Senior Server Engineer
About The Position
Koniag IT Systems LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Server Engineer to support KITS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This is a hybrid opportunity that requires 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. We are looking for a highly qualified, experienced, and self-motivated individual to perform the duties of a Senior Systems Engineer to support a potential future business opportunity located in Washington, DC. The ideal Advanced Server Engineer will: Join our team supporting enterprise server infrastructure. This highly skilled professional will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex server environments, with a focus on virtualization, disaster recovery, and enterprise-level systems. The Senior Server Engineer will provide expert-level support for server infrastructure and related technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Equivalent experience is acceptable
- 7+ years' experience with enterprise server technologies and architectures
- 5+ years' experience with virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V)
- Experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
- Expert knowledge of Windows Server operating systems (2016, 2019, 2022)
- Advanced understanding of virtualization technologies and best practices
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and management
- Experience with high-availability configurations and disaster recovery planning
- Knowledge of storage technologies (SAN, NAS) and backup solutions
- Experience with monitoring and management tools for enterprise server environments
- Understanding of networking concepts as they relate to server infrastructure
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Base-level certification (CompTIA A+, Security+, or Network+)
- Core certification (MCSA, MCSE, VMware VCP or equivalent)
- This position requires a Criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in government IT environments
- Knowledge of security best practices for server environments
- Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code concepts (Terraform, Ansible)
- Experience with server hardware from major vendors (Dell, HP, Cisco)
- ITIL certification or knowledge of ITIL processes
Responsibilities
- Design and implement complex server solutions, including enterprise virtualization environments
- Support server migration projects and datacenter modernization initiatives
- Provide high-availability and disaster recovery solutions
- Perform system performance analysis and optimization
- Develop and implement Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions
- Create detailed documentation for server systems and architectures
- Establish and maintain procedures for ensuring system reliability and security
- Research and implement emerging server technologies
- Automate server management processes using PowerShell, Ansible, or similar tools
- Provide technical guidance to junior server engineers and administrators
- Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation for critical system support
- Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to ensure integrated solutions
- Support audit requirements and compliance initiatives
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K with company matching
- flexible spending accounts
- paid holidays
- three weeks paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
