Seeking a Windows Server System Administrator in the Chesapeake, Virginia area to work closely with NCWDG department management.

Job Duties:

- Assist with designing and fielding special purpose systems for critical missions, utilizing the latest virtualization products and recommending hardware procurement.

- Design and support a virtualized windows server environment utilizing VMware & vCenter Server to manage windows virtualization on R&D and live windows server environments.
- Provide day-to-day Information Systems (IS) engineering services to support the operation of the Command's AIS classified and internal special access networks.
- Provide day-to-day infrastructure maintenance for Command AIS systems.
- Provide system-engineering services to troubleshoot/correct network, system and software failures as reported by network users of the Command network.
- Provide training and support for AIS personnel on network configuration, troubleshooting, operational procedures and use of software packages on the numerous Command networks.
- Draft and maintain up-to-date system drawings to accurately reflect the configuration of the Command’s classified computer networks.
- Provide communications network support to on-going Program Management Office (PMO) sponsored research and development programs involving information systems mission requirements as tasked by management.
- Provide general system engineering support to the Command as required and tasked by NCWDG department management.
- Understand user needs and expectations for AIS functions.
- Understanding of Linux environments from the end user point of view.
- Identify system data, hardware, or software components required to meet user needs.
- Create an IS disaster recovery plan.
- Provide software and hardware architectural analysis.
- Provide testing & evaluation support for network systems.
- Manage software and software license

Required education and experience

- Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI poly
- Bachelors and five (5 ) years or more experience or 8 years of related experience.
- Security + ce certification (or any iat level 2 certification)
- 4 years of windows and/or network experience.
- Windows Server 2008/2012 r2 experience
- VMware expertise. Using esxi and vsphere version 5.1 and up.
- vCenter Server expertise managing a mid- level enterprise.
- Active directory, dns and group policy expertise.
- Linux experience: ubuntu, red hat, and general linux experience.
- Basic network switch and routing experience.
- Ability to rack and stack servers. Lift 50lbs or more
- Ability to lead entry level system administrators
- Security monitoring & auditing (sccm) acas & solar winds tools experience desired.
- Ability to evaluate technologies for factors such as cost, portability, compatibility, usability for implementation, etc.
- Ability to attend building architecture meetings an provide valid input on equipment requirements/needs