Windows System Administrator

Be Challenged and Make a Difference 

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. 

Description of Task to be Performed:

AnaVation is seeking a Windows System Administrator to join our team and support our mission critical customer in Reston, VA. As our Windows System Administrator you will maintain and fully support AWS cloud capabilities for hosting cybersecurity tools and databases and administer and maintain current capabilities and technology stacks, including patching and upgrades to all services and technologies. The Windows System Administrator will also provide primary WSUS technical support to program team and service users, including the support of PKI integration of web-enabled community portal, and any Windows server builds. Other responsibilities

include providing technical support to the on-premise data transfer hub, supporting engineers in creating technical documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and configuring cloud monitoring dashboards and alerting. The Systems Administrator will also support Azure Cloud transitions.

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
• Education & Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience related to specific functional area
• Certifications: Currently hold IAT II and CSSP Infrastructure certifications, or be able to attain a CompTIA CYSA+ certification AND CSSP Infrastructure or equivalent certification
• Experience and knowledge on:
• Working collaboratively across cross-functional teams of all experience levels
• Supporting classified cloud computer systems supporting Intelligence Community customers.
• Monitoring and managing system resources, including CPU, storage, and other cloud resources to maintain operating efficiency performance.
• Performing systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts.
• Experience setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating resources for database and other application hosting for Windows systems (Cloud preferred).
• Experience with backup, restore, and testing of database and systems.
• Experience supporting WSUS setup and administration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security Certifications: CySA+, CSSP Infrastructure or equivalent certification
• AWS, Azure or Windows Server 2016 certifications

Benefits 

· Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents 

· 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents 

· 100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance 

· 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents 

· 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting 

· Competitive Pay 

· Generous paid leave and holiday package 

· Tuition and training reimbursement 

· Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation 

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!