Sr Systems Administrator

Starcom consulting limited • Manassas, VA

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr Systems Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining our Windows Server infrastructure, ensuring system security, performance, and reliability. This role involves working with Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, Microsoft Office 365, cloud services (Azure), virtualization technologies, and implementing security frameworks like CIS and NIST. You will also be involved in system enhancements, disaster recovery, and providing support to technical staff.

Requirements

• Proficient in managing and maintaining Active Directory, including creating and managing security groups.
• Experienced in implementing and troubleshooting Group Policy Objects for efficient system configuration.
• Proficient in managing Windows Server Infrastructure (2016/2019/2022).
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Office365, Active Directory, File Clusters, and Print Servers.
• Thorough knowledge of conducting vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
• Familiar with security frameworks such as CIS and NIST guidelines, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Previous knowledge of implementation of Zero-Trust architecture.
• Implement and administrate endpoint security tools, including EDR solutions.
• Solid understanding and practical experience in utilizing Azure services for cloud-based solutions.
• Proficient in deploying and managing resources on the Azure platform.
• Skilled in virtualization technologies, including setup, configuration, and maintenance of virtual environments.
• Extensive experience in optimizing virtual resources to enhance overall system performance.
• Well-versed in asset management practices, including tracking, inventory, and lifecycle management of IT assets.
• Skilled in implementing efficient asset management systems for improved organizational efficiency.
• Experience interpreting, writing, and debugging PowerShell scripts for automation.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with Microsoft Windows server operating systems, Active Directory, Group Policies, Cyber Security, and TCP/IP networking.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in a related field (Security +, MSA, MCSE) would be considered a plus.
• Microsoft Azure certification (AZ-900, AZ104) will be considered a plus.
• Working knowledge of CIS controls.
• General knowledge of Cloud technologies, such as Office 365

Responsibilities

• Maintain Operating System baselines for Windows Servers and Workstations.
• Implement, install, configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and evaluate Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve performance and reliability.
• Install, upgrade/patch, monitor, troubleshoot, and perform configuration management.
• Implement hardened settings to improve the security posture of endpoints.
• Restrict the use of local admin accounts and implement the least privilege principle.
• Provide support to technical staff in diagnosing and correcting system-related failures.
• Determine logical solutions to complex system administration and application problems.
• Implement and manage disaster recovery strategies.
• Configure and maintain replication processes for critical systems.

What This Job Offers

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