System Administrator Lead

Requisition #: SYSTE02684

Job Title: System Administrator Lead

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Clearance Level: Active DoD - TS

Required Certification(s):

• Possess a DoD 8570.01-M baseline certification (same as Security + certification) at the time of initial employment that satisfies the IAT II level during the entire life time of the task award.
• Within 6 months of appointment employee shall obtain a computing environment certification relevant to job duties, subject to discretion of organization Information Assurance Manager (IAM).

**Selected applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. **

SUMMARY:

Agile Defense is seeking a Senior Administrator Team Lead for an opportunity with the Research Development Engineering Command, Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, Chief Information Office (CCDC, ECBC CIO).

DUTIES:

• Ensure the ECBC Enterprise Windows Server System is fully functional twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week.
• Ensure that the ECBC Enterprise Windows Server System meets all DoD 8500 series security requirements.
• Implement and monitor the ECBC Enterprise Windows Server System backup and restore operations as defined within existing SOP’s provided by the government.
• Provide development of systems architecture and other system engineering/administration documentation.
• Create test plans to allow for a proper evaluation of hardware and software being considered for implementation.
• Provide written evaluations of system concepts, system designs, and system support program proposals with the goal of recommending actions for optimizing system performance to include evaluations of technical and production performance.
• Implement and monitor the ECBC Enterprise Windows Server System disaster recovery plan.
• Implement and monitor the ECBC Enterprise Windows Server System testing and installation of patches, updates, additional tools and future versions of all software on a daily basis.
• Ensure the ECBC Enterprise Windows Server System daily logs are kept on the ECBC Enterprise Windows Server and are provided to the ECBC IAM (Cybersecurity Manager) upon request
• Troubleshoot all IT issues for the assurance of the ECBC Enterprise Windows Server System server reliability.
• Provide recommendations to the TPOC that address the future performance needs of the Enterprise Windows Server System through ongoing monitoring of capacity planning and management for the continuity and functionality of the system operations and integration.
• Perform full beta-testing to ensure full functionality and integration with all ECBC Enterprise Windows Server systems prior to applying changes to production systems.
• For new projects or systems, the contractor shall provide the TPOC with written test plan for approval prior to implementation. The TPOC shall approve the plan within one week of receipt. The Contractor shall provide written testing results prior to putting systems into production.
• Perform preventative maintenance and server patching after normal business hours.
• Upgrade, maintain and provide security patches on all ECBC CIO/CCDC G-6 servers in this environment. Ensure compliance with Cybersecurity Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAS) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS).
• Control the organization’s data resources, which include managing multiple relational databases and servers.
• Provide database design, and implement security systems solutions that will provide detection, prevention, containment, and deterrence mechanisms to protect and maintain the integrity of data files.
• Maintain the integrity of the data, recover corrupted data and eliminate data redundancy.
• Optimize database performance.
• Provide support for Oracle, Wordpress, Sybase, MicroSoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server or as needed for other relational databases.
• Work with the applications development teams(s), and focus on the back-end portion of data storage and performance considerations for application systems being developed.
• Design, implement, administer, and maintain databases in integrated, virtual, grid architecture.
• Provide System Administration of VMWare Products (e.g. ESXi 3.5, VSphere 4.0, VMWare Center), Storage Area Networks, and for DELL and HP hardware platforms.
• Administer system security tools (e.g. Symantec End Point Protection, NTP, AV, and McAfee Solidcore).
• Administer Active Directory, (Windows Server Update Services) WSUS, (Microsoft Operations Manager) MOM, Citrix, (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) VDI, (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) DHCP, (Dynamic Name Server) DNS, Print Server's, File Server's, Veritas, and Microsoft clustering.
• Provide engineering consulting and compliance management as required by government policy.
• Assist in technical evaluation of the vendor submissions for compliance with government defined specifications.
• Prepare and present training information to the Project manager or technical staff and user personnel.
• Maintain systems and data integrity that includes virus checking. Ensure maximum availability and performance given resources.
• Optimize system layout and monitor capacity restraints. Monitor and administer database security, create and administer user accounts. Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain the database.
• Backup and recover the database.
• Configure database network services.
• Interpret and write SQL queries and coach developers in SQL scripting. Also, develop and execute queries for ad-hoc retrievals and data mining.
• Support application development and testing to include: the review of application data models and database designs (logical & physical) with developers suggesting efficiencies where appropriate.
• Provide support for file backup systems, including the Network Appliance/Veritas Spectralogic system.
• Provide/oversee independent backup for designated systems. Produce mirrored copies of tapes for off- site storage. Coordinate storage of tapes with librarian. Provide emergency recovery tape backups for all servers.
• Provide full support for administering a variety of Operation systems: Linux, VMware, Apple MAC and IOS, Android, Windows servers, Citrix server including web application and backups, and other operating systems.
• Provide support for administering Wordpress and Oracle systems
• Manage authentication and permissions including eDirectory and Single Sign On (SSO) Support. Liaison with connected agencies.
• Participate in Change Management Control process and submit Request for Change in accordance with ECBC/CCDC G-6 policy.
• Maintain ECBC’s Citrix environment for both thin clients and remote access as directed by the TPOC.
• Provide IT support for IP base VTC system

Qualifications

Education and Certifications:

• BS Degree
• Possess a DoD 8570.01-M baseline certification (same as Security + certification) at the time of initial employment that satisfies the IAT II level during the entire life time of the task award.
• Within 6 months of appointment employee shall obtain a computing environment certification relevant to job duties, subject to discretion of organization Information Assurance Manager (IAM).

Background Needed and Years of Experience:

• Experience providing software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages and implementation of security patches and upgrades.
  
  
  
• 10+ years of professional experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable.

Strength Demands:

Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Physical Requirements:

• Stand or Sit
• Walk
• Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel
• Talk or Hear
• See

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About Us!

Agile Defense is an Information Technology Solutions provider committed to partnering with our customers to deliver the highest level of service to our customers. We provided Information Technology (IT) services to the U.S. Government, including several United States Civil agencies and various branches within the U.S. Department of Defense.

Agile Defense has established a solid reputation of partnering with our customers to deliver innovative IT solutions with our “Listen. Think. Innovate.” philosophy.

At Agile Defense, we know that our employees are our most important asset. We believe in our responsibility to our fellow employees, customers, company, and to our country. We promote teamwork, integrity, and creativity; we expect our fellow employees to also live these values.

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