Server Administrator

Koniag Government Services, LLC • Washington, DC

6d • 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 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