Server Administrator

Koniag Government Services • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

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. The Server Administrator focuses on day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of server systems and will be responsible for maintaining the reliability, security, and performance 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

• Support our IT infrastructure operations.
• 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