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Lead Windows Systems Administrator - Active Top Secret

The One 23 Group

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Job Description

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At The One 23 Group, our mission is to set the benchmark for excellence in government services. We empower our clients in the Department of War, Intelligence Community, and Federal Civilian sectors to excel with our advanced capabilities. Our dedication lies in fostering a people-first culture, underpinned by steadfast ethical principles. Embracing innovative technologies and process improvements, we are steadfast in our journey toward a future that is both bright and transformative.

Our expertise spans Enterprise IT, Mission IT and Cyber. With our global footprint, we place a strong emphasis on nurturing our people and culture, which forms the core of our successful strategies in leadership and financial management. We pride ourselves on our extensive experience and effective approach, ensuring that we lead with both innovation and integrity.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Lead Windows Systems Administrator to provide systems engineering and administration support for mission-critical, contract-owned systems operating in a classified DoD environment. This position delivers Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support, oversees the lifecycle maintenance of enterprise Windows infrastructure, and leads a team of systems administrators responsible for daily operations and engineering activities.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role supporting secure Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, VDI, storage, backup, and network environments.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role supporting secure Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, VDI, storage, backup, and network environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and coordinate technical activities of assigned system administrators, providing leadership on enterprise Windows infrastructure operations.
  • Provide Tier 3 support for in-house developed systems and site-unique enhancements.
  • Maintain Windows server operating systems at Government-required versions.
  • Maintain COTS, GOTS, and Open-Source software at required versions.
  • Install, configure, test, administer, and troubleshoot server and client software upgrades.
  • Develop engineering assessments of system configurations and recommend improvements.
  • Support network monitoring activities and firewall configuration as required.
  • Administer Active Directory architecture, DNS, DHCP, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments.
  • Manage VMware environments including vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
  • Support SAN storage, enterprise backup and recovery solutions, and automation through PowerShell scripting.
  • Participate in change and configuration control processes to ensure compliance within classified DoD environments.

Requirements:

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate the technical activities of assigned systems administrators supporting enterprise Windows infrastructure.
  • Provide Tier 3 support for in-house developed systems and site-unique enhancements.
  • Maintain Windows Server operating systems at Government-required versions.
  • Maintain COTS, GOTS, and open-source software at required versions.
  • Install, configure, test, administer, and troubleshoot server and client software upgrades.
  • Develop engineering assessments of system configurations and recommend improvements.
  • Support network monitoring activities and firewall configuration as required.
  • Administer Active Directory architecture, DNS, DHCP, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments.
  • Manage VMware environments, including vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
  • Support SAN storage, enterprise backup and recovery solutions, and automation through PowerShell scripting.
  • Participate in change and configuration control processes to ensure compliance within classified DoD environments.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility; AND,
  • DoD 8140/8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II (IAT-II) certification; AND,
  • 10 years of relevant IT systems engineering or systems administration experience supporting enterprise Windows environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting systems within classified DoD enterprise environments.
  • Experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
  • PowerShell scripting and automation experience.

Equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Vacancy posted 14 days ago
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