Systems Administrator - T2

Acuity INC•Beltsville, MD

17h•$80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm supporting federal agencies in IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation, is hiring a Systems Administrator to support critical government missions. The role involves the implementation, administration, monitoring, and maintenance of Windows systems and related hardware and software, including Windows application hosts and SQL database hosts. The administrator will support system security compliance and accreditation, plan and perform Windows server configuration changes, analyze monitoring data, and improve system performance. The position also contributes to the full lifecycle of enterprise and business-specific solutions, from design through implementation, and works as part of a team on client engagements. The posting lists two shift options: Sunday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET; and a backend shift from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. local time on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent related field experience.
At least 5 years of Windows server experience with versions 2012, 2016, and 2019.
At least 5 years of specialized Systems Administration experience supporting MS SQL Server, MS System Center (SCCM), O365/SharePoint, and MS Azure.
Knowledge of Windows OS, Active Directory, Registry, and Group Policy Objects.
Proficiency scripting in PowerShell or equivalent.
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Server or Infrastructure certifications, or equivalent work experience.
Remedy Action Request Server, ServiceNow, and ITSM experience.
SQL database experience.
ITIL Foundations certification.
Security+ certification.
Prior experience in a consulting environment.
Experience mentoring and training staff.

Responsibilities

Perform system implementation, troubleshooting, and administration activities.
Install, train users, support, monitor, and maintain hardware and software.
Troubleshoot and resolve problems, and communicate, track, and report those efforts.
Perform imaging and restores, and manage systems, software, and hardware on an ongoing basis.
Create, maintain, track, and communicate configurations and configuration changes involving hardware, software, data, permissions, and security-related information.
Develop, maintain, and communicate diagrams, system configurations, and technical documentation.
Provide technical support for testing and evaluation.
Manage the full lifecycle of enterprise and business-specific solutions, from design through implementation, involving conceptual and logical architecture.
Create prototypes and conduct technology evaluations.
Ensure Windows application hosts and SQL database hosts comply with applicable system security standards.
Work with information assurance teams to support system accreditation.
Plan and perform required Windows server configuration changes.
Analyze monitoring data to identify performance optimization opportunities.
Develop and implement system performance monitoring processes.
Maintain current industry knowledge of development concepts, best practices, and procedures for server operations and maintenance.
Work as part of a team on client engagements.