Serve as the administrator for Microsoft enterprise systems including, but not limited to, Windows Server environments, Active Directory domain services, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Azure
Design, implement, and maintain highly available, scalable, and secure Microsoft-based systems infrastructure, both on-premises and in cloud/hybrid deployments
Manage Active Directory environments, including user and group provisioning, permissions management, organizational unit (OU) structuring, and AD-integrated DNS/DHCP
Administer Microsoft Exchange and email services, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other Microsoft 365 collaboration tools
Oversee deployments, patching, upgrades, and security hardening of Windows Server and desktop environments
Develop, document, and enforce system administration standards, operation procedures, and configuration baselines, ensuring consistency and compliance across systems
Monitor system performance, conduct troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, and remediate system outages and performance bottlenecks
Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies for Microsoft systems
Manage security and compliance by configuring and auditing access controls, security policies, and system logs; respond to audit requests and support cybersecurity initiatives
Support incident response and problem management efforts in collaboration with security and operations teams
Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior system administrators and helpdesk personnel
Participate in IT project planning and execution, including requirements analysis, system integration, and migrations of Microsoft workloads
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest Microsoft technologies, patch releases, and security advisories
Perform after-hours and on-call support for critical incidents, system maintenance, or project deployments as needed
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Top Secret/SCI clearance with SBI and ability to attain SI, TK, G, HCS, and NATO Secret clearance
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MSCA) or Windows Server 2012/ Windows Server 2016 Certification; DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II /Intermediate certification
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in server administration, including supporting and managing servers in a production environment
Five (5) years of experience identifying and analyzing server requirements; planning the design and deployment of new technologies and upgrades
Five (5) years of experience applying industry best practices on Windows Server 2016 and later operating systems encompassing configuration, implementation, and security
Eight (8) years of experience on server administration in Microsoft (MS) Windows environments, including MS Windows Server 2016 and later configuration to include performance monitoring, tuning, and making recommendations to improve overall system performance and application efficiency
Four (4) years of management experience
Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP
Three (3) years of experience serving as a team leader working as both part of a team and independently to assign/review immediate tasks, set priorities, maintain task progress, validate team members’ work consistent with the organizational goals and deadlines
Five (5) years of experience mentoring junior personnel on proper practices and procedures
Five years of experience in server administration applying systems patches and STIGs on a Microsoft (MS) Windows Server 2016 and later
Four (4) years of experience using PowerShell and other scripting languages to automate common and repeat tasks
Must be able to pass a background check

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Voluntary Life and AD&D options
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
Paid Time Off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Windows ServerActive DirectoryGroup Policy ObjectsMicrosoft 365Microsoft AzureMicrosoft ExchangeDNSDHCPPowerShellserver administration

Soft Skills

technical leadershipcoachingmentorshipteam leadershipproblem managementincident responsecommunicationcollaborationorganizational skillstroubleshooting

Certifications

Microsoft Certified Solutions AssociateWindows Server 2012 CertificationWindows Server 2016 CertificationDoD 8140.03 IAT Level II