System Administrator – Intermediate (Directory Services)

A successful Directory Services Administrator candidate will have::
• A solid understanding of client/server, networking and internet fundamentals
• A solid understanding of Windows server 2012 or Higher
• A solid understanding of Active Directory Administration
• A solid understanding of GPOs, Account management, domains and trusts, DNS, DHCP and server management
• A strong understanding of powershell scripting
• A solid understanding of Active Directory Domains and Trusts
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience with a hybrid environment that contains on-prem and cloud servers
• Extensive working knowledge of DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and Windows server deployment
• A strong troubleshooting background with the ability to assist with troubleshooting complex problems and issues with little to no supervision.
• Group Policy Administrator (GPA) understanding
• Experience with STIG and patching compliance
• Experience with managing an Enterprise Level Environment
• Experience with VMWare virtualization technologies
• Azure cloud environment experience
• Strong mentorship skills

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Server management to include deployment, management of security posture, and verifying core services
• Account management to include group, permissions, and basic configuration
• GPO Management using NetIQ Group Policy Administrator(GPA) and native tools
• RSAT tool experience
• DNS record management
• DHCP Server configuration and management
• Patching and DISA STIGing server to maintain required compliance
• Sites and services management
• Remedy ticketing system
• Manage servers in VMWare virtual environments
• Troubleshooting core services to include replication and domain trusts
• Powershell Script deployment and creation

Education & Experience:
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and 2 years of related experience in:
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Server or higher deployment
• Domain Controller deployment, configuration and management
• Account management using Active directory on-prem and Azure cloud environments
• Server management to include Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

Certifications:
• Required:
• Security+, or other qualifying IAT II certification.
• Microsoft AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals or ability to obtain within 90 days.

• Desired:
• Microsoft AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure

Security Clearance:
• Desired: Active Secret Clearance

• Required: Applicants must have eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance.

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.):
• The primary shift for this position is Sunday - Thursday, 0700 - 1530; however, this is a 24/7/365 mission, and the ability to support Day, Swing, and Mid operations is required. If a temporary schedule change is required to support operations, you will be provided with as much notice as the situation allows.
• Certification requirements are subject to change at the government's direction. If this occurs you will have 120 days to become compliant.

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]