Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

Requirements

• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance
• Ability to obtain a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD)
• Bachelor’s Degree + 8 years of relevant experience, or 14 years without a degree
• Microsoft MCP/MCSA/MCSE Certification
• Any of the following certifications: A+, Network+, and/or Security+ CE
• Experience in the administration of Microsoft Windows 10 and Server 2016 (updating and patching)
• Knowledge of basic networking
• Experience in the administration of Microsoft Active Directory (create user accounts, manage groups/permissions/access)
• Experience in the administration of Microsoft SQL 2016 databases (log shipping, event management, cluster management)
• Experience in SCCM (reports, patching, updates)
• Experience in Virtualization (build and maintain Windows Server virtual machines) running on a hyper-converged infrastructure (Nutanix)
• Experience with various Backup applications
• Ability to document all work and updates in Service Now
• Ability to document standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, guides, network diagrams, knowledge base articles
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent teamwork in assisting other team members
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Focus and dedication to Continual improvements and innovation

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the Windows server environment including various technical projects
• Engineer, install, maintain, configure and optimize Microsoft workstation and server operating systems to include Windows Server 2016 and 10
• Perform analysis for collaboration of network/system needs and participate in planning, designing, upgrading and deployment of enterprise datacenter hardware and software using a project-based timeline
• Apply appropriate security measures to properly safeguard government systems by implementing industry standard best practices and FPS mandated mitigations
• Support the distribution of security patches throughout the enterprise using Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and other enterprise level tools
• Support the administration of Microsoft SQL databases, Veritas Backup Exec backups, and virtual servers using Nutanix
• Document and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, guides, diagrams, and knowledge base articles

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous DHS or DOD experience
• Strong scripting and innovation skills
• Ability to prepare, participate, present in Change Management process, Technical Review Board, and Change Control Board
• ITIL Foundation