System Administrator – Network

About

The System Administrator – Network supports BEA's enterprise network infrastructure, Microsoft 365/Exchange environment, and IT security initiatives at the Suitland Federal Center and Bowie Computer Center. This position is the primary technical resource responsible for network operational support, M365/Exchange account and license management, FOIA response support via Office 365 tools, printer/print queue management, patch deployment, and implementation of federal IT security mandates. The role also supports the on-premises to cloud migration of BEA applications and assists with COOP activities and strategic infrastructure initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 (M365) and Exchange including accounts, licenses, resource accounts, and operational support
• Administer and maintain Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) and associated web services
• Leverage Office 365 tools to support and respond to FOIA requests
• Manage BEA printers, print queues, and peripheral devices; assist in distributing and relocating hardware
• Recommend and implement policies, procedures, and technologies to enhance BEA network security infrastructure
• Implement state-of-the-art infrastructure security technologies to protect BEA IT assets
• Test and deploy vendor patches and updates; implement federal IT security-related mandates and policies
• Assist in migrating on-premises applications to Microsoft Azure cloud environment
• Monitor network operating systems; check server application logs and performance metrics
• Administer and maintain SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) and Microsoft Intune
• Administer and maintain VMware virtual infrastructure
• Support COOP activities including relocation of BEA IT assets and offsite testing at contingency locations within DC metro
• Support BOD 15-01 implementation requirements
• Provide network support for 500+ BEA end users including executive staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of enterprise network administration and Microsoft 365/Exchange administration experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, and SharePoint administration
• Experience administering SCCM/Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune endpoint management
• Working knowledge of VMware virtualization administration
• Experience supporting 500+ end-user enterprise environments in a federal or government contractor context
• Experience applying and tracking vendor patches; familiarity with Software Change Request (SCR) processes
• U.S. citizenship; must satisfy minimum Tier 1 background investigation; Tier 2/4 may apply
• Ability to obtain and maintain PIV credentials at Suitland Federal Center
• CompTIA Security+, Network+, or equivalent DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or equivalent
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud migration and hybrid environments
• Familiarity with BOD 15-01 (CISA Binding Operational Directive) implementation requirements
• Experience with FOIA request processing using M365 tools
• Experience at a federal agency site within the DC/Maryland metropolitan area
• Knowledge of federal FISMA/NIST SP 800-53 security controls applicable to network administration

Preferred Certifications

• CompTIA Security+ (strongly preferred)
• CompTIA Network+
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• MCSE: Core Infrastructure
• VMware VCP-DCV