Lead Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

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Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES Lead a team of 6 - 8 admins.
Configure and maintain complex Active Directory forests and domains across a complex network with over 5,000 users and 15,000 Active Directory objects.
Designed, built, and maintained a virtualized environment: Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and VMWare ESXi operating system. Creates and maintains comprehensive documentation of the Active Directory design and configuration
Responsible for day-to-day administration duties including Windows Active Directory object maintenance. Conducts complex troubleshooting and repair tasks on Active Directory, Windows Server , Domain Controllers, user authentication and other operational systems as needed.
Support implementation of new design/layout for Active Directory structure or schema
Administer active directory security
Works with vendors to evaluate new products and features related to Active Directory
Individual will research, evaluate, design, implement, and maintain system and product solutions, applying knowledge of engineering principles. Individual will also provide technical direction and engineering support for projects and infrastructure.
Individual should possess in depth technical knowledge and hands-on experience with Active Directory Domain Services
Work within a bastion forest solution to provide comprehensive security and management across multiple Active Directory forests. Monitoring, backup, and restoration procedures for Active Directory.
Perform Group Policy Object Management and Configuration
Maintained and administered multiple application servers such as ePO, Splunk, and WSUS.
Designed, built, and maintained a virtualized environment using Cisco HyperFlex and VMWare ESXi operating system.
Applied monthly security patches via SCCM, implemented quarterly STIG updates, and reviewed weekly ACAS security scans
Installed and tested functionality and integration of defense messaging software and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product software
Created custom shell scripts and surpassed standards for quarterly baselines
Continually monitor environment to ensure best practices and Federal guidelines are being followed.
Participates in routine meetings and special projects as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Minimum DOD Top Secret Clearance 8570 IAT II level certification, i.e. Security + CE
A minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience Overview We are seeking a Lead System Administrator to provide technical support for our customer Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Fort Belvoir, VA. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at . Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the upmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any contractually mandated Federal COVID-19 requirements. More information can be found here . By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". Additional Job Information WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Location: Fort Belvoir, Va
Type of environment: Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
Noise level: Medium
Work schedule: Regular daytime shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs
Amount of Travel: 10% PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE US Citizen Active DoD Top Secret Clearance level OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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