Window Systems Administrator

NDI Engineering Company is seeking a full-time Windows Administrator to join our team in South Jersey to support our growing operations.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience performing the following: administration of Windows server environments; ability to design, install, and configure windows servers; perform scheduled auditing of asset performance and availability, perform system backups and disaster recovery for continuity of business operations, install and configure system hardware; troubleshoot system problems and analyze system logs; identifying potential issues with systems, configuration and maintenance of network appliances (firewalls, switches, routers, WiFi access points, etc.) and working collaborative with NDI’s cyber security team to ensure that the NDI security posture is compliant with government security control standards.  Ideal candidate will have experience working with technology resellers and distributors to find the best value (price and delivery) for upgrade/repair components and evaluating requirements for company-wide computing infrastructure modifications and upgrades.

Responsibilities
 

• Daily administration of Windows server environments and network infrastructure
• Design, install, and configure hardened windows servers and desktops in accordance with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) standards windows servers both on premise and in Azure
• Day-to-Day administration of Windows Server 2022 servers, Esxi Servers, Windows 11 desktop/laptop computers and IoS mobile devices
• Implementation of vulnerability patches to remediate vulnerabilities detected by the Information System Security Engineers (ISSE)
• Improve and maintain monitoring, configuration management, and reporting functions
• Provide after-hours support for infrastructure weekend maintenance and related emergencies.
• Maintain inventory and asset configuration in JIRA Asset Database
• Responsible for monitoring system performance, network, and storage utilization of all servers and generating change tickets in JIRA to remediate
• Provide support with escalated help desk requests via JIRA Service Management
• Create and maintain PowerShell scripts for administration automation
• Perform troubleshooting as needed, assist with problem-solving efforts, involving other teams, partners, and outside vendors
• Automate the design, build, testing, and deployment of solutions and standards using tools such as PowerShell
• Perform quarterly audits of Active Directory Accounts and associated Security Group assignments.
• Performs systems installation, administration, operations, maintenance, support, testing, upgrades, performance monitoring, business continuance, and documentation
• Perform system backups and disaster recovery
• Installing and configuring system hardware.
• Documenting the configuration of systems’ hardware and software.
• Applying operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes.
• Administration, maintenance and updates of network network infrastructure (HA Firewall Configuration, network access points, multiple IPsec VPNs, data center and department layer 2/3 switches)

Qualifications
 

• Associate degree, technical school certificate or military “C” school in network/windows server system administration, or equivalent knowledge acquired by work/military experience and 3-5 years’ experience as a windows server system administrator
• Expertise in hardening windows operating systems, providing audit evidence, in accordance with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) standards
• Expertise with Microsoft Server operating systems, Microsoft Active Directory Doman Services, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Certificate Management and other AD roles and features.
• Installation of Windows operating systems, management of roles, features, services, application installations, and system deployment into production for business units.
• Experience in designing, configuring, installing and maintaining Fortinet or CISCO firewalls (secure network topologies, rules/policies, interfaces, SD-WAN fabrics, SSL/TLS inspection, AV, IPS, Application Control, and Web Filtering).
• Experience in designing, configuring, installing and maintaining Fortinet or CISCO layer 2/3 switches in a high availability configuration.
• Experience in creating and monitoring bridge and tunnel based wifi access points.
• Experience in Windows SCCM with advanced knowledge of patch management and OS deployment
• Experience installing and supporting VMware/ESXI infrastructure configuration.
• Experience In-depth backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability experience with cloud backup software such as NetApp and CommVault
• Experience with integrating continuous monitoring tools such as EDR, EMS and SIEM into a network infrastructure

Compensation
$62,000 - $84,000 










 

NDI Engineering Company is a privately-held small business consulting firm. NDI provides engineering and technical services to Government clients chartered with responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offerings include naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:20015 Certified Quality System and was a prior recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Region II, Prime Contractor of the Year Award. NDI's corporate office is located in Thorofare, NJ with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and Virginia Beach, VA.

NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.