July 29, 2010

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Needed in Woods Hole, MA

 

To apply:  Send resume to HR@integratedstatistics.com

 

Integrated Statistics is looking for a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) or a Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) to assist the Network Administrators at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northeast Fisheries Science Center’s (NEFSC), Data Management System (DMS) group to help with the implementation of Active Directory (AD) infrastructure to support all microcomputers  which are within the boundary of the NEFSC local area networks. The MS Certified specialist would also coordinate the implementation of Active Directory with the NOAA/NMFS Security team so as to met Department of Commerce and NOAA and NMFS security requirements.  The Active Directory infrastructure would also be used to support portable PCs which are deployed in the field to support Observer data collection initiatives to support sector management.  The person hired will work cooperatively with NEFSC information technology staff, the Data Management Systems (DMS) staff to complete all tasks.  We are looking for someone to work full time employee with NEFSC’s Data Management Systems (DMS) and the Fisheries Sampling Branch (FSB) to setup and configure hardware and software and to complete the Active Directory configuration of Information technology (IT) equipment.  The technician is needed to supplement NOAA/DMS staff and to meet the requirements for Active Directory deployment at the NEFSC.  NMFS sets the policies and procedures and each Financial Management Center (FMC) is required to implement Active Directory in a timely fashion and in accordance with the NMFS Active Directory infrastructure plan.  DMS sets the requirements for AD configuration and deployment according to NOAA and NMFS standards.

 

 

Specific Tasks:

 

The individual shall provide technical guidance and support for the setup and configuration of Windows 2008 servers and assist the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) network administrators with Active Directory implementation for microcomputers on the NEFSC networks.  Specific duties will include:

 

1.      Work cooperatively with the DMS system administrators to setup Windows servers according to the guidance and configuration standards provided.  This includes installing Windows Server 2008 and installing and configuring roles and features.  Provide guidance to NEFSC network team on requirements to keep the system security up to date.  Document system configuration for NEFSC network configuration management plan.

 

2.      Provide guidance and expertise to setup, configure and deploy the local Active Directory domain controller to host the AD as required by the NEFSC and in accordance with the standard protocols and rights provided and/or delegated by NMFS Active Directory Domain Administrator.  Assist NEFSC network administrators to create user accounts and groups.  Automate object creation and configuration with VBScript and AD Service Interface.   Document all processes and procedures.

 

3.      Assist the NEFSC network administrators to manage the Windows 2008 servers. Task include but may not be limited to defining, documenting and implementing the methods and procedures for analyzing and centralizing the event logs, managing disk space and server backup and restoration. 

 

4.      Assist the NEFSC network team with configuring PC to meet the requirements of the AD domain controller.  This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with changes to PCs to meet the naming and deployment standards for NMFS Active Directory deployment.

 

Qualifications

 

  1. Expert level knowledge of key Windows Server 2008 technologies.  This includes the ability to setup and configure a Windows 2008 server from scratch and to implement NOAA supplied security requirements.

 

  1. Advanced knowledge in the setup, configuration and deployment of an Active Directory Domain controller.  Evidence of at least 2 or more years of Active Directory experience should be provided to demonstrate ability to perform task.

 

  1. Contractor personnel shall have a strong working knowledge of and experience using the Windows PC operating systems up to and including Windows 7 on 32 and 64 bit PC or workstations.   Contractor shall have experience and knowledge with PC setup, configuration and security methods.

  

  1. Contractor shall have computer skills that would allow them to work independently with minimal supervision to accomplish hardware and software configuration task.

 

Place of Performance

 

Northeast Fisheries Science Center, 166 Water St., Woods Hole, MA 02543.

 

Compensation:  Commensurate with experience + benefits including health, dental, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

Please send salary requirements with resume to HR@integratedstatistics.com