MANTECH

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Systems Administrator to join our team in Chantilly, VA.  This is a full-time onsite position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing Tier II IT Systems support on a wide range of technologies, including: VMware vCenter, Horizon View, Site Recovery Manager, SolarWinds, Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC), GEMOne, HP SANs, Certificate Services, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, Group Policies and Microsoft Windows Operating Systems 

• Diagnosing and resolving the performance, security, and/or technical challenges related to the platforms listed above

• Writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to accomplish repetitive tasks

• Participating in processes throughout all phases of the ITIL Service Lifecycle, including submitting Change Requests 

• Performing requirements analysis, requirements gathering, and integration for all platforms listed above

• Providing direction and guidance to less-experienced Systems Engineers 

• Investigating and resolving operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel

• Working on project teams responsible for engineering and packaging releases to integrate within the customer’s production IT environment

• Willingness to occasionally work after normal duty hours (nights and weekends) to support system maintenance or service outages

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of IT experience 

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II/8140 level Intermediate Certification required, ex., Security+, SecurityX 

• DoD 8570 computing environment certification required within 6 months of hire ex., MCSA, VCP, or equivalent

• Experience with Microsoft Windows 2008/2012/2016/2019 Servers; Microsoft Windows 10; administering Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, and workstation and server hardware; administering Microsoft Office 2010/2016; administering DNS, Group Policy, and PKI; administering vSphere, Horizon View, data backup, and antivirus software; basic networking including DHCP/TCPIP

• CISCO networking devices

• TACLANE encryption devices

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Systems, VMWare, and CISCO systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Information Technology or a related field

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows systems, including DNS, Group Policy, and PKI

• Good working knowledge of applying security best practices from DISA and/or vendors.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Basic networking

• Experience using a Service Desk ticketing system, such as Remedy or ServiceNow

• ITIL Foundations certification. 

• Scripting experience or willingness to learn. 

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current or active Top Secret security clearance, and be willing and able to obtain a polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.