Windows Systems Administrator

Windows Systems Administrator

07 Jul 2024
Nevada, Las vegas, 89101 Las vegas USA

Windows Systems Administrator

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Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory's mission.
Job Description
We have an opening for a Windows Systems Administrator to provide advanced technical computer, infrastructure, and operations support for systems in this heterogeneous environment. You will work in a safety conscious, challenging, rapidly changing, and team-oriented environment to solve a variety of complex technical problems in a timely manner. This position is in the Information Technology Operations (ITO) Division supporting Weapons and Complex Integration at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) within the Computing Directorate.

This position will be filled at either the 393.1 or 393.2 level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level.

In this role you will
  • Work primarily at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) providing computer and network infrastructure operational support in a fast paced and heterogeneous environment across several projects on a 1,300sq mile location.
  • Provide systems and operational support of corporate partner, and isolated networks as well as core infrastructure services, such as Exchange, Active Directory, SharePoint, Storage Systems, Backups, Virtual Servers, Thin Clients, NSA Encryption technologies, and DNS, DHCP, etc.
  • Provide expertise for complex installations, perform security patching and hardware and/or software upgrades using independent judgment to resolve complex systems and network-related issues.
  • Collaborate with management, customers, and team members to evaluate and recommend procurements of Windows or Appliance based hardware and software.
  • Independently resolve problems, requiring highly advanced knowledge of one or more platforms (e.g., Windows, Exchange, VMWare, Active Directory, Citrix, etc.).
  • Define and maintain support documentation and procedures.
  • Be a team player, maintain appropriate technology, computer security, and safety knowledge, and support and represent the infrastructure team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the 393.2 Level
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve highly complex system and network-related problems, including driving problem resolution, working with vendors, and managing cases as required.
  • Serve as a technical leader and an internal and external consultant, providing highly advanced technical assistance to the user community and collaborating with customers in the design of their computing environment.
  • Function as a technology advocate, ensuring the most appropriate solutions are employed and maintained.
Qualifications
  • Ability to secure and maintain certification in the Human Reliability Program (HRP) which includes polygraph examination, andphysical and psychological assessment; and random drug and alcohol testing.
  • Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
  • Broad and in-depth knowledge and technical experience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems and/or Virtual environments and related hardware.
  • Extensive experienced with Remote Desktop Services, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Computer Security and/or Networking Protocols.
  • Ability to independently set priorities and resolve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience exercising effective customer support skills in a diverse user community with widely varying levels of computer literacy.
  • Proficient interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, with ability to work independently and interact with a multi-disciplinary staff in a team environment.

Additional Qualifications at the 393.2 Level
  • Highly advanced knowledge of and substantial experience with Windows, and/or Linux operating systems, and/or Virtual environments and related hardware.
  • Substantial experience mentoring employees in technical skills.
  • Substantial experience serving as a technical team lead on projects, achieving positive results, and driving projects to closure on time and on budget.

Qualifications We Desire
  • Broad and in-depth knowledge and technical expertise with enterprise support tools for management, patching, or software distribution, computer network hardware, software, protocols, and principles, Windows computer security concepts and practices, computer network hardware/software, protocols and principles, and Windows operating systems.
  • Professional computer certification (e.g., MCSA, MCSE, CompTIA A+, ACSP, RedHat) or a professional network certification (e.g., CCNA).
  • Experience directing complex troubleshooting.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
  • Included in 2022Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
  • Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
  • Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment

Learn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Careersite .

COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate

LLNL demonstrates its commitment to public safety by requiring that all new Laboratory employees be immunized against COVID-19 unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law. This requirement will apply to all new hires including those who will be working on site, as well as those who will be teleworking.

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.For additional information, please see DOE Order 472.2 .

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that values and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via our online form .

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    JC43900817
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  • Job type
    Permanent
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  • Hiring Company
    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
  • Date
    2022-07-06
  • Deadline
    2022-09-04
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