Windows System Administratorwith Secret Clearance

CALNET INC
Columbia, SC, United States
7 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
0 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Multitier Architecture Microsoft Windows Active Directory Backup Devices Capability Maturity Model Integration CompTIA Security+ Information Systems Computer Networks System Configuration Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name System (DNS) Monitoring of Systems
+15 more
Identity and Access Management Intelligence Analysis Network Security Windows Servers Network Monitoring Windows PowerShell Service Pack Software Deployment Scripting Firewalls (Computer Science) SC Clearance Information Technology Network Server User Administration User Accounts

Job description

Founded in 1989, CALNET, Inc. has become one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the Technology, Intelligence Analysis, and Language Services consulting arena. Headquartered in Reston, VA, CALNET employees deliver true value to our customers by employing best practices, world-class technologies industry expertise in every project. CALNET is ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and CMMI-Level III certified, JOB REQUIREMENTS: A Junior Windows Systems Administrator maintains and secures Windows-based IT infrastructure, including servers, Active Directory, and workstations. Key duties involve user account management, patching, software deployment, system monitoring, and providing Tier 2/3 technical support. They typically require 0-3 years of experience and work under senior staff to ensure network stability and security. Key Responsibilities

  • Windows Infrastructure Management: Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server operating systems, Active Directory (AD), Group Policy (GPO), and DNS/DHCP.

  • System Maintenance & Patching: Perform routine server backups, monitor system performance (CPU, memory), and apply security patches.

  • User & Access Management: Create, modify, and delete user accounts, manage permissions, and handle password resets.

  • Technical Support: Provide patching to servers, daily monitoring of the Network, Tier II/III support to resolve complex workstation and server-side issues.

  • Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation for system configurations, troubleshooting steps, and user guides.
  • Security: Implement basic security measures, such as virus scans and firewall management.

Requirements

As a Prime Government Contractor for a major government institution, we are currently searching for a talented Junior Windows System Administratorwith Secret Clearance to workin Washington DC., * Experience: 1-3 years in IT support or systems administration.

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and PowerShell scripting basics.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent work experience.
  • Certifications: CompTIA Security+ is required, MS-102 is required
  • Soft Skills: Strong communication, troubleshooting, and organizational, Best Practices, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Communication Skills, CompTIA - Computing Technology Industry Association, CompTIA Security+, Computer Science, Computer Servers, Consulting, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Documentation, Firewalls, Government, Government Contracts, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 9001, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intelligence Analysis, Memory Hardware, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Windows NT Group Policy, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Performance Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Secret Clearance, Security Patches, Software Patches, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Technical Support, Technology Analysis, Testing, User Account Administration, Viruses, Windows

Benefits & conditions

CALNET, Inc. offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurances, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, and generous leave time.

About the company

Since 1989, CALNET, Inc. has used its Technology & Intelligence Analysis solutions to help many of the largest government, telecom, financial, public sector, high-tech and services organizations remain agile by obtaining explicit business results through the rapid application and delivery of advanced IT, Telecom and Intelligence Analysis solutions.

Our Technology & Intel Analysis solutions have been found at the heart of this decade’s most exciting development efforts. Our management team is comprised of technically savvy engineers, Intelligence Analysis Experts, experienced business managers and proven project leaders with a knack for executing projects with bottom line results.

Since its start as a single person consulting effort, CALNET, Inc. has become one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the IT, Telecom and Intelligence Analysis consulting services arena. Headquartered in Reston, VA and with a branch office in San Diego, CALNET, Inc. employees deliver true value to our customers by employing best practices, world class technologies and intelligence analysis solutions, quality assurance and industry expertise in every project.

CALNET, Inc.’s success as a company depends solely upon providing our clients with the people and solutions they need in a timely and cost effective manner. Our value proposition is based on the talent and experience that CALNET, Inc. and partners bring forward to every engagement. Our company slogan: “Partnership for Success” signifies our commitment to win customers one project at a time.

Company Size: 500 to 999 employees

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