Windows Administrator

Windows Administrator Pentagon/Onsite IPTA's Technology Solutions Team is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our Technology Solutions group, you will work with a team of technologists focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods. Our Team: We are looking for talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with "fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service." Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals. We are looking for: Smart people with a passion for technology Ability to solve challenging business problems Self-directed professionals Hunger to continually learn and grow Responsibilities: Perform routine maintenance of network and systems infrastructure Develop procedures to ensure the whole team have the skills to support the corporate infrastructure including all backend systems and VPN networks Supports tasks associated with the design, build, implementation, and administration of the On-Premises environment Work with IT management and/or business leaders to deliver allocated server administration tasks within defined time frames Monitor and analyze server performance across the organization and recommend and remedy current and future performance bottlenecks Conduct OS hardening to required security level Support vulnerability remediation activities to server environment as per guidance of the security team and recommends implementation plans when required Enforce IT security policies, standards & practices Support with incident resolution activities and escalations Excellent written / oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to present complex technical topics related to the infrastructure environment to a variety of audiences Document changes to the systems following company change management policy Create and maintain complete technical documentation for relevant processes or new features to assist standardization across the organization Collaborate with other IT staff, including networking, security, end point and collaboration tools teams, to facilitate effective issue resolution Monitor and support license compliance and renewal activities for related server environment Suggest and implement improvements to the environment Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security or related field and/or 7+ years equivalent work experience Minimum 8 years of experience in Windows server (Server OS - 2012, 2016, 2019, 20222) and Windows 10/11 administration Expert knowledge and experience in working with the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) /Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) Expert knowledge of Windows Active Directory infrastructure (Unclassified & Classified) Expert Knowledge of User / Group administration in Active Directory Expert knowledge of Windows DNS, DHCP Direct experience with current branch MS Endpoint Management platform in a distributed environment Expert on DoD patch Management and Vulnerability Remediation (Process and Tools) Experience with VMware and Hyper-V hypervisor Knowledge of Veritas Backup Experience with various client hardware including HP and Dell laptops, desktops and associated peripherals Experience with PowerShell Execute proof-of-concept of various methodologies Microsoft: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) /MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate) Security+ CE Active Security clearance IPTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-off, terminations, and social and recreational programs on the principles of equal employment opportunity. Our employees have diverse backgrounds, skills and ideas that collectively contribute to a rich working environment and greater opportunity for innovation. #clearance #dice