Windows Administrator

Koniag Government Services•Washington, DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Eagle Harbor Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is hiring a Windows Administrator to support the company and its government customer in Washington, DC. The role manages and maintains VMware environments supporting a local network, with recurring work in patch management, Active Directory administration, and Group Policy updates. The administrator will work with ESXi hosts, remote sites, and server upgrades and migrations. The position requires an active interim Secret clearance; an active Top-Secret clearance is preferred. The role reports onsite four days per week. The administrator will build, upgrade, configure, and maintain virtualized, Windows Server, storage, cloud, security, and endpoint environments. Responsibilities also include user-access validation, security compliance, vendor coordination, documentation, troubleshooting, and operational reporting. The position supports three remote sites and cloud servers, including services provided through AWS.

Requirements

At least 6 years of Systems Engineering and/or Systems Administration experience with a Bachelor of Science; or at least 4 years with a master's degree; or 0 years with a Ph.D.; or 10 years of Systems Administration experience without a degree.
Report onsite four days per week.
Active interim Secret clearance; active Secret clearance is also listed as acceptable, and active Top-Secret clearance is preferred.
Demonstrated experience with VMware tools such as vSphere and ESXi hosts, including independently managing and implementing virtual machines.
Demonstrated experience managing SAN storage such as Dell VNXE and 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.
Demonstrated understanding of cloud productivity suites, including Microsoft Office 365 and Google G-Suite.
Demonstrated understanding of database administration, network and security best practices, and virtual LAN configurations.
Demonstrated understanding of DHCP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, LDAP, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, Telnet, TCP, and UDP.
Demonstrated 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.
VMware Version 6.7/7.0 certification.
Microsoft MCSE certification.
Security+ certification.
Server+ certification.

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 Dell VNXE products, with a focus on Veeam.
Support configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting of VMware vSphere 6.x and 7.x.
Manage 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.
Assess vendor development and test strategies and troubleshoot systems to isolate and diagnose common problems.
Document processes and procedures and participate in 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, current assessments and authorizations, server patching, and current antivirus protection.
Act as a point of contact with vendors to submit service and support tickets and troubleshoot issues.
Participate in daily standups and submit weekly status reports.