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# Systems Administrator

- **Company:** 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Backup Devices, Databases, System Configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Network Connections, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Service Pack, SQL Server Agent, System Availability, Database Performance, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Windows Security, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Database Backup, User Accounts
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/65590773-22a9-49ff-a69f-63829d6823f3

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience in Windows Server administration, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
 * Experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration, including database management, backups, restores, and performance monitoring.
 * Good knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Windows security.
 * Experience with Windows Server patching, upgrades, system monitoring, and troubleshooting.
 * Understanding of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Server Agent, database jobs, and maintenance plans.
 * Knowledge of database backup and recovery strategies and disaster recovery procedures.
 * Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for system administration and automation.
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to document technical procedures and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

## Description

* We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to manage, maintain, and support the organization's IT infrastructure, with a strong focus on Windows Server administration and Microsoft SQL Server. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring system availability, performance, security, and reliability while providing technical support for server infrastructure and database-related operations., * Install, configure, administer, and maintain Windows Server environments.
 * Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, user accounts, and access permissions.
 * Monitor server performance, availability, resource utilization, and system health.
 * Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server instances and databases.
 * Perform SQL Server backups, restoration, database maintenance, and recovery activities.
 * Monitor database performance and troubleshoot connectivity, query, and performance-related issues.
 * Apply Windows Server and SQL Server security patches, updates, and hotfixes.
 * Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures.
 * Troubleshoot operating system, application, network connectivity, and database-related issues.
 * Manage server access controls, security policies, and compliance requirements.
 * Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, operational procedures, and incident reports.
 * Collaborate with application, network, security, and infrastructure teams to resolve technical issues.
 * Support scheduled maintenance activities and participate in incident, problem, and change management processes.