Manage physical and virtual servers in multiple environments
Conduct standard system administration activities to keep the servers running, patched, and backed-up
Lead in adding new servers when needed and obtaining new firewall rules if needed for new connections
Assist in application installation, configuration, and management
Conduct system administration activities on all the servers in all the environments to keep them up and available
Keep all servers up to date on all OS patches
Manage backup and restore capabilities
Perform daily monitoring of the servers, performance tuning, and verifying health of the servers
Monitor State iPost scores and actions needed to keep the servers patched at required levels
Manage development network and VPN software
Provide Tier-2 support for system users
Support Security A&A process to maintain the system’s Authority to Operate (ATO).
Implement all required security controls based on NIST 800-53 controls and DoS specific requirements
Assist in performing application installation, configuration and management

Requirements

3 – 5 years experience with Windows system administration
Experience managing virtual servers, using software like VMware and pfSense
Experience with backing up and restoring production servers
Experience with system to system communications
Experience with development networks – physical servers and networking
Experience providing Tier-2 user support
Education Requirement with specific field of study: B.S. degree in an IT related field preferred
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret DoD security clearance. An active clearance is preferred; however, an Interim clearance is acceptable for starting the position.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule, currently with two days per week onsite

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Windows system administrationsystem administrationapplication installationconfiguration managementbackup and restoreperformance tuningserver monitoringfirewall managementNIST 800-53 controlssystem to system communications

Soft Skills

leadershipproblem-solvingcommunicationsupportteam collaboration

Certifications

Top Secret DoD security clearanceInterim security clearance