Computer Systems Analyst 3// El Segundo, CA// Onsite // Top Secret Polygraph

Note- The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our facility/campus. This is not a virtual position. 

Responsibilities: 

• Perform as a Windows System Administrator for a classified government contract. 

• Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal or external customers, in written and oral format. 

• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management. 

• Able to support multiple networks. Ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, direct others as necessary. 

• Analyze internal or external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems. 

• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management. 

• Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis. 

• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists. 

• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact. 

• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed. 

• Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, system components. 

• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions. 

• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases. 

• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). 

• Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security. 

• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts. 

• Works under minimal direction and independently determines and develops approach to solutions. 

• Work across disciplines to isolate issues between software, firmware, and hardware, between software and operating systems, between networks and applications, and between one-time events and recurrent systematic problems. 

• Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. 

• Work after hours, and weekends, as needed. 

Basic Qualifications for Principal Windows Systems Administrator: 

• Master''s Degree with 3 years of IT experience; OR a Bachelor''s Degree with 5 years of IT experience; OR an Associate''s Degree with 7 years of IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of IT experience is required 

• Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level II, or higher, certification (example: Security+ CE); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment 

• Experience managing Windows Server OS 

• Experience with designing Windows domain architectures, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions 

• Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret/SCI security clearance to include a current/recent Polygraph that was adjudicated within the last 5 years (at a minimum) in order to be considered 

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment  

Preferred Qualifications for Principal Windows Systems Administrator: 

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor''s degree in Information Technology, a Security+ CE, MCSE (or similar Microsoft cert), and 6 years of Windows Server, VMWare, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, and Group Policy administration in a classified environment 

• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary Operating System (Windows, Linux, Cisco) 

• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments 

• Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification 

• Creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment 

• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment 

• Windows server management experience 

• Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems 

• Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions 

• Red Hat certification for current version 

• VMWare experience with current version 

• Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk) 

• Mid to Advanced level Scripting experience 

• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment 

• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process 

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph and a SAP/SAR access level preferred