Systems Administrator II-Windows Server/Exchange

Kansas City National Security Campus•Kansas City, MO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Systems Administrator II performs multiple functions to ensure IT infrastructure is available, reliable, secure, and stable either individually or under the guidance of experienced personnel. This role will be responsible for monitoring systems and serving as a focal point for support. The Systems Administrator II will plan for the future by setting and documenting direction for their specific area of responsibility for the information systems infrastructure. Acts as key members of the Server and Storage team ensuring the Windows Server and Active Directory implementations are running effectively and efficiently. Performs a variety of functions to ensure the Windows Systems environment is available, reliable, and stable. Monitors systems and serves as a focal point for routine support of systems.

Requirements

2+ years of systems administration experience
Bachelor's degree in the field of Information Systems, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, with a minimum of 24 semester hours of computer-related courses, or two additional years of direct work experience
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
United States Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of specific operating systems (Windows Server).
General knowledge and experience in scripting tools (like PowerShell) to support database, web and application administration
Experience with Exchange on-prem server and hybrid cloud environment
Experience with M365, Exchange online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive
Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy Management
General understanding of installation, configuration and administration of enterprise web services, application servers, databases, clustering backup and recovery systems, portals, firewalls, virtual private networks, terminal services, authentication and authorization, collaboration, and load balancing.

Responsibilities

Evaluates, configures, and maintains systems including installing and testing new releases.
Monitors and evaluates operating efficiency, analyze performance and tuning.
Analyzes system problems to identify problem areas.
Mitigates application and operating system vulnerabilities to ensure security of information systems.
Follows established procedures required for efficient management of the infrastructure.
Maintains appropriate records including statistical reports, inventories, and technical documentation among others.
Installs new or enhanced applications and/or hardware; assist in the installation of servers.
Manages medium enterprise projects according to division standards and requirements.
Serves as a subject matter expert within one's area of responsibility regarding information systems infrastructure.
Has broad technical knowledge of information systems and recommends solutions based on current infrastructure components.
Install, configure, manage, patch, troubleshoot, and upgrade Windows Servers and Domain Controllers.
Patching and vulnerability management of all platforms and products.
Reviews, evaluates, and recommends new or upgraded systems software packages and related hardware, based on established standards.
Work closely and escalate issues directly with vendors to ensure that supporting operating systems are compliant with applications, including required patch levels, hot fixes, and revisions.
Conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner and works in accordance with established HS&E requirements.