Sr Windows Systems Engineer

Sr Windows Systems Engineer

Requirements

• Experience in a supervisory and/or mentorship capacity
• System security engineering expertise in one or more of the following: system security design process; engineering life cycle; information domain; cross domain solutions; commercial off-the-shelf and government off-the-shelf cryptography; identification; authentication; and authorization; system integration; risk management; intrusion detection; contingency planning; incident handling; configuration control; change management; auditing; certification and accreditation process; principles of IA (confidentiality, integrity, non-repudiation, availability, and access control); and security testing
• Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments. Assignments may be broad in nature requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
• Background in Windows server setup, deployment and maintenance
• Experience with hardening Windows environments
• Significant experience with system administration of server operating systems such as Microsoft Server (2012 R2/2016/2019)
• Proficient experience with one or more of the following: MECM, SCCM, Active Directory, Exchange, Virtualization
• Experience with integrating windows environments with monitoring solutions such as Microsoft SCOM and Splunk.
• Familiarity with supporting virtual desktops running Microsoft Windows
• Extensive Experience with Scripting/Automation through PowerShell or other scripting languages
• Experience troubleshooting issues in a growing environment
• Extensive Experience with log reviews, incident analysis, and identification of issue trends
• Experience with server patch management methodologies, such as SCCM or MECM
• Experience with installing, configuring, and managing active directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and other Microsoft COTS products
• Time management skills with the ability to work within an IT Service Management/ticketing system independently
• Ability to triage and properly classify incidents and prioritize work efforts accordingly
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Experience establishing goals and plans that meet project objectives.
• Track record of working effectively within a team, and support to peers toward improved processes and results
• Perform systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition, technical management, integration, system testing, and quality assurance.
• Must be able to work independently to develop solutions to technical problems.
• Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP along with an appropriate computing environment (CE) certification)

Responsibilities

• Review C&A documentation providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content
• Perform system installation, configuration maintenance, account maintenance, signature maintenance, patch management, and troubleshooting of operational IA and CND systems
• Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems.
• Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.
• Responsible for technical planning, system hardware-software-network design, development and integration, verification and validation, and fielding.
• Provide technical support, administration, and monitoring of Microsoft Windows systems within a physical and virtual environment.
• Decommission server(s) upon request through approved engineering change solution.
• Install and/or remove service application and scripting components
• Maintain server hardware and software assets in compliance with supporting third party vendor and lease requirements.
• Implement capacity planning and tuning actions for server assets
• Provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems. Rapidly distinguish isolated user problems from enterprise-wide application and system problems.
• Support operations, maintenance and troubleshooting for end user workstations, to include desktop applications.
• Lead effort to collect data, conduct analysis, develop, and implement solutions associated with incident tickets and requirements.
• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement to support effective and efficient operations
• Develop and document solutions to complex technical issues.
• Provide follow-up reports (technical findings, feedback, and resolution steps taken) for Root Cause Analysis and process improvement initiatives.
• Support customer requirements in a 24/7/365 environment and be able to provide on-call support during outages occurring after hours; may involve shift work.
• Update operations and monitoring documentation for 24/7/365 Operations Watch personnel.
• Responsible for the security and management of Windows servers in multiple production environments
• Solve complex integration and technical Windows and Hyper-V problems in a dynamic fast-paced environment
• Perform automation tasks through scripting and testing
• Provide mentorship and training for junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of AWS or Azure cloud services and the cloud ecosystem.
• Experience operating and maintaining systems in a Linux environment
• Certification relating to Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Certification or MCSA (Microsoft Certified System Administrator)
• Experience with SAN or network storage setup and administration
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Familiarity with Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI) concepts and solutions
• Experience with troubleshooting within a security environment
• Experience with backup and restore procedures