Senior System Administrator (Desktop Support)

As a Systems Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on TS/SCI cleared Systems Administrator joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA.

HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

As a System Administrator (College Desktop Support), you will be responsible for providing excellent technical support to NGA College end-users, maintaining desktop systems, and ensuring the reliable operation of computer systems. You will work closely with both on-site and remote users to resolve issues, coordinate upgrades, and provide hands-on support for desktop environments.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Serve as an NGA College Liaison for all NGA events involving UDS IT equipment and/or requiring UDS support.
• Facilitate meetings and engage regularly with customers and members of senior leadership to:
• Address IT related questions or concerns
• Coordinate and plan emerging customer requirements and classes
• Provide situational awareness to NGA College stakeholders concerning upcoming maintenance of IT systems or technology refresh efforts associated with systems installed in NGA College classrooms and spaces

• Independently develops technical solution for the management for software, hardware, configurations, and architecture. Provides interpretation to Systems matters that are moderately complex in nature.
• Provide troubleshooting support for systems hardware and software issues that are highly complex.
• Performs advance software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.
• Applies advanced knowledge in monitoring and tuning the system to achieve optimum performance levels.
• Provides guidance to less experienced personnel on workstation/server data integrity matters and the implantation of standard software and hardware solutions.  
• Leads complex data/media recoverability following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.
• Evaluates and assesses existing systems and plans long term strategies.
• Configure and maintain networked computer system, including hardware, system software, and applications
• Conducts advanced to complex hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies and configurations guidelines.
• Recognized subject matter expert in job area typically through advanced education and work experience. Established operational plans. Manages large projects with limited oversight form manager.  
• Strong written and verbal communication is imperative when dealing with technically minded employees and non-technical colleagues
• Train end-users on the proper use of hardware and software. May training large groups of end users.
• May coach and review the work of less-experienced professionals.
• May serve as a team or task leader (Not a people manager)

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Thin Client using Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Technology
  • Experience and/or knowledgeable with: Windows 11; Windows 10; Citrix; SMS; and SCCM
  • End User Hardware  
    • Thin Client, Thick Monitors, KVM’s, Printers, Plotters Print Server Configurations, VOIP phone,
  • Desktop Image Management
  • Home Directory and Profile Support Services
  • E-mail Support Services
  • Software Support Services
  •  Experience and/or knowledgeable with; Windows 7; Windows 10; Win11 Citrix; SMS; and SCCM
•  Excellent troubleshooting capabilities
• Strong communication skills
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Strong writing skills (consistently document work completed)
• Strong time management skills and ability to work flexible schedules to meet job requirements
• Ability to move and lift computers, printers, monitors, and other hardware
• Team player and willing to share knowledge and learn from others to ensure team's success
• Enthusiasm and ability to adapt to new and changing technologies

Education/Experience Requirement:

• BA/BS (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of experience

Certifications:

• Security+ or CASP
• ITIL v4 Foundations