- The Contractor shall serve as the primary POC when installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining software and hardware related to Windows services / functions; to include Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Windows 10 client, AD, WSUS, and GPO.
- The Contractor shall perform related software updates and upgrades.
- The Contractor shall maintain related system documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)s, job aids, or similar
- The Contractor shall create and maintain current knowledge of Windows-related trends and issues including current emerging technologies and best practices.
- The Contractor shall act as a technical consultant.
- The Contractor shall provide Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 level support for incident or problem management, in relation the Sponsor's specific mission system, as needed.
- The Contractor shall work with Tier 4 support, vendors, and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
- The Contractor shall participate in the design, installation, configuration, testing, acceptance, and documentation for information system changes to hardware and software.
- The Contractor shall help the organization meet KPI and SLA requirements by proactively monitoring the information system logs and alerts.
- The Contractor shall ensure Backups and Disaster Recovery operations are successful.
- The Contractor shall test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement fixes.
- The Contractor shall assess system loads and work with tech lead on developing tuning recommendations.
- The Contractor shall write and maintain custom PowerShell scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks (for example automate O&M tasks and patching).
- The Contractor shall support information system ATO requirements by participating in security audits or scans and remediation's.
- The Contractor shall participate in new user requirements service requests process such as technical exchange meetings, design reviews, management briefings.
- The Contractor shall assist with VMWare and occasionally with various other client-based applications in a Windows or Linux environment.
- The Contractor shall travel periodically to perform duties. Estimated travel is twice a year to both US and overseas locations.
- Demonstrated experience with Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and higher.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft SQL Server/DBA, WSUS, and SCCM.
- Demonstrated experience with Dell Unity and NAS storage technologies.
- Demonstrated experience with VMWare virtualization technology.
- Demonstrated experience with Scripting and disaster recovery.
- Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining servers, laptop, desktop, and printer hardware.
- Demonstrated experience using TCP/IP, SSL, Power Shell, and SSH.
- Demonstrated experience with DNS, DHCP, IIS, Group Policy, AD/LDAP, KMS, Registry and File System Security
- Demonstrated experience with Endpoint Security and Remote Server Mgmt.
- Demonstrated experience and in-depth understanding of Active Directory in a multi-site domain
- Demonstrated experience understanding security baselines such as NIST, DISA, or FIPS.
- Demonstrated experience applying efficient task management and ability to adjust to changing requirements.
- Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining system documentation.
- Demonstrated experience with intrusion detection (logs), firewalls, SSL, VPN's, risk analysis, IDS / IPS configuration, monitoring, and optimization, security auditing and threat analysis.
- Demonstrated experience with Splunk, Qumulos, Solarwinds
- Demonstrated experience with standardized orchestration and automation tools
- Demonstrated experience using 2FA (two-factor authentication).
- Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal skills, and working as part of a team.
- Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and experience commensurate with the requested Level in system's administration; or if no degree equivalent experience in system's administration within the requested Level.
- Certifications(s)
- COMPTIA related certifications (Server+, Network+, Security+)
- ITIL
- MCSA
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) About The DarkStar Group Our Company The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you.
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
- 100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
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Description
The DarkStar Group is seeking a Systems Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Chantilly, VA.
Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program.
THE PROGRAMThe DarkStar Group is a member of 100% of the winning teams for the largest technology program in the Intel Community.
We've been supporting this customer on many different sub-projects of this program since our founding in 2013.We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with Engineers who have done exceptional work, and we've retained our staff by paying very strong salaries, and working hard to ensure each Engineer is doing work that aligns with their career interest.
THE PROJECTThe Sponsor's Information Technology team provides operation and maintenance for a complex global multi-site Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN).
The Sponsor requires support specializing in the operation and maintenance of the LAN and WAN infrastructure.The Sponsor seeks polished skills in design, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting for short-duration network improvement projects that require knowledge and skills using a mix of different vendor hardware, networking/security protocols, and software management configurations.
The work will be done in a team environment.The Sponsor is looking for one part-time person for an initial estimated POP of 1 yr, but will also accept one full time person for an initial estimated POP of 6 months.
THE ROLE * The Contractor shall work on a small team responsible for operation and maintenance (O&M) of a medium-sized integrated information system (IS).
* very strong salaries;
* an 8% 401(k) contribution; * 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
* the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
* a generous training budget;
* $25,000 employee referral bonuses;
* business development / growth incentives; and
* top notch company swag.
We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
