Lead Systems Administrator

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a team of 6 - 8 admins.
• Configure and maintain complex Active Directory forests and domains across a complex network with over 5,000 users and 15,000 Active Directory objects.
• Designed, built, and maintained a virtualized environment: Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and VMWare ESXi operating system. 
• Creates and maintains comprehensive documentation of the Active Directory design and configuration
• Responsible for day-to-day administration duties including Windows Active Directory object maintenance. Conducts complex troubleshooting and repair tasks on Active Directory, Windows Server 2012-2019, Domain Controllers, user authentication and other operational systems as needed.
• Support implementation of new design/layout for Active Directory structure or schema
• Administer active directory security
• Works with vendors to evaluate new products and features related to Active Directory
• Individual will research, evaluate, design, implement, and maintain system and product solutions, applying knowledge of engineering principles. Individual will also provide technical direction and engineering support for projects and infrastructure.
• Individual should possess in depth technical knowledge and hands-on experience with Active Directory Domain Services
• Work within a bastion forest solution to provide comprehensive security and management across multiple Active Directory forests.
• Monitoring, backup, and restoration procedures for Active Directory.
• Perform Group Policy Object Management and Configuration
• Maintained and administered multiple application servers such as ePO, Splunk, and WSUS.
• Designed, built, and maintained a virtualized environment using Cisco HyperFlex and VMWare ESXi operating system.
• Applied monthly security patches via SCCM, implemented quarterly STIG updates, and reviewed weekly ACAS security scans
• Installed and tested functionality and integration of defense messaging software and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product software
• Created custom shell scripts and surpassed standards for quarterly baselines
• Continually monitor environment to ensure best practices and Federal guidelines are being followed.
• Participates in routine meetings and special projects as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum DOD Top Secret Clearance

• 8570 IAT II level certification, i.e. Security + CE
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience

We are seeking a Lead System Administrator to provide technical support for our customer Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Fort Belvoir, VA. 

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Fort Belvoir, Va
• Type of environment: Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Regular daytime shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs
• Amount of Travel: 10%