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IBTS - Institute for Building Technology and Safety · 2 months ago

Windows Tier 3 Systems Administrator

positionUS-VA-Ashburn
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

IBTS - Institute for Building Technology and Safety is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Windows Tier 3 Systems Administrator to join their IT infrastructure team. This role focuses on the monitoring, maintenance, and escalation support of Windows-based systems and services, ensuring high system availability and performing engineering audits.

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Responsibilities

Provide advanced troubleshooting and resolution for complex issues escalated from help desk and tier 1 systems administrators
Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022)
Manage Active Directory, including GPOs, OU structure, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy troubleshooting
Assist on infrastructure projects such as server upgrades, migrations, and patch management
Monitor system performance, logs, and security using tools such as PRTG, Windows Event Viewer, and other third-party monitoring solutions
Continually adjust monitoring parameters in PRTG to keep false alarms at a minimum
Perform systems and software audits and produce reports as requested
Manage virtualization platforms (e.g., Hyper-V, VMware) and associated virtual environments
Automate repetitive tasks and streamline administration using PowerShell and other scripting tools
Maintain MS 365 Druva backup and disaster recovery solution, ensuring data integrity and recovery readiness
M365 SharePoint online support and configurations
Implement and enforce IT security standards, policies, and best practices
Collaborate with network, security, and application teams on cross-functional projects
Document systems, configurations, and procedures thoroughly for operational continuity
Monitor and execute all software assurance, SLPA, application software, and hardware warranty renewals utilizing the contracts portion of ServiceDesk for the IT department
Update critical engineering systems software
Build virtual servers for both Engineering and Development
Replace faulty hardware
Network and VPN troubleshooting
Install driver and firmware updates
Escalate to senior engineering staff as needed
Manage and audit file servers
Patch Sysprep images
Manage vendor and circuit information for all sites
Backup manager for SentinelOne portal and client updates
Manage Offshore virtual machine collection
Execute some systems migrations

Qualification

Windows Server OSActive DirectoryPowerShell scriptingVirtualization technologiesBackup technologiesDisaster recovery planningTroubleshooting skillsMicrosoft AzureSecurity frameworksEnterprise monitoring toolsConfiguration management toolsCollaboration skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of hands-on experience in Windows systems administration in an enterprise environment
Deep understanding of Windows Server OS, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and file/print services
Strong PowerShell scripting experience for automation and reporting
Experience managing virtualization technologies (Hyper-V and/or VMware)
Solid knowledge of backup technologies and disaster recovery planning
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to learn and adapt to rapidly changing IT needs

Preferred

Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, MCSA, MCSE, or equivalent experience
Experience with Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms
Exposure with security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, ISO)
Experience with enterprise monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, SCOM)
Exposure to configuration management tools (e.g., SCCM, Intune)

Company

IBTS - Institute for Building Technology and Safety

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Building resilient communities by reducing risk, enhancing public safety and improving quality of life.
dateFounded in 1999
location
Ashburn, Virginia, USA
people-size201-500 employees
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https://www.ibts.org/

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (1)
2023 (1)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$0.55M
Key Investors
USDA Rural DevelopmentKresge Foundation
2024-09-24Grant· $0.25M
2020-03-16Grant· $0.3M

Leadership Team

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Shyam Choudhary
President
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