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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer/Administrator - **Company:** Kaiva Tech, Llc - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Centers, File Systems, VMware ESX Servers, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Software, Windows Servers, Network Attached Storage (Server Appliance), Network Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Information Technology Security Auditing, Service Pack, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Data Logging, Virtual Environment, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Malware Detection, Veeam, Network Server, Vmware - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9e768b3c3a8aa575 ## About the Role * Security+ Certification * Engineering and administration experience with VMware vCenter and ESXi * Engineering and administration experience with on-premises and cloud-based Microsoft products such as Azure, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Server 2022, Windows 11, InTune, Configuration Manager, etc. * Experience building and managing enterprise active directory domains. * Administration experience with network attached storage (NAS) solutions. * Administration experience with backup and recovery solutions such as Veeam, etc. * Data center experience is a plus. * Federal government experience is mandatory. * Current Microsoft certifications, such as Azure Security Engineer Associate, Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Security Administrator Associate, etc. * Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. * Ability to work independently and in a team environment. * Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask., * BS/BA in Information Systems/Computer Science/related field or 5 years minimum relevant professional and technical experience. ## Description As a Systems Engineer/Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring the secure and efficient operation of servers and systems in a variety of environments, including on-premises and cloud-based Microsoft products within our Federal Government Customer's environment. Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: * Building, deploying, and maintaining Microsoft Windows Domain Controllers and Member Servers either in the cloud or on premises and in physical or virtual environments. 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