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GovCIO · 2 weeks ago

Network/Systems Administrator 2 (Desktop and System Support)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$62K/yr - $99K/yr

2+ years exp

GovCIO is a team focused on transforming government IT by delivering innovative services and solutions. The System Administrator will be responsible for the effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software, while ensuring adherence to organizational values and supporting executive government officials.

ConsultingIT InfrastructureIT ManagementManagement Consulting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains smooth operation of computer systems (to include operating systems, software and hardware) in networked or stand-alone configurations, maintains system integrity, and upgrades systems and/or servers as required

May create and document new methods supporting network/system operations and implement changes to procedures

Consults with support teams, help desks, customers and other technical staff in the resolution of problems, coordinates and performs operation and/or maintenance activities for networks/servers, identifies recurring problems and recommends steps to reduce the severity or frequency of problems

May plan for the transition of development and/or production environments to new technologies, utilize system software to monitor the performance of system files, manage system data to maintain performance efficiencies and/or study system requirements to determine proper server installation methods and procedures

Builds, installs and manages physical and virtual server environments

Documents, monitors, and audits those environments

Administer and maintain a secure user environment and shared resources in general in accordance with applicable security best practices and optimal resource accessibility

Primary resource for server and network hardware and software issues

Provides supplemental network and systems administration support to IT team

Works with IT team on large projects

Development of performance metrics and hardware/OS performance tuning

Knowledge of Linux (RHEL) administration

Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Server platform and its components including Active Directory, Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 Operating Systems, failover clustering, certificate services, IIS, and other related technologies

Proficiency in cable management is necessary for providing and maintaining an organized and professional workspace

Excellent problem solving and communication skills

Experience in supporting a 24x7production environment

Proficient within the following technologies – Patch Management, Vulnerability Assessment/Remediation, AV Support, Backup Technologies

Perform system administration activities in all phases of a project, including discovery, design, build, test, and deployment

Ability to work independently with little management oversight

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge and experience in a large-scale Enterprise network with experience in working with executive level staff

Qualification

Linux (RHEL) administrationMicrosoft Server platformSystem Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)Network administrationPatch ManagementVulnerability AssessmentBackup TechnologiesActive DirectoryIndependenceProblem solvingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's with 2-5 years (or commensurate experience)

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline, or 2-5 years of relevant, equivalent experience is required. Degree may be substituted for the certifications below

PWS Specified Certifications Requirement with no experience: One of the certifications below: A+, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Apple Certified Mac Technician (ACMT), VMware Certified Associate 6- Data Center Virtualization, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

Clearance Required: Must be able to pass a government Tier 4 High Background Investigation

Experience with configuration and administration of Windows file servers

Experience with installation, configuration, and administration of enterprise hardware including rack mount and blade servers

Experience writing/maintaining appropriate scripts to automate system administration and recurring jobs

Experience with Microsoft SCCM

Knowledge of Linux (RHEL) administration

Proficiency in cable management is necessary for providing and maintaining an organized and professional workspace

Excellent problem solving and communication skills

Experience in supporting a 24x7production environment

Proficient within the following technologies – Patch Management, Vulnerability Assessment/Remediation, AV Support, Backup Technologies

Perform system administration activities in all phases of a project, including discovery, design, build, test, and deployment

Ability to work independently with little management oversight

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge and experience in a large-scale Enterprise network with experience in working with executive level staff

Preferred

Microsoft – Minimum 4+ years (DHCP, Login Scripts, File/Print Services, DHCP, SCCM, Active Directory, Group Policy Management, System Hardening, SNMP, Patch Management, IIS Web Services, SQL, Scan Remediation, OS Deployment Group Policy Management)

A+, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Apple Certified Mac Technician (ACMT), VMware Certified Associate 6- Data Center Virtualization, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)