Senior Windows System Administrator

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage MS Endpoint Management platform in a distributed environment

• Perform routine maintenance of network and systems infrastructure

• Develop procedures to ensure the whole team have the skills to support the corporate infrastructure including all backend systems and VPN networks

• Supports, and may lead when appropriate, tasks associated with the design, build, implementation, and administration of the On-Premises environment

• Works with IT management and/or business leaders to deliver allocated server administration tasks within timeframes defined

• Monitors and analyzes server performance across the organization and recommend and remedy current and future performance bottlenecks

• Conducts OS hardening to required security level

• Supports vulnerability remediation activities to server environment as per guidance of the security team and recommends implementation plans when required

• Enforces IT security policies, standards & practices

• Support with incident resolution activities and escalations

• Excellent written / oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to present complex technical topics related to the infrastructure environment to a variety of audiences

• Document changes to the systems following company change management policy

• Create and maintain complete technical documentation for relevant processes or new features to assist standardization across the organization

• Collaborate with other IT staff, including networking, security, end point and collaboration tools teams, to facilitate effective issue resolution

• Monitor and support license compliance and renewal activities for related server environment

• Suggest and implement improvements to the environment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum DoD Top-Secret Clearance

• Active IAT II certification: Sec+

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Windows server (Server OS - 2012, 2016, 2019) and Windows 10/11 administration

• Expert knowledge of Windows Active Directory infrastructure (Unclassified & Classified)

• Expert Knowledge of User / Group administration in Active Directory

• Expert knowledge of Windows DNS, DHCP

• Expert with PowerShell and/or scripting

• Direct experience with current branch MS Endpoint Management platform in a distributed environment.

• Expert on DoD patch Management and Vulnerability Remediation (Process and Tools)

• Experience with VMware and Hyper-V hypervisor Knowledge of Veritas Backup

• Experience with various client hardware including HP and Dell laptops, desktops and associated peripherals.

• Execute proof-of-concept of various methodologies

• Previously worked as part of a team, collaborating effectively with colleagues and team members across IT

• Experience with tackling a corporate project from start to finish

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Windows Systems Administrator to join our AFNCR team supporting the Air Force District of Washington at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) in Washington, D.C.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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Additional Job Information

COMPETENCIES

• Establish Focus

• Change Management

• Develop Others

• Oral Communication

• Written Communication

• Interpersonal Awareness

• Build Relationships

• Analytical Thinking

• Conceptual Thinking

• Strategic Thinking

• Technical Expertise

• Initiative

• Foster Innovation

• Results Oriented

• Teamwork

• Customer Service

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) in Washington, D.C. or Pentagon.

• Type of environment: Office

• Noise level: Medium

• Work schedule: Regular daytime shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

US Citizen

Active DoD Top-Secret Clearance

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.