Windows System Administrator
About The Position
The Windows System Administrator administers day-to-day IT systems, including system availability, backup and restore, configuration changes, and maintenance and patching of physical and virtual systems. The role installs software releases and system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches, resolves software issues, and troubleshoots hardware and software. The administrator performs system backups and recovery, maintains data files, and monitors configurations to ensure data integrity. The role provides second- and third-tier support, coordinating timely resolution of computing hardware and software problems with clients, vendors, application programmers, and WAN/LAN support groups. Direct technical support is provided for products delivered in a 7x24-hour environment. Additional work includes installing and configuring workstations, servers, printers, and data, voice, or video network components; testing hardware and software and establishing acceptance criteria; developing administrative policies and procedures; coordinating with clients and support groups on critical dates, requirements, and training; and coordinating the delivery and staging of client/server hardware and software, including Ethernet wiring. The administrator configures and builds server hardware and network interfaces to meet client and vendor technical specifications.
Requirements
- Active and current TS/SCI with FSP through MD.
- Ten years of system administrator experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; five years of system administrator experience may substitute for the degree.
- Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures for DevOps environments.
Nice To Haves
- DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (Security+ preferred).
Responsibilities
- Administer day-to-day IT systems, including availability, backup and restore, configuration changes, and maintenance and patching of physical and virtual systems.
- Install software releases and system upgrades, evaluate and install patches, resolve software problems, and troubleshoot hardware and software.
- Perform system backups and recovery; maintain data files and monitor system configuration to ensure data integrity.
- Research and engineer new solutions in DevOps environments.
- Provide second- and third-tier support and coordinate timely resolution of computing hardware and software problems with clients, vendors, application programmers, and WAN/LAN support groups.
- Provide direct technical support for products delivered in a 7x24-hour environment.
- Install and configure workstations, servers, printers, and data, voice, or video network components as needed.
- Test current and new hardware and software and establish system acceptance criteria.
- Develop local administrative policies and procedures to ensure database and system integrity.
- Meet with clients and support groups to establish critical dates and LAN and client/server requirements, determine training needs, and develop tailored system administration guidelines.
- Coordinate delivery and staging of client/server hardware and software, including Ethernet wiring for workstation and file server platforms.
- Configure and build server hardware and network interfaces to meet client and vendor technical specifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
