WINDOWS SERVER SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Duties and Responsibilities: The Systems Administrator will be responsible for maintaining and updating Windows Server environment . Other responsibilities include: - Setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software, validating and implementing critical system patches, and allocating mass storage space. - Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products. - Assist in the implementation of policies and standards related to the use of computing resources, overall strategy, design, implementation, and operational aspects of multiple systems, operating environments, and related software. - Schedules, plans, and oversees system upgrades. - Develops functional requirements through interaction with end-users and coordinates with development team on systematic enhancements or changes. - Reviews the efficiency and effectiveness of the process for controlling problems. - Performs a variety of difficult assignments associated with monitoring and controlling computer operating systems. - Analyzes system faults and troubleshoots and runs diagnostic tests on operating systems and hardware to detect problems. - Evaluates and installs developed software during various phases of testing. - Reviews and prepares documentation for systems, tests and installation of software. - Investigates and recommends methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. - Initiates preventive maintenance on the operating systems as well as repair to system/environment problems. - Administers systems/environment solutions for multiple projects with varying schedules. - Interfaces with vendors for trouble calls. - Supports the planning of system/environment requirements for individual projects. - Producing management information related to problem management. - Allocating resources to support efforts related to problem management. - Monitoring the effectiveness of error control and making recommendations for improving. - Ensuring problems are escalated and tracked at the proper priority level. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active DoD Secret Clearance is required with the ability to obtain a Top Secret / SCI if hired. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: - Security + - MCSE Desired Certifications: ITIL V3 QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION: - Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of progressively responsible experience is desired or 9+ year’s experience (preferred) in lieu of education. - Experience with MS Exchange, Active Directory Please view the attached file for more details