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Reference # : 21-03369 Title : IT Administrator (Desktop & Thin Client) Location : Scottsdale, AZ Position Type : Right to Hire Experience Level : 6 Years Start Date : 11/19/2021 Description Job Title: IT Administrator (Desktop & Thin Client) Location: REMOTE with 75% Travel Job Description : Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a IT Administrator (Desktop & Thin Client) to work REMOTE with 75% Travel. In this role you will be part of a team that is responsible for Windows administration of a cross domain enterprise solution product platform. Qualifications :Bachelor's in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field and 8 years of demonstrated results or a Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience. Full experience within own IT field and applications is required. As a contractor to the Federal Government, General Dynamics Mission Systems must comply with the federal mandate requiring our workforce be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 by January 4, 2022, with only very limited exceptions for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs. Clearance: This position requires a minimum of an active TS/SCI clearance. If required by Customer, must be willing and able to obtain a polygraph within a reasonable amount of time after hire, with acceptable timing determined by manager. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. The successful IT Administrator (Desktop and Thin Client) must have: Demonstrate 5-8 yrs. of directly related experience in Tier II and Tier III support
5+ years' experience with Installing, configuring and supporting windows-based applications on Windows 7, 8, and 10 desktop systems, both virtual and physical
Analyzing requirements for deployment of new desktop applications, creating deployment plans and automation processes for new applications
Extensive knowledge of Server and PC hardware and software maintenance
Hands-on experience managing Windows Active Directory Services
Demonstrated experience with WSUS and preferred experience with System Center Configuration Manager for patch management
Demonstrated experience with Group Policy Management, to include creation of policies, troubleshooting and maintaining
Desktop Image creation and validation using System Center Configuration Manager
Maintaining updated drive packs for various hardware vendors including Dell and Client
Hands-on experience supporting additional Microsoft products (Office, Project, etc.)
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in utilization of Remedy
Familiar with antivirus and security software (HBSS) and troubleshooting services affected by these software applications
Proficient with TCP/IP network protocol, to include a basic understanding of networking components (switches, routers, taclanes, etc.) and infrastructure -Demonstrated experience with applying STIGs to systems, applications and components and troubleshooting STIG related issues
Demonstrates experience administrating Hyper-V and clustered services
The successful Desktop and Thin Client Administrator must have:
5+ years' experience with Installing, configuring and supporting windows-based applications on Windows 7, 8, and 10 desktop systems, both virtual and physical
Analyzing requirements for deployment of new desktop applications, creating deployment plans and automation processes for new applications
Extensive knowledge of Server and PC hardware and software maintenance
Hands-on experience creating and implement desktop images
Hands-on experience managing thin client environment (VMware Horizon preferred)
Demonstrated experience with Group Policy Management, to include creation of policies, troubleshooting and maintaining
Desktop Image creation and validation using System Center Configuration Manager
Maintaining updated drive packs for various hardware vendors including Dell and Client
Hands-on experience supporting additional Microsoft products (Office, Project, etc.)
Familiar with antivirus and security software (HBSS) and troubleshooting services affected by these software applications
Proficient with TCP/IP network protocol, to include a basic understanding of networking components (switches, routers, taclanes, etc.) and infrastructure -Demonstrated experience with applying STIGs to systems, applications and components and troubleshooting STIG related issues
Highlights of Responsibilities:
Responsible for successful engineering execution of LAN build-out and deployment
Provide input to work breakdown and prioritization of tasking
Maintains system documentation
Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products
May program in an administrative language such as PowerShell
Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
Self-starter and ability to work tasks with little supervision or assistance
Proactively identify issues and resolve and make suggestions for improvements to the environment
Troubleshoot issues to resolution with customer impacting issues being priority and worked on until completion
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled