Systems Administrator

Abacus Technology Corporation is seeking a Systems Administrator to plan, install, and maintain computer systems, including physical and virtual servers, storage area networks, and network attached storage on five enclaves. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in systems administration, a Bachelor’s degree, and be certified at IAT Level II. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows technologies, VMWare ESXi, and vCenter is also required.

Requirements

• 3 years experience in systems administration in a Windows based environment
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field desired
• Must be certified at IAT Level II (e.g., Security+, or other certification satisfying DoD 8570 certification requirements)
• Microsoft certification a plus
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows technologies, including Active Directory, Windows Administration, scripting, and Windows configuration techniques
• Experience with Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022; MS SQL Server 2016 and 2019; and VMWare ESXi, vCenter, and vSAN, and Horizon
• Experience administering servers in a virtualized production environment using VMWare vSphere 7.x or 8.x technology
• Experience with PowerShell for command line and scripting to include scripting for account management, patch deployment, software inventory, service control, and/or object attribute modification
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining servers with Microsoft Windows
• Experience with rack mounted or blade server hardware
• Experience with Active Directory to include creating accounts and groups and navigating a domain tree
• Experience creating and modifying Group Policy Objects
• Experience managing and troubleshooting DNS functions
• Knowledge of DHCP server functionality
• Experience troubleshooting Domain Controllers and familiarity with replication issues
• Experience with a trouble ticket system such as Remedy or ServiceNow
• Experience with security as it pertains to server infrastructure, desktops, laptops, servers, firewalls, routers, and intrusion detection systems (IDS)
• Experience with a backup solution, hands-on experience with backup and restore procedures, and disaster recovery planning
• Must have experience with RMF and applying STIGs
• Working knowledge of IT Systems Maintenance Compliance processes to include information assurance vulnerability management (IAVM)
• Experience creating, reviewing, and revising security documentation and artifacts
• Strong understanding of network fundamentals to include TCP/IP and sub-nets desired
• Experience with Storage Area Networks desired
• Experience with DoD IT environment and networks
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, analytical skills to troubleshoot issues, and an ability to conceptualize server infrastructures and configurations
• Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI)
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Work-life balance in a dynamic and supportive environment