Principal Windows Systems Administrator Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Principal Windows Systems Administrator to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal or external customers, in written and oral format;
- Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact;
- Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases;
- Works under minimal direction and independently determines and develops approach to solutions;
- Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security;
- Able to support multiple networks. Ensure necessary administration tasks are completed; direct others as necessary;
- Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists;
- Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis;
- Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed;
- Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions;
- Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, system components;
- Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts;
- Perform as a Windows System Administrator for a classified government contract.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk);
- Currently Active Top Secret clearance or SCI access;
- Rudimentary Scripting;
- Experience with Certification & Accreditation process;
- VMWare experience with current version;
- Server management;
- Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment;
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM related field;
- Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems;
- Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions;
- Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP or similar security certification;
- Windows domain architecture experience;
- Understanding basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification;
- DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco);
- Creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.