Mid-Level Windows System Administrator

Mid-Level Windows System Administrator
Schriever Space Force Base
Colorado Springs, Colorado

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a Mid-Level Windows System Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract in Colorado Springs, CO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement, troubleshoot, and sustain Windows based physical and virtual machines for the Missile Defense Space Center.
• Work with system engineers and other system administrators to identify and define requirements for new systems/system modifications, developing designs, and implementing and testing solutions.
• Conduct daily system monitoring, system backup and restoral, and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous system operations.
• Work with senior system administrators to develop and maintain system administration procedures and baseline configuration documentation.
• Be responsible for ensuring system software installs, maintenance, break/fix activities, and cyber security mitigations are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements.
• Perform the hardening of Windows Systems and ensure Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance.
• Perform system automation activities utilizing scripting tools and languages.

Salary Range: This position is expected to pay $100,000 - $120,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Education andExperience:
Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• Must have 2, or more, years of directly related experience in a government environment.
• Must have experience with Active Directory and its core components (ADUC, DHCP, DNS, etc.).
• Must have experience with security management and application updates using Group Policy, WSUS, or other Windows tools
• Must have a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE Certification).
• Must have experience and a thorough understanding of the MDSEA environment.
• Must Have an active DoD Secret security clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience with Windows Server 2019/2022 and Windows 10/11.
• Have basic networking knowledge.
• Have a working knowledge of Configuration Management processes.
• Have experience using Remedy.

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain the required level clearance by date of hire.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Protection
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
• Group Legal Coverage Options
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, pleasecall (850) 362-6551.

CJ