Systems Administrator - T1

Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity's team of experts to have an impact on our government's critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation. We are looking for a Systems Administrator to join our team! We are hiring for the following shifts: Front end days: 6 am to 6:30 pm local time. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday Front end nights: 6 pm to 6:30 am local time. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wendesday Back end days: 6 am to 6:30 pm local time. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, every other Wednesday Back end nights: 6 pm to 6:30 am local time. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, every other Wednesday Monday - Friday day: 6 am to 2:30 pm local time. Monday to Friday Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers' critical missions. Responsibilities

• Perform system implementation, troubleshooting, and administration activities.
• Installation, training, support, monitoring, and maintenance of hardware and software.
• Troubleshooting and resolution of problems as well as the communication, tracking, and reporting of these efforts.
• Performing imaging, restores, and ongoing management of systems, software, and hardware.
• Creating, maintaining, tracking, and communicating configurations and/or changes of configurations in hardware, software, data, permissions (or security-related information), etc.
• Providing development, maintenance, and communication of diagrams, system configurations, and technical documentation.
• Providing technical support for testing and evaluation.
• Responsible for the full lifecycle of design through implementation of enterprise and business specific solutions involving conceptual and logical architecture.
• Create prototypes and perform technology evaluations.
• Ensures Windows application hosts and SQL database hosts comply with applicable system security standards
• Works with information assurance teams to ensure system accreditation
• Plans for and performs any required Windows server configuration changes
• Analyzes monitoring data for performance optimization opportunities
• Develops and implements system performance monitoring processes
• Maintains current industry knowledge of development concepts, best practices and procedures for server operations and maintenance
• Works as part of a team on client engagements.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology (or equivalent related field experience)
• 2+ years Windows server experience (2012, 2016, 2019)
• Must have a minimum of three (3) Years specialized experience in Systems Administration supporting MS SQL Server, MS System Center (SCCM), O365/SharePoint and MS Azure
• Knowledge of Windows OS, Active Directory, Registry, Group Policy Objects
• Proficiency scripting in PowerShell or equivalent

Desired Qualifications:

• Microsoft Server or Infrastructure Certification(s) (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
• Preference for experience with mentoring and training staff

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top Secret clearance required

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best-at work and at home. Join an Award-Winning Team Our employees consistently rank us among the best-earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022-2025). Bring Your Whole Self to Work We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. Make Your Impact Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes. Learn more: Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Recruiting Scams and Fraud Acuity Inc. has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and individuals impersonating company recruiters. These scams may include fake job offers, requests for sensitive personal information, or demands for payment. Please note:

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At Acuity, your work matters-and so does your experience. We're a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you'll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one. Why You'll Love Working Here: Grow Your Career, Your Way We invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs-so you can keep building the career you want. Be Part of Something Innovative You'll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement. Thrive in a People-First Culture Collaboration, respect, and support aren't just values-they're how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.