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Linchpin Solutions, Inc. · 22 hours ago

Systems Admin

Aberdeen, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $115K/yr

7+ years exp

Linchpin Solutions, Inc. is seeking a dynamic and experienced Systems Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize complex server, network, and database environments. The role involves deploying and troubleshooting key infrastructure components, monitoring system performance, and providing Tier 2 support for escalated issues.

ConsultingProfessional ServicesTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

James Brewer

Responsibilities

Independently manage, maintain, and optimize complex server, network, and database environments as the sole Systems Administrator

Deploy, administer, and troubleshoot key infrastructure components including Windows Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, Microsoft Exchange, and both physical and virtual server systems

Diagnose and resolve advanced issues across hardware, software, storage, and enterprise applications while also providing Tier 2 support for escalated client/server and database problems

Monitor systems for performance, availability, and security, applying patches, upgrades, and corrective actions to ensure operational reliability

Design, configure, and manage databases—particularly SQL Server and SSRS—while also developing documentation, backup strategies, and recovery plans

Coordinate with external agencies or contractors during outages or issues beyond the demarcation point and produce clear technical documentation to support ongoing operations

Support planned and unplanned infrastructure changes, develop custom applications or scripts, and perform other duties as required

Qualification

Windows Active DirectoryMicrosoft ExchangeSQL ServerNetwork troubleshootingMicrosoft Windows ServerStorage Area NetworksSystem Center Operations ManagerSystem Center Configuration ManagerCritical ThinkingVerbal communicationWritten communicationCollaborationPresentation skillsDocumentation

Required

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Experience with Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work both collaboratively and individually

Critical Thinking Skills

Ability to give presentations and briefings as needed

Ability to deepdive in finding solutions

Possess expert-level knowledge in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Windows Active Directory, Group Policy Objects and Domain Name Service (DNS)

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Windows Server operating systems, including Windows Server 2008(R2) and Windows Server 2003

Strong experience in the deployment, administration, and troubleshooting of Microsoft Exchange environments, specifically Exchange 2003 and Exchange 2010

Skilled in assessing and applying vendor security patches and updates

Proficient with enterprise storage technologies such as Storage Area Networks (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS)

Experience with server performance optimization and use of monitoring tools

Competent in utilizing server configuration and management platforms, including Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

Solid network troubleshooting capabilities and foundational networking knowledge

Capable of producing clear and detailed technical documentation

Familiar with developing and executing action plans for both planned and unplanned changes to network infrastructure

Install, patch, upgrade, tune, optimize and repair hardware and software (including operating systems, applications and databases) to maintain optimal performance

O&M of equipment and/or systems up to and including their demarcation points, and shall coordinate with, and assist external entities (other governmental agencies or contractors) in troubleshooting beyond their demarcation point during outages and troubleshooting, as required

Establish a trend analysis program to ensure equipment, systems and services meet minimum operational availability, reliability and survivability requirements, (including backup and recovery of end-to-end systems

Monitor equipment and systems for indications of warnings, faults, alarm conditions and outages; and provide component and system fault isolation, diagnostics, troubleshooting and restoration services

Troubleshoot until the source of the condition, degradation or outage is identified, and implement corrective actions and repairs to restore affected equipment, systems or services to full operational capability

Design, write, modify and implement software programs/applications

Install, configure, operate, manage, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, inspect and maintain server systems (physical and virtual), including administration of core and functional services

Manage and administer user accounts, profiles and access

Monitoring user access and adherence to established policies and procedures to ensure a secure operating environment

Provide Tier 2 technical support for more complex end-user client/server database issues, which cannot be resolved by the Tier 1 technical support staff

Plan, analyze, design, develop, install, troubleshoot, manage and administer databases to ensure overall system performance, quality, integrity and security

Perform database and application security patching, upgrades and enhancements

Install and integrate new and/or and customize existing applications; and create custom views, queries, reports and templates

Need to have SQL experiences especially SSRS (SQL Server Reporting services)

Develop and maintain database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for database/data dictionaries

Administer and control database access permissions and privileges

Develop, test, execute and manage back-up and recovery plans

Perform database configuration, change and capacity management activities

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, OR An associate's degree plus seven (7) total years of recent specialized experience, OR a certification plus seven (7) years of recent specialized experience, OR eleven (11) total years of recent specialized experience

Must hold one (1) of the following certifications: Comptia Security+, CCNA, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, CISSA, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP

Minimum of three 4 years of hands-on experience in Windows Server 2003 and Exchange 2003 systems administration

7-10 years of relevant work experience