MKS2 Technologies

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

Windows System Administrator (MECM)

Location: Falls Church, VA (On-Site)

Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance upon applying

6-month Contract to hire starting at: $80,000 - $90,000 w/ partial benefits

Full Time Conversion: $90,000 - $100,000 w/ full benefits

Required Qualifications & Skills:

High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must possess at start date, CompTIA Security+CE certification in active status.
• Must possess at start date, one of the following certifications:

o Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

o CompTIA Linux+

o Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

• When 8140 requirements are implemented on contract, candidate will need to conform to 8140 certification standards.
• 8+ years of overall demonstrated experience as a Windows Workstation/Server Administrator utilizing SCCM/MECM/Intune.
• Experience with:

o Working with PowerShell scripting engine to automate tasks.

o Installation, configuration, and administration of Windows Systems.

• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities, including understanding user requirements, troubleshooting technical issues, successfully resolving issues and challenges, and developing creative solutions for process improvement.
• Ability to analyze a high volume of technical data and work in a fast-paced transitional environment, with a broad knowledge of IT operations and systems, and recommend alternative solutions to meet customer needs.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment when handling situational occurrences.
• Dependability, in that the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, solicits feedback to improve, and is motivated to self-study new requirements.
• Strong customer service experience as this position will require candidate to engage with senior military and government leadership.
• Identify areas of opportunity to improve customer satisfaction and build credibility and trust with customers.
• Possess the ability to provide knowledge-based training sessions if required.
• Ability to manage projects or serve as a team leader on an as-needed basis.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with strong organizational and collaborative skills.
• Strong teamwork and engagement as a project team member and participate on cross-functional teams.
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• All applicants must have current DoD Secret clearance day one and prior to entry on duty.

Duties:

• Provide engineering support to the Enterprise MECM environment, which includes imaging, patching, and software deployment/updates to over 140k endpoints.
• Provide Tier III support to both NIPR and SIPR MECOM environments in the SOC.
• Support Workstation and Server Imaging utilizing MECM/Intune.
• Responsible for applying Microsoft Windows workstation and server patches, hotfixes, and STIGs.
• Responsible for applying 3-Party Application patches, hotfixes and STIGs.
• Update and maintain user workstation baseline configuration and administration of operating systems utilizing MECM.
• Manage and administer MECM client health, including the process of getting clients healthy.
• Troubleshoot system hardware and software issues.
• Develop training materials for end users on the proper use of hardware and software.
• Develop implementation plans for software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.
• Perform In-Place Upgrades as needed for servers and laptops.
• Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
• Conduct advanced hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
• Assist Asset Manager with quarterly inventory reports for program workstations/peripherals.
• Provide guidance to junior-level staff, as necessary.
• Maintain current industry knowledge of relevant concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Participate in all meetings, such as, but not limited to, weekly staff meetings, weekly training, Weekly Ticket Tag-Up, etc.
• Responsible for handling after-hours on call support, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off and Military Service Leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with Employer Matching)
• Flexible Savings Accounts (Health Flexible Savings Account, Dependent Care Savings Account)
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Legal Service Plans
• Tuition Assistance

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.