Server Administrator

Koniag Government Services • Washington, DC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Koniag IT Systems LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Server Administrator 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 Server Administrator to support a federal client located in Washington, DC. The ideal Server Administrator will support our IT infrastructure operations. This role focuses on day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of server systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years' experience in server administration.
• 2+ years' experience with Windows Server operating systems.
• Experience with virtualization technologies.
• Solid knowledge of Windows Server operating systems (2016, 2019, 2022).
• Experience with Active Directory administration.
• Understanding of server virtualization concepts and technologies.
• Knowledge of backup and recovery processes.
• Basic scripting capabilities (PowerShell, Batch).
• Experience with server monitoring tools.
• Understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, DNS, DHCP).
• Basic knowledge of storage concepts (local storage, SAN, NAS).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good documentation abilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Base-level certification (CompTIA A+, Security+, or Network+).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in government IT environments.
• Microsoft certification (MCSA or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Linux server administration.
• Experience with server clustering and high availability.
• Understanding of security best practices for server environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and practices.
• Experience with change management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily server administration tasks and routine maintenance.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain Windows server environments.
• Monitor server performance and respond to alerts.
• Implement server patches and security updates.
• Create and manage user accounts and access permissions.
• Manage Active Directory services and Group Policy Objects.
• Configure and verify backup operations and test restores.
• Troubleshoot server hardware and software issues.
• Create and update server documentation.
• Support server virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Assist with server deployments and migrations.
• Support application installation and configuration on servers.
• Implement security controls according to organizational policies.
• Provide technical support for escalated server-related issues.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with company matching
• flexible spending accounts
• paid holidays
• three weeks paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level