Active TS/SCI clearance needed for consideration Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Sr. Systems Administrator (Windows) to provide customer support and technical assistance to users supporting a Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Program in on site in Dahlgren, VA. The candidate will need to have experience with containerization (Ranger, docker, Kubernetes). Responsibilities: * Answering questions about installation, operation, configuration, customization and usage of assigned products installed on Windows 10 Computers.

• Applying advanced diagnostic techniques to identify problems, investigate causes and recommend solutions to correct common failures.
• Hardware support includes, but not limited to Intel x86 based PCs, overhead projectors, soft boards, telecommunications, laser and inkjet printers, scanners, and Common Access Cards (CAC).
• Software support includes, but not limited to Windows operating systems currently supported by Microsoft, Microsoft Office Suite, and various specialty engineering and scientific development tools.
• Installation of new software releases, system upgrades, evaluation and installation of patches and to resolve software related issues and Information Assurance Vulnerabilities (IAVs).
• Systems Administrator will coordinate with the Corporate IT Help Desk to maintain the established Incident Tickets and Change Request process to track support using Remedy.
• Assist with the maintenance and monitoring of the organizational mailbox to ensure that all users receive timely support in response to their requests for assistance.
• Maintain and develop IT related procedures required to support the organization.

Qualifications: * A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience.

• Containerization experience (docker, kubernetes, ranger, etc)
• Must have knowledge in the installation, maintenance, and administration of computer systems in a LAN/WAN environment.
• Requires a strong understanding of current Microsoft supported Windows operating systems.
• Requires a high level of competency in both written and oral communications skills is strongly desired with ability to work in a team environment.
• DoD Directive 8570.1 Information Assurance Technical Level II certification required (i.e., Security CE, GSEC, SSCP, or CCNA-Security).
• A working knowledge of Windows Active Directory is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Certification: At start date must possess an Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II Certification in ACTIVE status: * Security CE

• CCNA Security
• CySA (formerly CSA )
• GICSP
• GSEC
• CND
• SSCP

Compensation: * $120,000 - $130,000
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