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GAP Solutions Inc Sr. Systems Administrator (Windows/Azure) in Herndon, Virginia

Position Objective: The highly-motivated and experienced Sr. Systems Administrator will support servers, network, storage, and virtualized Infrastructure for hybrid Windows operating systems. This individual will be the technical expert and go-to person to find solutions to meet evolving requirements. You will work closely with a small IT team to meet all infrastructure and security needs per NIST standards. This role will be responsible for finding and initiating needed improvements within the two supported environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a server environment with Adobe ColdFusion and Microsoft SQL to support our government customer, including patches and system updates.

  • Work independently on server administration tasks as needed daily to maintain all systems and security according to NIST 800-53 and CMMC compliance requirements.

  • Monitor systems to ensure there are no productivity or performance issues.

  • Install and configure operating systems and application software.

  • Maintain Microsoft O365 and hosted systems connected to Microsoft Azure.

  • Monitor and maintain system backups using Veeam connected to Microsoft Azure.

  • Anticipate potential issues or bottlenecks and identify solutions.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve all technical issues when they arise.

  • Follow government-mandated processes for Change and Configuration Management.

  • Manage network and security for private network infrastructure.

  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to system configurations, processes, and procedures.

    Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or equivalent experience including 5+ years of systems administration hands-on experience.

  • Network+ and Security+ Certificates or must obtain within 6 months of hire date.

  • Microsoft Engineer and Azure Cloud Certifications recommended.

  • US Citizen, who has recently or successfully passed a government public trust background investigation.

  • Proven track record of installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Microsoft OS servers, Active Directory Domain Services, Microsoft O365, Microsoft Azure, and network systems.

  • Experience creating and using PowerShell scripts to manage systems.

  • System Deployment knowledge including upgrades, updates, and testing.

  • Exceptional knowledge of networking technologies (OSI network layers, TCP/IP, VPN).

  • Prior System administration, performance tuning, and system monitoring job responsibilities capable of independently fulfilling the above duties and responsibilities.

    Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.

  • Ability to work independently and display self-motivation in all aspects of work

  • Ability to function effectively and work diplomatically as part of a team.

  • Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects

    *This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at recruiting@gapsi.com . You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.

    GAP Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

Requisition ID: 7210

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