Sr. System Administrator
About Concept Plus
Concept Plus is a mission-focused technology solutions provider that transforms IT concepts into impactful solutions for federal agencies. Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, we bring the agility, responsiveness, and customer intimacy of a small business combined with the quality and infrastructure of a larger firm.
Recognized as an award-winning Oracle partner, we have delivered innovative solutions across Defense, Intelligence, Civilian, Health IT, and Tribal sectors. Our highly certified experts build systems that drive efficiency, accelerate modernization, and ensure mission outcomes with certainty.
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid life insurance, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, performance bonuses, tuition reimbursement, unlimited training, and the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, flexible, and innovative environment.
For more information, visit www.conceptplus.com.
About the role
Concept Plus is seeking a Senior System Administrator to act as on-site support for a client system
What you'll do
Network Troubleshooting & Support
Basic understanding of Layer 1, 2, and 3 support. Basic knowledge of Cisco hardware and OS. WiFi troubleshooting. Knowledge of Ethernet and fiber wiring, including basic troubleshooting.
Active Directory & Identity Management
Creating, modifying, and deleting user accounts for staff onboarding/offboarding
Putting accounts in other OUs for CAC Waiver or other reasons
Diagnosing account lockout sources (identifying which device/service is triggering lockouts)
Managing Organizational Unit (OU) placement for new users and computers
Troubleshooting login/authentication failures
Managing service accounts and delegated permissions
Joining/rejoining workstations to the domain
Configuring and troubleshooting mapped network drives
Google Workspace Administration & Support
Account & Identity
Provisioning/deprovisioning Google Workspace accounts
Troubleshooting Single Sign-On (SSO) / SAML integration
Helping staff members with Google account passwords and 2-Step Verification (2FA) issues
Gmail / Email
Diagnosing email delivery failures (bounce-backs, spam filtering, blacklisting)
Configuring and troubleshooting email forwarding and filters
Troubleshooting shared inbox and group email access
Calendars, Drive, and Apps
Troubleshooting shared calendar permissions and resource calendars (e.g., conference room booking)
Resolving Google Drive sync issues (Drive for Desktop)
Managing Shared Drive permissions and access
Troubleshooting Google Forms, Sheets, Docs sharing and permission errors
Investigating storage quota issues
Troubleshooting offline access and sync conflicts
Windows Workstation & Endpoint Support
Advanced OS troubleshooting (boot failures, blue screens/BSOD analysis)
Windows profile corruption repair/rebuilding
Registry edits for application or system issues
Driver installation, updates, and rollback
Diagnosing performance issues (high CPU/memory/disk, startup bloat)
Windows Update failures and manual patching
Application installation, configuration, and repair (beyond standard packages)
Disk cleanup, defragmentation, and storage management
BitLocker encryption troubleshooting and recovery key management
Configuring VPN clients and diagnosing connectivity issues
Imaging and reimaging workstations
Backup and data migration during staff member hardware upgrades
Hardware Support & Repair
Peripheral troubleshooting (printers, scanners, docking stations, multi-monitor configurations)
Printer driver installation and print queue/spooler troubleshooting
Setting up and configuring new workstations and laptops
Diagnosing power and charging issues on laptops
Computer and peripheral firmware updates and issues that arise
Network & Connectivity (Tier 2 Scope)
Troubleshooting wired/wireless connectivity for endpoints
Diagnosing DNS and DHCP client-side issues (ipconfig, nslookup, ping, tracert)
Configuring and troubleshooting network printers
Resolving Wi-Fi authentication issues with NWAVE
Basic switch port connection troubleshooting and verification (possibly escalating to Tier 3)
VTC / Conference Room / Google Meet Support
Google Meet Hardware Kit
Troubleshooting Google Meet hardware kits compute unit (Chromebox/Chromebase) issues
Firmware and software updates for Meet hardware that brick them
Troubleshooting touch controller/tablet connectivity and pairing
Resolving room calendar sync issues on Meet devices
Audio/Video
Troubleshooting camera issues (no video, poor quality, framing/auto-zoom)
Diagnosing microphone and speaker problems (no audio, echo, feedback)
Configuring and troubleshooting speaker bars/mics
Resolving audio routing and input/output device selection issues in big conference room
Trouble shoot Crestron audio video switcher
Displays & Projectors
Troubleshooting projector connectivity (HDMI, wireless casting)
Diagnosing display/resolution/scaling issues
Managing screen sharing and presentation failures
Bulb/lamp and projector maintenance coordination
TV/monitor input and signal troubleshooting
Meetings & Connectivity
Diagnosing Google Meet join failures and dropped calls
Troubleshooting bandwidth/network quality issues affecting meetings
Configuring interoperability with other VTC platforms (Zoom, Teams) if applicable
Testing and validating rooms before high-priority meetings
Cable management and physical connection troubleshooting
Supporting live meetings/VIP events and on-site event coverage
Ticketing, Documentation & Process
Documenting resolutions and updating knowledge base articles and IT SOP
Creating internal how-to guides and troubleshooting scripts for Tier 1
Root cause documentation for recurring issues
Following up on long-running tickets and coordinating with users
Mentoring/coaching Tier 1 staff
Additional Responsibilities
License management and software asset tracking
Certificate installation and renewal on endpoints
Mobile device support (email/app configuration, MDM enrollment)
Verizon Wireless Business account phone management
Coordinating with vendors for warranty and support cases
Testing and piloting new hardware/software before wider deployment
Required Qualifications
US Citizen
Fully Onsite support at client office locations
Strong IT environment experience
Must be able to work with end-users, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines
Must be able to maintain Public Trust Clearance (Clearable)
Concept Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we will give your application full consideration without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.