Senior Windows System AdministratorWe are seeking a Senior Windows System Administrator to join our team in Rockville, MD, supporting the NRC-SNCC contract.TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP".As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.ResponsibilitiesSenior Windows 2022 / 2019/2016 administrator responsible for server administrations, installation and maintenance services for 100 physical and virtual servers in a Microsoft Active Directory environment.Provide Tier one to three system administration and helpdesk support to the NRC's Documentum Safeguards Electronic Safe or other document management systemsAdminister and maintain a multi-site Citrix XenDesktop VDI solution and associated thin clients for 250 endpointsAdminister and maintain on premise Microsoft Exchange server deployment for 250 usersManage virtual infrastructure and hosts based on VMware technologiesResponsible for Barracuda Firewall Administration, VPN, and NAC solution or similar toolsManagement of the daily data backup and retrieval scheme with Backup Exec and associated tape library hardware or other similar platformsHands on experience with system patch management tools such as Windows WSUS or similar toolsPrevious experience required in applying patches in accordance with government guidelines and DISA STIG findingsExperience with third-party applications and tools such as antivirus or Adobe AcrobatParticipate in complete system builds, upgrades, migrations, code deployments and patch management.
Configuration and testing of any new hardware and software.Create and/or update system design documentation, Standard Operating Procedures and Disaster Recovery plansRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in a computer related field of study plus 7 years of relevant experience. 10 years of related experience accepted in lieu of a degree.Must successfully pass a drug screeningActive or must be able to obtain Public TrustPreferred QualificationsMicrosoft MCPS, MCSA, MCSEMicrosoft Certified ProfessionalMicrosoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Server InfrastructureAdditional Job InformationLocation: Rockville, MDType of environment: office settingNoise level: SoftWork schedule: Day shift Monday – Friday. (May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.)Amount of Travel: Less than 10%While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Must be a U.S CitizenMust successfully pass a drug screeningActive or must be able to obtain Public TrustTarget salary range: $90,000.00 - $122,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
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