Job Title: Systems Administrator 3

Duration: 06 Months Contract (Possibility of extension)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21240 (Onsite)

Payrate: $90-$100 per hour on w2 basis without any benefits

Clearance Type: Must have a current DoD Secret level security clearance

Work Schedule: 9/80A

Job Description

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, we brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining our shared mission, we will support you of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. With us, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We're seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to join its Classified Solutions team in Linthicum, MD. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Linthicum, MD campus - this is not a remote work opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Windows/VMware systems administrator.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
• Design, implement, and manage complex information systems to improve organizational efficiency and align with business goals.
• Design and implement VMware high-availability virtualized infrastructures.
• Maintain compatibility with existing architectures when implementing system enhancements.
• Develop and maintain Microsoft PowerShell scripts and Microsoft Group Policies.
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma or equivalent and 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Candidates must have a current DoD Secret level security clearance
• Candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment.
• Current Security +CE certification; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
• Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture.
• Ability to support multiple networks, ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and direct others as necessary.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information security related field.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
• Server management experience.
• Understanding basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
• Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions.
• VMWare experience with current version.
• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
• DoD 8140 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux).
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.

Thank you!