SMS is currently seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to join the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) effort. This program is establishing a modern secure web service (SWS) operation as part of a state-of-the-art, highly automated platform capable of supporting a rapidly expanding customer population. Apply today to become part of the team that is assisting CESO as they migrate to a high security cloud environment by providing network and communication services, monitoring services, and system administration. This position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site. 2nd Shift hours are Monday-Friday, 12pm-8pm.

As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 45 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

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Primary Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and implement detailed documentation for standard systems operating procedures to be used across the enterprise.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Analyze available hardware and software from outside vendors and make recommendation for purchase and installation of cost-effective solutions.
• Review work performed by lower-level technical staff.
• Work both independently as well as in coordination with network
• administrators to maintain the smooth operation of a multi-user computer system.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of overall related experience with a Windows servers' environment (e.g. 2008r2 and 2012r2). Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• An active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position.
• Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at least IAT level II, e.g Security+ce.
• Candidate may be asked to obtain CI Poly in future
• Experience with configuration, troubleshooting and maintaining VMware environments.
• Experience with Remote Desktop Services
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and experience in other languages like Python.
• Experience with application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.
• Experience with Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)
• Experience with Group Policy Management (GPO) and applying Local Security Policies
• Experience with Windows Task Scheduler
• Experience Managing Active Directory
• Experience with System (hardware) and application (software) installation and configuration.
• Application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experienced with DISA and DISA's support to mission partners
• DoD TS/SCI clearance required - CI Poly Preferred
• Integration of Network Management (NM) and Element Management (EM) systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems highly desired.
• Experience with support systems to include enclave Ethernet switches, storage area networks (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS).
• Candidates with a thorough knowledge of networking principles to included TCP/IP a plus.
• Experience with a ticketing system such as BMC Remedy.
• ITIL v3 Foundation certified
• Linux OS experience.
• Solaris OS experience.
• Experience working with virtual environments.

SMS is a veteran-owned network integrator established in 1976. With an employee retention rate averaging over 3 years, our ability to hire quality people and retain them in a rapidly evolving IT market proves why we are a world-class information technology company. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices. As a result, SMS is proud to be ISO 9001:2008 Registered and a CMMI Level 3 certified company, ensuring that we continue to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers, partners and employees.

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.