User Experience Engineer

ECS is seeking a User Experience Engineer to work in our Arlington, VA office .

Job Description

Responsibilities

Responsible for administration of Microsoft Servers listed on the SSR, Active Directory, file and print services to include account maintenance of OIG forest. Coordinates all maintenance activities including testing and scheduling for maintenance weekends including ensuring that all change records have been approved prior to maintenance events. Develops mitigation strategies when vulnerabilities cannot be remediated Coordinates with IT security for review and acts on any directed changes. Develops and submits change requests and tracks to completion for software upgrades and patches. Develops technical architecture documentation that details procedures for installation, maintenance, security, configuration, and disaster recovery. Recommends enterprise upgrades, changes, or enhancements. Responds to events and incidents with possible security architecture or negative user experience impacts; takes necessary corrective actions promptly

The selected individual must live within the greater DC Metro area to report into the office as needed.

Required Skills

US Citizen or Green card holder and must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance. Candidate will possess at least 3 years of specialized IT experience in Windows-focused administration to include Active Directory services, Endpoint Management and file and print services Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields or equivalent demonstrated experience. Knowledge of and experience administering Microsoft Windows environment including information security principles, concepts, practices, systems software, database software, and immediate access storage technology to carry out activities relating to security certification and accreditation Ability to provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical Windows and software updates and vulnerability issues Ability to assess risk factors and vulnerabilities to recommend mitigation strategies Ability to ensure coordination and/or collaboration on upgrade activities Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with management and other technical specialists Ability to plan, organize and manage tasks on time with minimal supervision Implementing and administering a Microsoft Windows Directory Services Infrastructure Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Network Must possess ability to successfully implement hardening of the server infrastructure in appropriate server roles Designing and implementing a Microsoft Windows Network Infrastructure In-depth knowledge of Active Directory and LDAP technologies on Windows Experience with server monitoring tools Thorough understanding of Active Directory DC design, Schema, OU design, AD replication topology, and DC backup/restore procedures Excellent working knowledge of DNS, GPO's, Message tracking and performance

Desired Skills

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields MCSE certification Microsoft Endpoint Management / Intune Experience with Microsoft Applications to include the following: Autopilot, Defender Office 365 and licensing in an enterprise environment

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.