Description
Senior Windows/Active Directory/Vmware/System Administrator
6 month contract role
Herndon, VA 20170
Summary:
Maintains computing environment by identifying system requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring system performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
1. Administer Microsoft Active Directory, DNS and DHCP in an enterprise environment.
2. Active Directory design, implementation, administration, troubleshooting and remediation. Includes Workstation connectivity, user support, account creation and management; user training, security implementation, certification and accreditation.
3. Independently diagnose and resolve complex application and systems problems.
4. Design, installation, configuration administration, operations and maintenance of virtual environments using VMware.
5. Develop and gain approval for an enterprise comprehensive patch management program, to include all patches, upgrades, and enhancements in accordance with Indian Affairs configuration management procedures.
6. Perform systems management and system monitoring and upgrades of the client's systems.
7. Establishes system specifications by conferring with users; analysing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; designing system infrastructure.
8. Establishes system infrastructure by planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of PC and server hardware, software, LAN and WAN networks, and operating and system management systems; defining system and operational policies and procedures.
9. Maintains system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting system hardware, software, networks and operating and system management systems; designing and running system load/stress testing; escalating application problems to vendor.
10. Secures system by developing system access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; establishing and testing disaster recovery policies and procedures; completing back-ups; maintaining documentation.
11. Upgrades system by conferring with vendors and services; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements and new software.
12. Other duties may be assigned to meet operational/business needs.
Supervision: Plan, organize, direct and guide the activities of team members. Assist in hiring, training and performance evaluations.
Education and/or Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Bachelor's Degree with 7-10 years systems administration experience in some or all of the following technologies: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, SQL Server, Active Directory, Web and Windows Services, PowerShell or other Scripting languages, Backup and Data Assurance, SAN/NAS devices, TCP/IP subnetting, and Virtualization. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for formal education.
Computer Skills:
System Administration, Standards Development, LAN Hardware, Proxy/Firewall Services, Multi-tasking, Networking Knowledge, Network Hardware Configuration, Network Maintenance, Network and Server Performance Tuning
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: MCSE/MCITP or advance Microsoft Certification
To apply for this role please send your Resume.
Thank you
Chris
Christopher TalamasRecruiting Manager - IT & Federal Divisions
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