System Administrator II

Who is Trace3 ?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.

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We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

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We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

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We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

JOB SUMMARY:

The System Administrator II is responsible for the management of server, storage, and virtualization technologies across multiple client environments. Systems Administrator III will be responsible for core infrastructure design and implementation using industry best practices. The position requires candidates to have excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues. The person will work in a dynamic team environment, interface with internal team members and external customers. There are no travel requirements for this position.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Experience with designing and managing VMware clusters, including vCenter +

Experience with VMware Horizon or other VDI technologies/solutions

Experience with other virtualization technologies (Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, Oracle VM, or Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization)

Active Directory Domain Administrator. Able to manage and maintain: Sites and Services, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy Objects, Computer/User Objects, LDAP, Authentication protocols, AD Permission delegation using the least privilege methodology, Dynamic/Static AD groups, as well as other Domain services in accordance with MS best practices and compliance requirements.

Experience working with NTFS permissions and DFS name spaces for file sharing.

Experience with data backup and restore

Experience with Current versions of Windows (e.g. Server 2012, 2016, Windows 10 Enterprise)

Ability to validate Security controls are functioning as intended in accordance with NIST 800-x and RMF compliance requirements.

Experience with Vulnerability scanners such as Nessus, or SCAP scans in SCCM are desirable.

Able to troubleshoot and remediate issues by reviewing system logs, etc.

Experience with PKI and SSO implementation/infrastructure

Experience with Ansible or other advanced automation technologies is a plus.

Experience in managing Cisco networking devices

Experience using Microsoft Visio to create complex system architecture diagrams

PREFERRED TECHNICIAL SKILL CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP)

Certified Professional in Python Programming (PCPP)

Net

JavaScript

PowerShell

Microsoft MSCE

VMWare VCP

NetApp Storage Certification

Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)

IAT Level II Security Certification (e.g., Security + CE, CISSP, GSEC, SSCP, CCN)

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years of experience managing virtual/physical servers and LAN/SAN networked environments. A strong candidate is a mid to senior-level engineer capable of self-starting and providing guidance/mentorship to junior administrators.

EDUCATION: Bachelors with 5+ or Master with 3+ Years of Experience

LOCATION: Full Time/ On-Site in Huntsville AL

CLEARANCE REQUIRMENT: Top Secret

DOD 8570 REQUIREMENT: IAT - Level II

SALARY RANGE: $ 115,000 to $ 130,000

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative o…