DFS System Admin

The Junior System Administrator is responsible for providing a full range of IT support services to customer activities including client/server services and administration of enterprise network infrastructure. You will demonstrate an understanding of System/ Network administration functions in Windows Server 2008R2 and Windows 7 environments including Active Directory, DNS, GPO?s and auditing. Experience with Linux and integrating Linux into an Active Directory environment.

General Responsibilities:
-Experience / understanding of virtualized environments (VMWare 5.x) and knowledge of provisioning hardware, storage, resources and configuration/administration, including high-availability and failover services.
-Configuration, migration, and O&M of Windows OS and Windows based applications.
-Configuration and O&M of RHEL OS and Linux based applications.
-Experience with RAIDs, SANs, High Availability, Backups and Disaster Recovery is desired.
-Experience in security hardening of Operating Systems in a standalone environment as well as through GPOs preferred.
-Perform maintenance, repair and upgrade hardware and printers; interfacing with support repair techs.
-Research and order hardware/software to meet customer needs.
-Experience in setup/configuration of network devices.
-Basic understanding of routing protocols and routing between networks.
-Provide superior customer service; possess strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills in a dynamic customer centric environment.
-Occasional travel.

Mandatory Skills:
-Bachelor?s degree (in Computer Science or related field) or equivalent, and two to four years of related experience.
-Security+ certification.
-Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering)
-Years of Experience Required: 4+
-Years of Experience in Lieu of a Degree: no substitution
-Minimum Clearance to Start: TS/SCI
-IAT2 certification preferred at start/required within 6 months

Preferred Skills:
-MCP certification desired
-CCNA certification desired
-Previous experience supporting the DCGS-A is highly desired