General Dynamics Information Technology · 7 hours ago
Junior Microsoft SQL Server Engineer – Onsite - Active TS/SCI eligible
USA DC Washington
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $94K/yr
4+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Junior System Administrator to support secured communications for FEMA’s Office of National Continuity Programs in Bluemont, VA. The role will be responsible for a wide variety of continuity communications roles, including managing networking equipment and maintaining server infrastructure.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage the configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and deployment of Cisco networking equipment
Maintain Cisco enterprise and distribution switches, performing routine tasks such as VLAN assignments, port provisioning, and firmware updates, while assisting in the deployment of virtual switches
Plan, implement, and manage Windows Server 2019 infrastructure, including operating system configuration, network interface card configuration, and local policy implementation, while ensuring all platforms meet the latest security and version standards
Perform Active Directory Domain Services tasks, to include user/group management, OU management, DNS record updates, GPO management
Maintain VMware environment, including VMware ESXi hosts to perform VM deployments, snapshots, and performance monitoring, while ensuring current patching across virtual and physical platforms
Configure and monitor security management servers and perimeter sensors to ensure endpoint protection and network threat detection are active and up to date
Configure and update network policy servers and services
Utilize SolarWinds and Splunk to monitor network and server health to proactively identify performance degradation
Maintain technical documentation for system configurations to support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance and ongoing Authorization to Operate (ATO) accreditation efforts
Manage inventory control documents and life cycle maintenance schedules associated with operational equipment
Provide feedback and guidance in developing solutions to unique mission requirements involving replacement, upgrades, and augmentations to existing communications capabilities
Document and maintain standard operating procedures, routine tasks, updates to systems information in manuals, diagrams, reports, and flow charts
Assist directly in logistics operations pertaining to acquisition, receipt, relocation, and deployment of equipment
Qualification
Required
Top Secret clearance
Top Secret/SCI clearance eligibility
4 + years of related experience
US Citizenship required
Cisco LAN
Microsoft Server Administration
VMware vSphere
Available for travel within the continental United States for periods of time up to two weeks in support of mission activities
Possesses an active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance and possesses eligibility requirements to access sensitive compartmented information
Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to articulate complex mission information to members of U.S. Government's leadership
Be capable of establishing and cultivating friendly relationships with partner agency personnel, third party equipment providers, and sibling programs internal to FEMA
Must be self-sufficient and capable of maintaining required operational tempo when working autonomously or with minimal supervision
Preferred
Strong understanding of IP routing and switching fundamentals, including VLANs (802.1Q), enterprise switching architecture, and basic WAN transport principles
Working knowledge of Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2019, and Windows active directory
Experience in administrating VMware ESXi hosts and managing virtual machine within VMware environment
Understanding of core network protocols for troubleshooting and managing environments utilizing DNS, DHCP and ICMP, with a knowledge of secure transport (SSH, FTP), unified communications (SIP, SRTP) and routing (BGP, IGP)
Experience using network monitoring tools, such as SolarWinds and/or Splunk
Fundamental understanding of cyber security principles to include the operation of intrusion detection and intrusion prevention appliances
Working knowledge of implementing security technical implementation guidance (STIG) and conducting security content automation protocol (SCAP) compliance audits
Adept at utilizing Nessus or other vulnerability scanning tools for vulnerability discovery and analysis
Strong in performing technical troubleshooting to resolve hardware and software issues, using a fundamental understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS/DHCP services, and VLAN configurations to support
Basic understanding of voice over IP (VOIP) implementation to include how distributed voice services are managed by a communications management platform
Knowledge of generally accepted standards pertaining to technical writing/documentation associated with operational requirements documents, standard operating procedures, and quick reference guides
Benefits
A variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
A vision plan
A 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
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