Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) III (Windows)

Company: Idaho State Job Bank
Location: Pocatello
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) III (Windows) (JD012) at Innovative Management & Technology Services in Pocatello, Idaho, United States Job Description Company Overview: Join a fast-growing company highly experienced in cyber security, cloud computing, virtualization, big data analytics, and project management IMTS offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits including tuition reimbursement and employer-contributed 401K, and referral bonuses. We work with the best customers on-site at top government agencies. Shift/Work Hours : The core hours of operation shall be from 6:00 AM local time to 6:00 PM local time, however, Contractor Management shall plan for support to be provided on a 247365 basis. Job Description: The Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) III (Windows) shall be responsible for engineering, design, integration, deployment, testing, certification, patching, and addressing interoperability issues, not only of the base Windows Server 2016/2019 or later server and Windows 10 desktop or later operating system, but for all support libraries, components, and application dependencies. In-depth knowledge of: Microsoft Operating Systems (Windows Server 2016/2019 or later) Nano, Core, and Server with a Desktop Experience and modifying task sequences for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and System Center Configuration Manager, DISA STIGS, how to apply, how to modify Microsoft security policy templates, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, Pre-boot Execution Environment (PXE) experience and knowledge creating and maintaining PXE server, expert knowledge in driver requirements for Microsoft Windows operating systems, an expert in WINPE, an expert in Windows Deployment Services, an expert in Windows Assessment and Deployment Toolkit (ADK), an expert in Windows Automated Installation Toolkit (AIK), an expert in using and creating scripts using Microsoft PowerShell, an expert in knowledge of Microsoft Sysprep tools, extensive knowledge of Microsoft deployment tools and scripting required. Duties and Responsibilities: + Design, implement, and integrate as well as provide ongoing support of the Windows Infrastructure. + Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for all Windows environments and have expert knowledge and skills in using the tools listed above. + Engineer, integrate, design and deploy various Windows components and expert knowledge in Active Directory, Group Policy, digital certificates, multi-factor integration, DNS and DHCP. + Create and maintain bare-metal and virtual machines with the appropriate distribution of Windows and network configuration, using tools that include Windows Deployment Services, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, System Center Configuration Manager, Hyper-V, SQL Server, Windows 2016/2019, Windows 10 and 11. + Create baselines for Windows Server 2016/2019 or higher with the appropriate DISA STIGS applied for Windows 2016/2019, Windows 2016/2019 Full, Windows 2016/2019 Nano, Windows 2016/2019 Core, Windows 2016/2019 or higher with Desktop Experience, and Windows 10 or higher. + Create a deployable method for the baselines to include network installation, PXE Boot, WDS, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, MECM, MDT Share, DVD, and USB Device. + Create step-by-step build documentation and engineering documentation for all versions of baseline images. + Create a Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager/Systems Center Configuration Manager deployment server with full functionality to deploy systems. + Create a Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager/Systems Center Configuration Manager deployment user and engineering documentation. + Create a PXE Boot Deployment Server, user documentation and engineering documentation. + Provision/configure required software onto servers, such as web servers and databases such as SQL Server. + Possess proficient understanding of networks, storage, and LAN/WAN systems and applications as well as their dependencies. The Contractor shall possess knowledge of TCP /IP, subnet masks, routing, and SMTP. + Have competence in scripting languages such as VBScript and PowerShell. + Evaluate, improve, and maintain the information security throughout the Windows infrastructure. + Work in a hybrid environment of virtualized and cloud platforms. + Monitor and correct server issues and create recovery processes for failures and performance bottlenecks. + Use native, add-on tools, and third-party tools to troubleshoot malfunctions, optimizations. The Contractor shall use tools including Resource Kits, Development Kits, and commercial tools . + Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure. + Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools to include printing. + Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability + Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes . + Maintain security , backup, and redundancy strategies . + Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks + Participate in the design of information and operational support systems + Provide 4th level support . + Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution + Ensure technical documentation exists for all systems and is kept up to date to include inventory and patch levels of all systems to include hostnames , property numbers , IP addresses , enclave , number of cores, number of processors, admin passwords, certificates, and service accounts on a monthly interval. + Integrate systems with Windows as it applies to authentication and core services dependencies such as single sign-on and Active Directory . Engineer and implement solutions for multi-factor authentication with FBI standardized software and hardware. + Document system configurations to include passwords, access controls , version numbers, and revision numbers, patch levels, and inventory to include hostnames, TCP/IP addresses, number of processors , and number of cores, memory, and license keys . + Continually transition knowledge to the Government staff through training and assistance on how to use the technology using industry best practices. Required Qualifications: + Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or equivalent certification + Master's degree preferred + Ten years of experience required Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action: IMTS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. COVID-19 Policy: IMTS is a federal contractor. As such, we are subject to the Executive Order requiring all employees of federal contractors to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, currently under Federal Court injunction, barring enforcement. New or prospective employees must be prepared to provide proof of complete vaccination or provide a legally recognized exception on the date of their commencement of employment or thereafter should the executive order mandate be put back into effect and enforced. Full vaccination status is defined as being vaccinated two weeks after receiving the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use by the FDA. 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