Windows System Administrator

Inc. (dci)
McLean, VA, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$200,000.0 - $280,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Antivirus Softwares Bash Shell Microsoft Outlook System Configuration Linux Domain Name System (DNS) Monitoring of Systems Hyper-V Python (Programming Language) Kernel-Based Virtual Machine
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Linux System Administration System Center Configuration Manager Windows Servers Windows PowerShell Server Administration Virtualization Technology Wide Area Networks Scripting Firewalls (Computer Science) Deployment Automation Servicenow Vmware

Job description

  • Serve as a Windows System Administrator
  • Support engineers responsible for leveraging next-generation infrastructure
  • Design, implement, and maintain our systems, networks, and applications
  • Provide technical support and assistance to users via phone, email, and in-person
  • Monitor system performance, identify and resolve issues, and optimize system resources
  • Develop and maintain documentation for system administration tasks and procedures
  • Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of systems

Requirements

Do you have experience in Windows support?, * 5+ years of experience as a Windows System Administrator or similar role

  • In-depth knowledge of Windows Server / Desktop Operating Systems
  • Strong understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS
  • Experience with Windows deployment tools such as SCCM or MSDTF
  • Coalition Wide Area Network (CWAN) experience
  • Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery procedures
  • Experience managing enterprise email systems (Exchange, Outlook)
  • JWICS experience
  • Familiarity with security best practices (e.g. firewalls, antivirus software), * Experience installing, configuring, and supporting the Linux operating system
  • Knowledge of PowerShell / Python / Bash scripting and automation
  • Certification in Microsoft MCSA or MCSE and other industry certifications
  • Familiarity with security best practices (e.g. firewalls, antivirus software)
  • Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)
  • Proficiency in SQL Server administration
  • Experience with IT service management frameworks (e.g. ServiceNow), * Windows Systems administration: 5 years (Preferred)
  • Linux systems administration : 2 years (Preferred)
  • JWICS: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Active Directory: 5 years (Preferred)
  • scripting (Pythons, PowerShell, Bash): 3 years (Preferred)
  • CWAN: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • CI Polygraph Security Clearance (Preferred)

Security clearance:

  • Top Secret (Required)

Benefits & conditions

4.14.1 out of 5 stars McLean, VA $200,000 - $280,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • 401(k) matching, * 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

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