Windows Systems Architect with Automation in Chantilly, VA at honor foundations

Date Posted: 12/20/2024

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Job Description

Windows Systems Architect with Automation

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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What You’ll Get to Do:

You will be an experienced systems engineer to support the sponsors engineering branch.  You will be a seasoned systems engineer performing wide variety of duties including installations, debugging, maintenance, upgrades, and general support for a light-enterprise Microsoft Windows-based environment.  You will be capable of applying sound engineering practices, good judgement and technical skills to achieve both short and long-term goals as established by client management.  You will assist in the configuration and deployment of a full complement of Microsoft operating systems infrastructure, to include Windows Server, Active Directory, Windows Workstation, and complimentary services and software.  You will be a proactive self-starter requiring minimal supervision who can monitor existing infrastructure, identify and coordinate implementation changes to address problems or engineering changes with little to no impact to the end users.

Be part of a department with an expanding range of programs focusing on Cyber Operations, where you get to grow on and between programs with peers who are dedicated to advancing national security. Participate in fun team outings and team building events where you get to engage with your co-workers and expand your career network.

We are a fun, engaging environment with a management team focused on growing your career and making you a part of our future. We offer bonus compensation plans that demonstrate you being appreciated for working on the program and being a part of our team. You'll get paid for cyber events and training, such as our Capture the Flag Events, Internal Research and Development opportunities as well as prepaid courses to nationally recognized certification courses to grow your career.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related technical discipline OR equivalent work experience in lieu of degree

  • Active TS/SCI with required polygraph clearance

  • 10-15+ years of experience supporting Microsoft Windows enterprise environments, including administration or Active Directory and the management of group policy security configurations

  • Experience with trouble shooting domain connectivity and performance issues

  • Experience working with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds Orion

  • Significant experience with automation and scripted deployment of Windows resources, to include servers and workstation images

  • Window Server Update Services (WSUS) knowledge and hands on expertise across various enclave environments

  • Experience with VMware technologies, to include vSphere 7/8, VSAN, and specifically VMware Horizon View Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

  • Understanding or knowledge of cloud computing concepts

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills needed to work with partners, engineering, and vendors

  • Quick learner, detail oriented, demonstrable thoroughness and strong ownership of work

  • Able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment (high sense of urgency)

  • Good communication and presentation skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical customers

  • Analyze customer requirements and provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of varying degrees of complexity

  • Performs maintenance and upgrade of the following computing environments: Windows Server 2022/2019, Windows 10/11

  • Must be well experienced with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, PowerShell scripting, to include automation and configuration management such as Ansible and Terraform/Packer, with HEAVY emphasis on scripting and automation

  • Responsibility for engineering designs, development, and implementation of domain policies, hardening, and related procedures related to core infrastructure

  • Responsible for performance and availability monitoring, providing appropriate access controls, hardware and software installation, as well as configuration and maintenance of all Windows-related technologies

  • Perform Tier III analysis and troubleshooting of network servers and workstations, LAN-based connectivity, security services, and related infrastructure

  • Maintains current knowledge and documentation of relevant technology

  • Provide end-user support and issue resolution

  • Provide helpdesk support for network issues and respond to requests for IT support

  • Ability to effectively communicate issues and resolutions to all levels of the organization

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE

What We Can Offer You:

  • Rapid and dynamic career growth potential.

  • Ability to work with a small team on interesting projects that are mission focused.

  • Work on exciting and interesting challenges within the space industry. 

  • We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

  • Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

  • We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

  • We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

  • For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$102,900 - $216,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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