Job Details
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)