Windows Administrator

Koniag Government Services, LLC•Washington, DC

5d•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eagle Harbor Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Windows Administrator to support EHS and a government customer in Washington, DC. The role manages and maintains VMware environments supporting a local network, including weekly patch management, Active Directory administration, and Group Policy updates. Candidates need experience with ESXi hosts, remote site management, and server upgrades and migrations. The position requires reporting onsite four days per week and an interim Secret clearance; an active Secret or Top Secret clearance is preferred. The administrator will build and maintain VMware and Microsoft server environments, configure SQL Server, support storage and backup systems, and provide operational support for cloud servers. The role also covers security and compliance, account and device administration, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, and team documentation and reporting.

Requirements

6 or more years of Systems Engineering and/or Systems Administration experience with a Bachelor of Science degree; or 4 or more years with a master's degree; or no experience required with a PhD; or 10 years of Systems Administration experience without a degree.
Report onsite four days per week.
Interim Secret clearance; active Secret clearance is also listed as acceptable, with active Top Secret preferred.
Demonstrated experience with VMware tools such as vSphere and ESXi hosts, including independently managing and implementing virtual machines.
Demonstrated experience managing storage area networks, including Dell VNXE, Dell EMC, and Veeam.
Demonstrated experience configuring and managing domain controllers and domain services, MFA, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Windows Server 2016, WSUS, and SCCM.
Demonstrated experience in server management and administration, hardware maintenance, and backup procedures.
Demonstrated experience managing enterprise images and packages, deploying software and security updates on time, and integrating hardware and software into existing infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience in identity and device management, including Active Directory and single sign-on.
Demonstrated experience with Amazon Web Services.
Understanding of cloud productivity suites, including Microsoft Office 365 and Google G-Suite.
Understanding of database administration, network and security best practices, and virtual LAN configurations.
Understanding of DHCP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, LDAP, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, Telnet, TCP, and UDP protocols.
Understanding of scripting and programming languages such as PowerShell and PowerCLI.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret clearance.
Experience creating, updating, reviewing, and maintaining documentation.
Ability to master new skills, tools, and technologies.
Preferred certifications: VMware Version 6.7/7.0, Microsoft MCSE, Security+, or Server+.

Responsibilities

Build, upgrade, manage, and maintain VMware environments, including ESXi hosts and vCenter configurations such as clusters, HA, DRS, vMotion, and distributed virtual switches.
Configure and deploy Microsoft SQL Server 2019.
Operate, maintain, configure, and update a Microsoft Server 2016 environment spanning three remote sites.
Install, configure, and administer enterprise storage systems, including Dell EMC VNXE products, with a focus on Veeam.
Support configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting of VMware vSphere 6.x and 7.x.
Work with DNS, DHCP, Group Policy Objects, domain controllers, Active Directory, and WSUS.
Deploy upgrades and patches to server hardware and software in physical and virtual environments.
Configure and maintain the Symantec Endpoint Protection server.
Manage upgrades and maintenance of HP products, including iLO firmware and operating system software.
Support Mobile Device Management administration.
Assist with assessing vendor development and test strategies, and troubleshoot systems to isolate and diagnose common problems.
Document processes and procedures and participate in team documentation reviews.
Provide operational support for cloud servers, directly or with a Cloud Service Provider, including performance monitoring and backups.
Manage user account access and periodic validation in accordance with Foreign Affairs Manual and Foreign Affairs Handbook requirements.
Maintain procedural and technical security compliance, including Authority to Operate requirements, approved and current Assessment and Authorization, patched servers, and current antivirus.
Act as the point of contact for vendors to submit service and support tickets and troubleshoot issues.
Participate in daily standups and submit weekly status reports.