SOC
Windows Systems Administrator - Malibu, CA - Secret clearance required Informati
SOC, Malibu, California, United States, 90263
Windows Systems Administrator
needed for a
contract to hire
opportunity with SOC's client to work
on-site in Malibu, CA.
*An active Secret Clearance is required for the role*
Essential Duties: Work with multi-disciplined team members under general supervision
Provide a friendly and professional point of contact for customers
Perform independent troubleshooting of complex incidents
Perform a multi-disciplined range of technical system and application activities
Install, configure, and maintain multiplatform systems hardware, software, and components
Administer and manage Windows and Linux systems in the operations, engineering, analysis, and test environments
Administer installation of software, hardware, file system management, backups, process control, user administration, and device management
Resolve a wide variety of complex system failures, troubleshooting software, hardware, and network problems
Perform system and user account maintenance
Test and assess security configuration of Windows servers
Monitor, evaluate, and optimize system performance
Analyze, test, and implement security patches and hardening
Document maintenance & ticketing actions
Develop and promote standard operating procedures and conduct routine hardware and software audits of servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines
If required, assist in IT security incident response and documentation
Required Skills:
Experience in Windows systems administration
Understanding of multiplatform system hardening (e.g., DISA STIG, SCAP)
Strong understanding of VMware vSphere virtual environments
Experience with scripting for task automation (e.g., PowerShell, Batch, BASH)
Proficient knowledge of cyber security technology and trends (e.g., Tenable, McAfee, Splunk)
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g., switching, routing, firewalls, load balancing)
Experience with system monitoring & alerting tools (e.g., Nagios)
Experience working within an accredited system
Ability to work independently & in a team environment
An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
Preferred Skills:
Ideally 4-7 year of experience in a related Admin role
A Top Secret/SCI security clearance with in-scope polygraph is preferred
Experience in multiplatform systems administration (Windows and Linux) is desired
Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 configuration, management, and troubleshooting
Understanding of Group Policy management
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (8, 9)
Some experience with SAN management (e.g., NetApp, Dell Unity, HPE GreenLake)
Experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (i.e., Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops)
Exchange Server 2019 configuration, management, and troubleshooting
Experience with systems management and automation software e.g., (Endpoint Configuration Manager, Satellite, Ansible, Systems Center Orchestrator)
Experience in multiplatform environments (Windows and Linux)
Experience with High Performance Computing
Employment Prerequisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
#INDSOC
Estimated Min Rate : $45.50
Estimated Max Rate : $65.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr
needed for a
contract to hire
opportunity with SOC's client to work
on-site in Malibu, CA.
*An active Secret Clearance is required for the role*
Essential Duties: Work with multi-disciplined team members under general supervision
Provide a friendly and professional point of contact for customers
Perform independent troubleshooting of complex incidents
Perform a multi-disciplined range of technical system and application activities
Install, configure, and maintain multiplatform systems hardware, software, and components
Administer and manage Windows and Linux systems in the operations, engineering, analysis, and test environments
Administer installation of software, hardware, file system management, backups, process control, user administration, and device management
Resolve a wide variety of complex system failures, troubleshooting software, hardware, and network problems
Perform system and user account maintenance
Test and assess security configuration of Windows servers
Monitor, evaluate, and optimize system performance
Analyze, test, and implement security patches and hardening
Document maintenance & ticketing actions
Develop and promote standard operating procedures and conduct routine hardware and software audits of servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines
If required, assist in IT security incident response and documentation
Required Skills:
Experience in Windows systems administration
Understanding of multiplatform system hardening (e.g., DISA STIG, SCAP)
Strong understanding of VMware vSphere virtual environments
Experience with scripting for task automation (e.g., PowerShell, Batch, BASH)
Proficient knowledge of cyber security technology and trends (e.g., Tenable, McAfee, Splunk)
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g., switching, routing, firewalls, load balancing)
Experience with system monitoring & alerting tools (e.g., Nagios)
Experience working within an accredited system
Ability to work independently & in a team environment
An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
Preferred Skills:
Ideally 4-7 year of experience in a related Admin role
A Top Secret/SCI security clearance with in-scope polygraph is preferred
Experience in multiplatform systems administration (Windows and Linux) is desired
Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 configuration, management, and troubleshooting
Understanding of Group Policy management
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (8, 9)
Some experience with SAN management (e.g., NetApp, Dell Unity, HPE GreenLake)
Experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (i.e., Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops)
Exchange Server 2019 configuration, management, and troubleshooting
Experience with systems management and automation software e.g., (Endpoint Configuration Manager, Satellite, Ansible, Systems Center Orchestrator)
Experience in multiplatform environments (Windows and Linux)
Experience with High Performance Computing
Employment Prerequisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
#INDSOC
Estimated Min Rate : $45.50
Estimated Max Rate : $65.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr