Principal Network Administrator

ASRC Federal Analytical Services Inc. (ASI) provides technical and management solutions to help federal agencies in the defense and aerospace markets meet complex operational challenges. The company employs a professional workforce known for commitment to excellence and exceeding customer expectations.

Currenttly seeking a Principal Network Administrator to join our team in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense Data Center (MDDC) in Huntsville, Alabama.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for administration of classified and unclassified systems and networks IAW applicable MDA and DoD guidance.
• Ensures IT systems and networks are fully functional for all operational and support activities.
• Provides technical advice in relation to IT processes and operations based on applicable MDA and DoD security provisions, technical guidance, and documented instructions.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining user accounts, profiles, privileges and overall network and system security.
•  Azure/AWS Cloud design, support and implementation
• Anticipates IT related issues and implements proactive preventive measures. 
• Develops, sustains, and updates documentation for Information Technology processes and procedures. 
• Performs regular and on-demand system backups and recoveries.  
• Maintains IT databases and performs programming tasks in relation to system administration.
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends new and emerging IT systems technologies to advance and support MDDC Program requirements. 
• Supports the work of other staff engaged in system and network administration functions.  
• Supports the integration and testing of complex large-scale networks.
• Researches and recommends new hardware for implementation into the existing network.
• Provides Systems Administrative functions in a multi-tiered Windows Active Directory Environment
• Provides support of SCCM for software installations, inventories and patching.
• STIG Compliance and implementation.

Requirements:

• Understanding of network administration tools, techniques, and methods.
• Proficient in Windows 10 Operating System and Windows Server 2012R2/2016/2019/2022
• Proficient in the support of Windows Active Directory, Windows Group Policy, STIG evaluation and implementations, and SCCM.
• Proficient in the support of cloud based servers and resources (Azure and AWS)
• Fundamental knowledge in networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP)
• Must be able to work with minimal oversight and possess abilities to communicate effectively through all levels within the organization working closely with project leads and other team members
• Position is 100% on site.  No telework is available.
• Must be a US Citizen and have/maintain a government issued Secret Clearance.

• Must possess and maintain a CompTIA Security + CE Certification
• AWS or Azure Cloud Certifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
• At least 15 years of relevant work experience.
• Secret Clearance