Senior Windows Server Systems AdministratorSystems Administrator IV needed for a contract opportunity with SOC's client to work remote in Washington, DC. Candidate must have an Active Public Trust Clearance to be considered Job Description: Our Client has an opening for a Senior Windows Server Systems Administrator. The program provides a range of IT services, including help desk, deskside support, Windows engineering and maintenance, managed print services, ITSM, Account Management Services, Cybersecurity, Cloud technologies and other IT services. We need you to participate in fostering a DevOps culture and building strong cross functional collaboration with all areas of development, product, and QA in a dynamic and fast paced environment supporting the development of a data pipeline and machine learning services.
Excellent hands-on knowledge of Windows enterprise management technologies is required for this position. You will work closely with the Infrastructure Engineering Manager on the following key tasks:Configure and troubleshoot Windows Server operating system in support of Active Directory, DNS and Certificate Authorities.Demonstrate extensive understanding of Active Directory systems and be able to manage and maintain themDemonstrate extensive understanding of DNS, Certificate Authority, Certificate Management and Authentication Services - ADFS, SAML, SSO, OKTAApplying STIG and VPR adjustments as requiredManage the certificate environment to ensure certificates are issued on time and installed with no outageDevelop scripts to monitor and check health of Active Directory, DNS and Certificate Authorities.Design, develop, and support scalable, redundant infrastructure to include physical, virtualized and cloud environmentsInstall, configure and manage a windows-based certificate authority severInstall, configure and maintain group management policies including role-based managementSet up administrator and service accounts, maintain system documentation, tune system performance, install system wide softwareApply NIST, DISA security controls, security hardening changes based on best practiceValidate and implement critical system patches, and allocate directory storage spaceImprove existing infrastructure to incorporate latest technology best practices and cross application integrationsDay-to-day collaboration with engineering teams and system owners, to influence design, and architect solutions in multi-tiered environmentsManage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlinesProduce clear documentation for delivered solutionsEducation and Experience: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, with 8 - 12 years of prior relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 6 - 10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience and/or relevant certifications will be considered in lieu of degree. Required Qualifications:BS in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent experience with at least 8+ years in systems engineering or administration (6+ years with a MS/MIS Degree)Experience orchestrating workflows to execute at predefined times, including workflows that have data dependencies.Proficiency in DevOps tools; scripting languages including PowerShell5 years of experience with Directory services (Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID/Azure AD), Certificate Administration and DNS4 years experience providing Tier II & III Windows support for Windows OS3 years of Experience with ADFS, OKTA or other Authentication servicesExperience managing certificates and certificate authorities like Microsoft, Digicert, Entrust/Sectigo and SSL.comAbility to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experienceAbility to work well without constant supervisionAbility to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writingDesired Qualifications:Experience establishing large computer clusters- Experience in continuous configuration automation (CCA) methods for providing a flexible, programmatic platform for deploying and managing the configuration of infrastructure and application resources.Experience in cloud-based technologies Entra, AWS.
Integrating windows services (AD, ADFS) in a cloud architectureNetworking (TCP/UDP, ICMP, and DNS, etc.), infrastructure services, and security experienceCompTIA Security+Microsoft Certified Professional3 years of patching servers, backups, permission management4 years of experience in an operations roleGovernment contracting experience, particularly with the DOJDOJ or DOD ClearanceEmployment Prerequisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.
All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.