maintenance on a weekly basis, ACAS scan remediation, updates to Windows operating system from Windows Server Update Services, active and update McAfee Agent from ePolicy Orchestrator, and renew certificates. • Conduct PC and Printer check-ups, execute Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) on NIPR, and perform detailed and methodical checks on each PC and printer. Life Cycle Replacement (LCR) takes place on an as-needed or as-required basis, determined by the customer. LCR can involve imaging of new systems, setting BIOS settings, updating group policies/accesses/permissions/etc., and updating Windows and/or other services as required. • Distribute mission essential software and hardware to users in accordance with the DoD Life Cycle program and Information Technology Request Policy. • Handle routine and complex trouble-ticket issues on a daily basis to resolve user login issues, video driver issues, network printer issues, Home Base Security System (HBSS) issues, activating/updating McAfee Agent, reimaging of stand-alone/desktop systems, and handling all other problems when other troubleshooting measures fail to resolve an issue. • Perform duties as an Active Directory (AD) Organization (OU) manager as well as manage security setting for files stored on the organization share drive. • Interact with users and evaluates vendor products. • Make recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery. • Develop and monitor policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. • Ancillary duties may include setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space. Requirements:
• Current Secret security clearance. Ability to attain TS/SCI • Current CompTIA Security+ certification • At least 3 years of applicable experience • Strong MS Server experience • Knowledge of current DoD network administration requirements, concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators. • Responsible for on-call Zero Client maintenance, discovering and grouping zero clients utilizing PCoIP management tools, updating firmware and other setting by remotely applying new profiles to Zero Clients, and coordinating with Net Ops engineers to resolve network connection issues. Our Team is responsible for Zero Clients on NIPR, SIPR and JWICS. • Perform periodic scanning and PC maintenance on a weekly basis, ACAS scan remediation, updates to Windows operating system from Windows Server Update Services, active and update McAfee Agent from ePolicy Orchestrator, and renew certificates. • Conduct PC and Printer check-ups, execute Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) on NIPR, and perform detailed and methodical checks on each PC and printer. Life Cycle Replacement (LCR) takes place on an as-needed or as-required basis, determined by the customer. LCR can involve imaging of new systems, setting BIOS settings, updating group policies/accesses/permissions/etc., and updating Windows and/or other services as required. • Distribute mission essential software and hardware to users in accordance with the DoD Life Cycle program and Information Technology Request Policy. • Handle routine and complex trouble-ticket issues on a daily basis to resolve user login issues, video driver issues, network printer issues, Home Base Security System (HBSS) issues, activating/updating McAfee Agent, reimaging of stand-alone/desktop systems, and handling all other problems when other troubleshooting measures fail to resolve an issue. • Perform duties as an Active Directory (AD) Organization (OU) manager as well as manage security setting for files stored on the organization share drive. • Interact with users and evaluates vendor products. • Make recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery. • Develop and monitor policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. • Ancillary duties may include setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space. Requirements:
• Current Secret security clearance. Ability to attain TS/SCI • Current CompTIA Security+ certification • At least 3 years of applicable experience • Strong MS Server experience • Knowledge of current DoD network administration requirements, concepts, practices, and procedures.