Sr Systems Administrator with Security Clearance - Herndon, VA, United States - Consulting Services Group, LLC

Description

GENERAL PURPOSE:
Consulting Services Group (CSG) is a premier provider of support services, bringing a new and unique level of subject matter expertise to our clients, with a focus on intelligence, communication solutions, information technology, social media, and logistics
We are seeking a Sr
Systems Administrator to support our team in Herndon, VA
Competitive candidates will be self-motivated, organized, and eager to learn
Outstanding communication skills are a must
You will have the opportunity to lead projects and work on other medium to large projects
Duties include working on teams responsible for making purchase recommendations, maintenance, installation, configuration, deployment and management of enterprise-wide infrastructure and software systems
You will perform systems security administration functions, including developing user profiles, accounts, group policy and maintaining system documentation
You will also develop and monitor policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources
You may be assigned responsibility for mentoring and managing less experienced staff

Responsibilities:

• Work on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative

Develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope following detailed instructions.

• Configure software and resolve technical problems on servers.
• Advise IT Director on hardware/software integration and scheduling.
• Manage Microsoft Entra, Active Directory, and domain configurations.
• Scripting and automation using tools such as Powershell, Ansible, Teraform, etc.
• Track and maintain lifecycle requirements and recommend replacement, upgrade, or termination of hardware/software.
• Provide technical support to program employees for complex system issues or problems as well as mentor and cultivate fellow talented staff members.
• Perform scans, maintenance, and patching on a routine basis at the host level to ensure optimal system performance, security, and compliance.
• CSG Help Desk ticketing system responsibilities for change management (CM) and request for change (RFC) management (help desk function).
• Familiarity with Elastic stack, Nutanix, VMware, as well as network routing and switching

Required Qualifications:

• Experienced with frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, and theories.
• Minimum of 7 years of System Administrator experience.
• Considered an emerging authority, who applies extensive technical expertise.
• Experienced in server administration and system administration.
• Familiarity with Elastic stack, Nutanix, VMware, as well as network routing and switching

Education:
Associate or bachelor's degree in a closely related field, or equivalent experience required

Clearance:
Must have current/active DOD Secret security clearance

Other:

Certifications required:
CompTIA Security+ (required)

Certifications desired:
Other industry certifications preferred (MCSA, MCSE)
Work Environment
Work is typically performed in an office environment, requiring the use of computer terminals and standard office equipment to accomplish work objectives
Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds


Employee Status:
Full-Time

Job Location:
On site in Herndon,

Virginia Salary:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits:
We provide compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications
We are proud of the benefits that we offer In addition to a competitive salary, we provide no cost health, dental, and vision insurance options for our employees
Our paid time off is a generous accrual program with additional time off for sick leave for you or your dependents wellbeing and paid military leave
Our 14 holidays allow our staff the flexibility to take alternative days off throughout the year
Employees also benefit from a retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Additionally, we offer life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a rich employee referral program

Application:
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Consulting Services Group, LLC is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability
For more information, see Equal Employment Opportunity
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules
Your experience helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings.