Security Clearance required:

　　TS/SCI

　　Do you want to make a difference?

　　Cognosante employees are passionate about improving people’s lives. With an innovative mindset and an unwavering commitment to those we serve, we partner with healthcare, civilian and defense agencies to deliver exceptional public services and programs. Our multi-faceted technology and customer experience (CX) solutions achieve program outcomes, solve critical challenges and create meaningful change. Whether we are helping Veterans access healthcare faster, ensuring that members of the military complete their missions safely, or helping people obtain health insurance, our work touches millions of people. Are you ready to make a difference?

　　Come Join Our Team

　　The Department of the Army Intelligence Information Services (DAIIS) provides the Army Intelligence and Security Enterprise (AISE) and its Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational partners a means to discover, access, and share relevant intelligence reporting and information across unclassified, secret, top secret, and multinational fabrics. DAIIS delivers 24 x 7 solutions and services fulfilling requirements for intelligence information and data brokering, information sharing and dissemination, cross domain solutions, entitlements and access solutions, Intelligence Community / Defense Messaging, and intelligence production requirements management. Our team will provide Automation, Logistics, Requirements, and SharePoint site collection management support to DAIIS with software and application development, administration, and web services in support of DoD, the Intelligence Community and Coalition Partners. This includes system administration, database administration, web/software operation and maintenance, logistics support, and operations and sustainment support.

　　What is the position?

　　The Microsoft System Administrator, Senior shall provide direct service support for all DAIIS IT functions covering application and web development, quality assurance, cybersecurity, and IT operations in a DEVSECOPS operating environment utilizing Microsoft Windows-based architecture across five distinct supported networks. You will support the identification and resolution of automation and information technology hardware and software issues and problems. Perform administration and maintenance of Windows based servers to include daily system checks. You will also assign personnel to various projects, direct their activities, and evaluate their work. You will ensure long-term requirements of DAIIS systems operations and administration are included in the overall information systems planning of DAIIS. You are responsible for the installation, maintenance, configuration, and integrity of DAIIS computer software. You will implement operating system enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the DAIIS systems. Not telework eligible.

　　What will I get to do?

　　You will ensure all Microsoft Windows Server and applicable installed features/applications have the latest Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIGs applied. Apply vendor security updates and hotfixes to address ACAS findings and organizational security mandates. Provide detailed system matrices of DAIIS supported systems and applications to include utilization, uptime, storage availability, and performance monthly or as requested. Analyze technical support requests and provide possible technical solutions and courses of action. Conduct testing of systems and applications immediately after configuration changes and software deployments to validate that changes and enhancements do not adversely affect system operation and performance. Deploy DAIIS-developed, third-party commercial off-the-shelf, and Government off-the-shelf applications to production, integration, and staging servers. Conduct system upgrades as directed by DAIIS leadership. Ensure the availability and accessibility of approximately twenty Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) for Windows Server websites hosted across five networks. Respond to customer requests and contact customers by the end of the business day to confirm requirement receipt and provide an approximate time of completion. Provide Continuity of Operations planning, evaluation, and execution of critical IT services bi-annually (twice per year) and update any required SOPs and instructions guides. Develop and maintain documentation which includes SOPs, TTPs, system architecture guides, and diagrams for all DAIIS systems and hardware configurations adhering to organizational templates and policies as required. Notify the Government of any unscheduled system outages. Provide after-hours on-site support to respond to system/application malfunctions.

　　What qualifications do I need?

　　Master of Arts/Master of Science W/10+ yrs. or Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science w/12+ yrs.

　　TS/SCI clearance with SBI and ability to attain SI, TK, G, HCS, and NATO Secret clearance.

　　Information Assurance Technical Level – Two (IAT-II).

　　Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Administrator or Windows Server 2012/ Windows Server 2016 Certification.

　　What additional characteristics will help me thrive?

　　Eight years of experience on server administration in Microsoft (MS) Windows environments, including MS Windows Server 2016 and later configuration to include performance monitoring, tuning, and making recommendations to improve overall system performance and application efficiency.

　　Five years of experience identifying and analyzing server requirements; planning the design and deployment of new technologies and upgrades.

　　Five years of experience applying industry best practices on Windows Server 2016 and later operating systems encompassing configuration, implementation, and security.

　　Five years of experience mentoring junior personnel on proper practices and procedures.

　　Five years of experience in server administration applying systems patches and STIGs on a Microsoft (MS) Windows Server 2016 and later.

　　Four years of experience managing Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP.

　　Four years of experience using PowerShell and other scripting languages to automate common and repeating tasks.

　　Three years of experience serving as a team leader working as both part of a team and independently to assign/review immediate tasks, set priorities, maintain task progress, validate team members work consistent with the organizational goals and deadlines.

　　What We Offer  

　　Our mission is to provide comprehensive and competitive pay, benefits, services, and programs to eligible employees and their dependents that: 

　　Ensure optimal health and productivity of our employees  

　　Support employee retention and attraction 

　　Provide work/life balance to ensure our employees succeed inside and outside of the office 

　　Compensation

　　$113,927.72 - $187,981.83

　　The pay range for this job is determined by various factors, including but not necessarily limited to location, responsibilities of the job, and alignment with market data. When determining a salary for this role, the following factors may be taken into consideration - contract-specific affordability, education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience. The estimate displayed represents the salary range for this position and is just one component of Cognosante’s total compensation package for employees. It is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.

　　Cognosante will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position.

　　What We Promise  

　　Cognosante employees are inspired by our bold mission to improve lives. To achieve this mission, we put our people first. No matter where they're located around the nation, our innovative workplaces enable individuals to apply their skills and experience to work toward a greater good.

　　We foster a winning culture of solution creators built on innovation, collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance. And we invest in the next generation of diverse talent to foster an inclusive, progressive, adaptable workplace that prioritizes advancement for all. As an affirmative action employer, we are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.  

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　　We will never send communications through any other domain, including @cognosantecareers.com, @gmail.com or @yahoo.com). We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Cognosante employee, please contact us at [email protected]

　　At Cognosante, we innovate with purpose. Each day, we create meaningful change by delivering mission-driven solutions for healthcare, civilian, and defense government agencies. When you work at Cognosante, you’ll apply your talents and grow your career with an organization that believes in the missions of our customers – and the right every employee has to an inclusive, flexible, and collaborative workplace. Work with us, and you’ll be challenged and supported—and have the platform to elevate your career to wherever your professional aspirations lead.​

　　Get to know Cognosante employees

　　We’re driven by our customers’ missions, and measure success by how we improve lives.

　　We believe innovative solutions start with an innovative culture.

　　We believe customer understanding is the key to creating innovative solutions.

　　We know we are stronger together, and we value the diversity of our people.

　　We believe growth should be a core job benefit.

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