Initiate Government Solutions, LLC.

Windows System Administrator

Initiate Government Solutions, LLC.

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Texas • United States

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Tech Stack

AzureCloudDockerKubernetes

About the role

  • Perform monthly security patching and vulnerability remediation for Windows Operating Systems (OSs).
  • Harden Windows servers per VA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) guidelines.
  • Patch all systems, Windows, to minimize security vulnerabilities and stay in Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance.
  • Provide updated ATO documentation for each system as necessary.
  • Schedule and maintain backup jobs for all systems (Windows) (backup varies from system to system; generally, data consists of physical systems that are primarily Windows.
  • Administer backup servers (Windows) for Microsoft Data Protector Manager and HP Data Protector or similar software.
  • Troubleshoot and repair failed backups and bottlenecks.
  • Upgrade backup software approximately twice per year.
  • Generate daily and weekly reports from each backup application for backup success/failures, which shall be delivered as part of the Weekly Status Report.
  • Conduct Back-up software installation/upgrade/patching.
  • Conduct Back-up load balancing and optimizations.
  • Administer HP Data Protector, Commvault or similar devices, policies, backup specifications, templates, and global configuration settings.
  • Monitor and adjust to keep optimal system performance and identify any input/output (I/O) bottlenecks during backup.
  • Create and maintain Pre/Post backup scripts (custom scripts ran before and after back-up job) as part of the Weekly Status Report.
  • Any failed back-up issues shall be reported weekly by telephone or email to Technical PM.
  • Integrate and administer HP Command View Tape Library.
  • Administer Commvault or other backup software being used in the environment and associated devices.
  • Perform data restorations approximately twice per quarter as directed by Technical PM.
  • Provide Build guides, Configuration guide, Backup Management Plan, Lifecycle migration plan for all Systems.
  • Install, configure and maintain approved OS versions which can include Windows 2019, including OS patching, drivers and hardware firmware.
  • Perform operating system upgrades and patching weekly or as needed.
  • Administer Microsoft HYPER-V clusters and Virtual Machine Manager.
  • Conduct System optimization and updating.
  • Conduct Server performance bottleneck troubleshooting.
  • Maintain or create group policies/ local policies required by security entities.
  • Maintain Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) servers as the firewall for the project by creating/removing/modifying security policies monthly or as needed.
  • Maintain Applications (commercially available and VA developed applications) through Microsoft terminal services application deployment services.
  • Administer System Center Operations Manager – upgrade, configuration & maintenance.
  • Verify weekly backups by checking the backup application log.
  • Report on any system issues and document any system addition or modifications as part of the Monthly Platform Support Health Report.
  • Provide Configuration Guides for each system and Bug/Fix Documentation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific/technical discipline.
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in a professional work environment (additional year of experience if years if education requirement is not met)
  • Windows 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2008 R2, 2016 administration
  • Prior experience with an ATO process
  • Patching, Installing, configuring and maintaining Windows Servers; advanced troubleshooting, and advanced Windows Server communications and hosting within Azure Cloud Environments
  • Experience with PowerShell scripting for Azure based server administration and automation
  • Experience working with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates and Azure Resource Groups
  • Experience with Azure Containers and related orchestration tools like Docker and/or Kubernetes
  • Experience managing Azure virtual machines, virtual networks, and related Azure cloud storage
Benefits
  • comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
  • matching 401K and profit sharing
  • paid time off
  • training time for personal development
  • flexible spending accounts
  • employer-paid life insurance
  • employer-paid short and long term disability coverage
  • an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification
  • employee recognition and referral programs
  • spot bonuses
  • other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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

Hard Skills & Tools
Windows Operating SystemsPatchingVulnerability remediationBackup administrationPowerShell scriptingAzure Resource ManagerAzure ContainersDockerKubernetesSystem optimization
Soft Skills
TroubleshootingCommunicationDocumentationReportingProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsCollaborationAttention to detailTime managementAdaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in SystemsBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in related scientific/technical discipline