Sr. Windows System Administrator

Job Title: Sr. Windows System Administrator
Location: TN - Arnold AFB
Job Family Code: P - IT / Cyber Security / Network Systems
Function/Branch: IS&T / Infrastructure
Directorate: Engineering & Tech Support
Position Type: Full-time
Pay Type: Exempt
Grade: L08/L09

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $84,238 - $141,991 / year

****Current U.S. Citizenship is required****

****Remote work is not availabe for this position. The employee is expected to work on-site at our Arnold AFB Location.****

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Sr. Windows System Administrator, supporting TOS II, at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. As an Sr. Windows System Administrator, you will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for design, support and maintenance of Data Storage Systems and Peripherals for the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to internal and external candidates. The selected candidate for this requisition may be required to occasionally (e.g., application upgrades) work outside normal business hours.

Job Summary

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee. AEDC operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in six states. Many of the complex's test units have capabilities unmatched elsewhere in the United States; some are unique in the world. AEDC is one of three installations which are part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), one of six subordinate commands of the Air Force Materiel Command organization, and an important national resource.

AEDC's mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, and ground and flight test. Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers.

Job Duties:

Manage and maintain Windows servers, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and File Services.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine maintenance.
• Implement security best practices, including patch management and vulnerability assessments.
• Manage the VMware environment, including design, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, patching, storage, and networking configurations, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and system stability.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security settings, software deployment, and system configurations across workstation and server environments, ensuring adherence to industry standards and security best practices.
• Automate system administration tasks using PowerShell and other scripting tools.
• Develop documentation and standard operating procedures for system configurations.
• Assist in disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Research Information Systems technologies and capabilities. Make recommendations to management on future needs and industry trends.
• Oversee the creation, deployment, and maintenance of Windows system images for efficient workstation provisioning and software standardization.
• Manage enterprise file shares, including permissions, access control, and storage optimization to ensure secure and efficient file sharing.
• Develop and manage backup strategies leveraging Veeam and other solutions to ensure the protection and recovery of critical data.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Windows team managing vulnerabilities, patching, deployment to end users, maintenance of systems/networks, end user support, etc.
• Ensure the security and compliance of IT systems by reviewing for vulnerabilities, recommending and implementing improvements, enforcing security policies and safeguards, ensuring consistent documentation and evaluation of cybersecurity requirements, and collaborating with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to maintain compliance with information assurance regulations and best practices.
• Define and adhere to project schedule milestones.
• Provide support to AEDC Customers and other contractors.
• Support and remediate critical issues with Server Infrastructure outside of normal assigned shift as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT-related field plus 5 to 10 years of progressively relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must currently possess or commit to obtain any requisite certifications required for assuming administrative role in accordance with DoD 8140 within 6 months of hiring date.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.
• Current US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD security clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Experience with troubleshooting, repairing, specifying, and upgrading networking and computer hardware, server, and client.
• Experience with Veeam backup solutions.
• Experience administering enterprise file shares, including NTFS permissions, SMB, DFS, and other storage solutions.
• Windows Active Directory administration.
• PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with NetApp storage solutions.
• Strong knowledge of DNS and DHCP services, including configuration, troubleshooting, and security best practices.
• PKI Certificate management.
• Experience with the following applications: MS Office 365, MS Visio, MS Project, Unix\Linux\Windows workstation and server environments, VMware, RHEL, Cisco switches, Nexus routers, Windows 11, PowerBI, Veeam, creating and managing GPOs, mass storage, networking, routing, HPC Clusters, ACAS, HBSS, VLAN, VMWare, Active Directory, Identity Management (IdM), Vulnerability Management, STIGs, eMASS, and SolarWinds.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Skilled at building and maintaining personnel and customer relationships.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

What We Offer
* Competitive salaries
* Continuing education assistance
* Multiple healthcare benefits packages
* 401K with employer matching
* Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are
Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.
We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC's rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC's Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC's capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

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BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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