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Who we are:
At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 20 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.
What we do:
Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations.
Why ANS:
At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s
ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.
Requirements
ANS is seeking a Microsoft Solutions Architect whose job duties are as follows:
- Develop, plan, implement and manage solutions for the following Microsoft infrastructure:
- Active Directory (AD) Roles, Sites, and Services
- Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)
- Domain Name System (DNS) Services
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Services
- Network Time Protocol (NTP) Services
- File and Print Services (Shared home directories, roaming profiles, and distributed file systems)
- AD security
- Windows backup and restoration
- Auditing and security policies, procedures, technologies, and tools to support audit requirements.
- VMWare virtualized environments and technologies
- AD application integration methods and tools (single-sign-on)
- Certificate infrastructure
- Remote access technologies (Remote Desktop Services (RDS), Citrix, VMWare) and integration
- High availability and disaster recovery (load balancing, clustering, etc.)
- Program thin/thick client infrastructure
- Develop System Design Documents (SDDs), architecture diagrams, system and software build documentation, installation guidelines, test plans, and other core architecture documentation
- Report Windows infrastructure status updates to program leads and key stakeholders
- Lead other administrators/engineers in project meetings to meet project deliverables within scope and budget
Requirements:
- TS SCI w/Poly
- Candidate must have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a doctorate and 8 years of experience OR master’s and 10 years, bachelor’s and 12 years, associate and 14 years or HS and 16 years.
- Must meet Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 certification requirements.
- Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF) information security requirements, standards, and best practices; DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACP) compliancy with Retina, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and information assurance vulnerability alert (IAVA) patch management
- Must be able to process and analyze information and trouble calls submitted by a customer (e.g., system administrator, developer, security specialist), make determinations, and provide and implement solutions
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision to perform complex technical tasks and lead others effectively
- Possess strong writing skills required for preparing documentation and other technical deliverables
- Experience with automated testing
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications Word and Excel
- Minimum ten years of system administrator infrastructure planning experience
- Microsoft server certifications
- Knowledge of containers such as Docker
- Automation background with Ansible or other tools
Desired Requirements:
- Possess analytical thinking
- Have an ability to learn new technologies quickly
- Strong ability to follow processes with documentation/communication/time management skills
- Have good commercial and business awareness
Benefits:
ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include:
- Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
- Pet Discount Program
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Maternity/ Paternity Leave
- Supplemental Military Leave Pay
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution
- Generous Professional Development Program
- 100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Whole Life Insurance
- Lucrative Referral Bonus Program
- Annual Allowance for ANS Swag
- Potential for Paid Overtime
- Flexible Work Schedules
Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.*Disclaimer: Salary is an open band for Indeed purposes and may not accurately represent the salary band for this position*
