SciTec has been awarded multiple government contracts and is growing our creative Team! SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.
Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Senior Principal Windows System Administrator to join our team in Boulder, CO. Successful applicants will bring deep experience with Active Directory design, configuration, & maintenance, Windows Server and desktop operating system support, familiarity with hardware procurement, a readiness to work hands-on keyboard to solve challenging problems, a strong collaborative spirit, experience successfully mentoring junior team members, superior problem solving skills, a passion for security and data protection, and a clear focus on supporting customer needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide Windows systems administration in multiple heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
- Windows administration includes designing, implementing, and maintaining Windows-based IT infrastructure, ensuring system security, troubleshooting issues, optimizing performance, leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with other teams
- Install, configure, and manage Windows operating systems, applications, and related software
- Implement and maintain Group Policy settings and other configuration tools
- Implement and maintain security policies and procedures to protect Windows systems and data
- Monitor system performance and identify areas for optimization
- Implement performance tuning and optimization techniques to ensure optimal system performance
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Windows systems and applications
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve underlying problems.
- Develop and document technical configurations, processes and procedures
- Works under minimal direction and independently determines and develops approach to solutions
- This individual is responsible for architecting and administering Windows Server and Desktop Environments, Active Directory, Exchange, and SharePoint
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 10+ years professional experience performing duties of a Windows system administrator
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows server environments including advanced experience managing and troubleshooting Active Directory
- Experience using VMWare vCenter, vSphere, and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods
- A Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- An active and transferable TS/SCI clearance w/CI Poly
- Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification)
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Candidates meeting the following criteria will be preferred:
- Storage Area Network (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems
- Experience configuring and supporting Dell Powerscale, Powerstore and/or Unity storage appliances
- Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification
- Creation and deployment of Windows system images in an enterprise environment
- Experience with U.S. government certification & accreditation processes
Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
- 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
- 80% company paid Dental insurance
- 100% company paid Vision insurance
- 100% company paid Life insurance
- 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
- Short-term Disability insurance
- Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
- Discretionary Performance Bonus
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
- Flexible Work Hours
The pay range for this position is $150,000- $195,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.
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