Senior Windows Administrator

Job ID: 2414019

Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US

Date Posted: 2024-10-29

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Sys Administrator

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

Our team is seeking a Senior Windows Administrator. This is to support the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cybersecurity mission to ensure HHS can actively protect the vital health information with which it is entrusted, respond to existing and emerging cybersecurity threats, and continue to enhance the program to ensure HHS has the capability and capacity to respond to new and emerging requirements, technologies and threats.

This role is 100% remote.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Microsoft Server Management:
• Deploy, configure, and manage Windows servers, including upgrades, patches, and security configurations.
• Support and manage the virtual environment (VMware) by troubleshooting, optimizing performance and resource allocation.
• Active Directory Administration:
• Oversee and administer Active Directory (AD), DNS, DHCP, group policy, and related services to maintain system health, performance, and security.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery:
• Implement and maintain backup solutions (CommVault) to ensure data protection and high availability in case of incidents.
• Recommend and implement backup and recovery strategies to protect data integrity and availability.
• Perform regular backups and recovery drills to ensure data can be restored in case of failures or disasters.
• Security Management/Compliance:
• Apply security best practices and adhere to compliance requirements (NIST, ISO, GDPR) to safeguard sensitive information and ensure data integrity.
• Troubleshooting and Support:
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across the Windows infrastructure; provide third-level support for critical incidents and maintain ticketing documentation.
• Collaborate with application developers, system administrators, and other IT staff to resolve database problems.
• Documentation:
• Maintain SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) documentation of database configurations, procedures, and processes.
• Create and update operational manuals and guidelines for database management.
• Automation:
• Use PowerShell and other scripting language and tools to automate repetitive tasks.
• Develop scripts to streamline server administration processes.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Network, Security, and Firewall teams to support infrastructure projects and resolve issues.

Technical Skills:

o Expertise with virtualization platform (VMWare)

o Strong knowledge of SQL Server, clustering, failover, high availability

o Experience with Windows and Database monitoring tools.

o Familiarity with backup and recovery procedures and tools.

o Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs)

Soft Skills:

o Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

o Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

o Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• Bachelors degree and 5 years or more of related experience; Masters and 3 years of related experience. May accept an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• It is preferred for a candidate to have 6-8 years of experience supporting Windows Systems in an enterprise environment.
• Proven experience managing Windows Server environments (Windows Server 2016/2019/2022).
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Certificate Server, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and related services.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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