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M. C. Dean Windows System Administrator 3 (S) - DC Metro Region - Secret Clearance Required in Washington, District Of Columbia
Windows System Administrator 3 (S) - DC Metro Region - Secret Clearance Required
ID 11300
Location Washington Metro Area- MD/VA/DC
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Position Summary
Seeking to hire a skilled Windows Administrator to manage and maintain Windows systems and server networks. The Windows System Administrator 3 will be responsible for installing or upgrading Windows-based systems and servers, managing user access to the servers, and maintaining the security and stability of the network, ultimately helping to ensure the smooth running of the company's networking and server systems while maintaining a high level of security. To ensure success as a Windows Administrator, the Windows System Administrator 3 should have in-depth knowledge of Windows server setup, deployment, and maintenance, advanced coding skills, and the ability to solve complex IT issues.
Assessing the stability, security, and scalability of installed Windows systems.
System and server upgrades.
Installing or upgrading Windows systems and servers.
Providing technical support for staff and back-end system users.
Troubleshooting system and server issues.
Reviewing system error logs and user-reported errors.
Monitoring and updating the Windows codebase.
Managing user access.
Monitoring system performance.
Maintaining server architecture security and creating system backups.
Providing on-site software commissioning and testing.
Position / Candidate Requirements:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Active DoD Secret Security Clearance REQUIRED
Education: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a Related Information Technology Discipline
High School Diploma 10+ years of experience
Bachelors Degree and 5-7 Years of progressive IT experience supporting electronic communications and IT/Network Administration
Associates Degree and 8-10 Years of progressive IT experience supporting electronic communications and IT/Network Administration Required Progressive Experience:
Must have CASP or Security+.
Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
Ability to effectively communicate with various customers, vendors and peers.
Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills is a plus.
Desired / Advantageous Qualifications:
Experience monitoring and administrating VMWare and working in a virtualized environment
Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Server 2012 and 2016 experience
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Abilities:
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.
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Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.
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