Sr System Administrator - DOD Secret

Company: The Computer Merchant, Ltd
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Job Title : System Administrator- DOD Secret
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Wage Range:$35-37/hr
Job Number: 23-00504

Job Description: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a System Administrator with an active DOD Secret clearance to work from their Scottsdale, AZ facility. Utilizing your strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you'll serve as a front-line interface to users with technical issues by conducting systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies. Your duties may include installing new software, troubleshooting, granting permissions to applications and training users. You'll also be responsible for the day-to-day support of server services by performing server administration for physical and virtual server operating systems and configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting of physical and virtual hardware and network related interfaces on servers. And, you'll perform OS and vendor software patching on servers and monitor physical and virtual servers performance using monitoring tools.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.

Clearance Requirements:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

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• Familiar with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, and DISA STIG requirements
  
• Proficient in Windows 10
  
• Experience with Windows 10 to 11 migrations
  
• Proficient with anti-virus updates and troubleshooting
  
• Familiar with desktop imaging technologies, Ghost, Clonezilla, MDT
  
• Experience supporting Virtual Desktops and thin clients
  
• Proficient in end user support in both local and remote situations
  
  
  What you bring to the table:
  
  
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  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
    
  • Strong troubleshooting skills within the servers OS as well as both networking and storage technologies
    
  • Good understanding of server based operating systems
    
  • Hands-on experience deploying and supporting large-scale enterprise server solutions
    
    
    What sets you apart:
    
    
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    • Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
      
    • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
      
    • Commitment to ongoing professional development
      
      
      What you'll experience:
      
      
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      • Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
        
      • A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
        
      • Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered
        
        
        Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
        
        * While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

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