Initiate Government Solutions, LLC. · 6 hours ago
Windows System Administrator
Austin, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expInitiate Government Solutions (IGS) is a Woman-Owned Small Business and a fully remote IT services provider supporting federal partners nationwide. The role involves managing Windows Operating Systems, ensuring security compliance, and administering backup systems while providing exceptional service and support for federal information systems.
AnalyticsAppsInformation TechnologyProject Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform monthly security patching and vulnerability remediation for Windows Operating Systems (OSs)
Harden Windows servers per VA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) guidelines
Patch all systems, Windows, to minimize security vulnerabilities and stay in Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance
Provide updated ATO documentation for each system as necessary
Schedule and maintain backup jobs for all systems (Windows) (backup varies from system to system; generally, data consists of physical systems that are primarily Windows
Administer backup servers (Windows) for Microsoft Data Protector Manager and HP Data Protector or similar software. Troubleshoot and repair failed backups and bottlenecks
Upgrade backup software approximately twice per year
Generate daily and weekly reports from each backup application for backup success/failures, which shall be delivered as part of the Weekly Status Report
Conduct Back-up software installation/upgrade/patching
Conduct Back-up load balancing and optimizations
Administer HP Data Protector, Commvault or similar devices, policies, backup specifications, templates, and global configuration settings
Monitor and adjust to keep optimal system performance and identify any input/output (I/O) bottlenecks during backup
Create and maintain Pre/Post backup scripts (custom scripts ran before and after back-up job) as part of the Weekly Status Report. Any failed back-up issues shall be reported weekly by telephone or email to Technical PM
Integrate and administer HP Command View Tape Library
Administer Commvault or other backup software being used in the environment and associated devices
Perform data restorations approximately twice per quarter as directed by Technical PM
Provide Build guides, Configuration guide, Backup Management Plan, Lifecycle migration plan for all Systems
Install, configure and maintain approved OS versions which can include Windows 2019, including OS patching, drivers and hardware firmware
Perform operating system upgrades and patching weekly or as needed
Administer Microsoft HYPER-V clusters and Virtual Machine Manager
Conduct System optimization and updating
Conduct Server performance bottleneck troubleshooting
Maintain or create group policies/ local policies required by security entities
Maintain Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) servers as the firewall for the project by creating/removing/modifying security policies monthly or as needed
Maintain Applications (commercially available and VA developed applications) through Microsoft terminal services application deployment services
Administer System Center Operations Manager – upgrade, configuration & maintenance
Verify weekly backups by checking the backup application log
Report on any system issues and document any system addition or modifications as part of the Monthly Platform Support Health Report
Provide Configuration Guides for each system and Bug/Fix Documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific/technical discipline
5 to 10 years of experience in a professional work environment (additional year of experience if years if education requirement is not met)
Windows 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2008 R2, 2016 administration
Prior experience with an ATO process
Patching, Installing, configuring and maintaining Windows Servers; advanced troubleshooting, and advanced Windows Server communications and hosting within Azure Cloud Environments
Experience with PowerShell scripting for Azure based server administration and automation
Experience working with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates and Azure Resource Groups
Experience with Azure Containers and related orchestration tools like Docker and/or Kubernetes
Experience managing Azure virtual machines, virtual networks, and related Azure cloud storage
Preferred
Current VA Public Trust
Microsoft Certification highly desired
Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment?
Previous, experience supporting the VA
VA Public Trust
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
Matching 401K and profit sharing
Paid time off
Training time for personal development
Flexible spending accounts
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid short and long term disability coverage
An education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification
Employee recognition
Referral programs
Spot bonuses
Other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family
Company
Initiate Government Solutions, LLC.
IGS is a solutions provider, partnering with the Federal Government, to tackle the most challenging issues included interoperability, data analytics, business/clinical applications and operations, program/project management.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Claudine Beron, MA, PMP
CEO, Initiate Government Solutions
Madeline Larkin, PMP, SPHR
Chief Operating Officer
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