Systems Administrator - T2

Acuity, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity, Inc. in Washington D.C. is seeking a Systems Administrator to enhance government missions through technology. The role involves implementing and troubleshooting systems, ensuring security compliance, and providing technical support. Candidates must have 5+ years of Windows server experience and a Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field.

The position requires an active Top Secret clearance and offers an opportunity to work in a supportive team environment. Desired qualifications include certifications like ITIL Foundations and Security+.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Windows server management.
• Experience with MS System Center, O365/SharePoint, and MS Azure.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Perform system implementation, troubleshooting, and administration activities.
• Maintain hardware and software through installation, training, and support.
• Ensure systems comply with security standards.

Skills

Windows server experience

Scripting in PowerShell

Knowledge of Windows OS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent

Tools

MS SQL Server

MS System Center (SCCM)

O365/SharePoint

MS Azure

Job description

Overview

Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation. We are looking for a Systems Administrator to join our team.

Shifts

Day shift (HST & BIMC) – 7 am to 3:30 pm ET; Day shift (EW) – staggered start times 6 am to 10 am MT; Swing shift – 3 pm to 11:30 pm ET; Midnight shift – 11 pm to 7:30 am ET.

Responsibilities

• Perform system implementation, troubleshooting, and administration activities.
• Installation, training, support, monitoring, and maintenance of hardware and software.
• Troubleshooting and resolution of problems as well as the communication, tracking, and reporting of these efforts.
• Performing imaging, restores, and ongoing management of systems, software, and hardware.
• Creating, maintaining, tracking, and communicating configurations and/or changes of configurations in hardware, software, data, permissions (or security‑related information), etc.
• Providing development, maintenance, and communication of diagrams, system configurations, and technical documentation.
• Providing technical support for testing and evaluation.
• Responsible for the full lifecycle of design through implementation of enterprise and business specific solutions involving conceptual and logical architecture.
• Create prototypes and perform technology evaluations.
• Ensures Windows application hosts and SQL database hosts comply with applicable system security standards.
• Works with information assurance teams to ensure system accreditation.
• Plans for and performs any required Windows server configuration changes.
• Analyzes monitoring data for performance optimization opportunities.
• Develops and implements system performance monitoring processes.
• Maintains current industry knowledge of development concepts, best practices and procedures for server operations and maintenance.
• Works as part of a team on client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology (or equivalent related field experience).
• 5+ years Windows server experience (2012, 2016, 2019).
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years specialized experience in Systems Administration supporting MS SQL Server, MS System Center (SCCM), O365/SharePoint and MS Azure.
• Knowledge of Windows OS, Active Directory, Registry, Group Policy Objects.
• Proficiency scripting in PowerShell or equivalent.

Desired Qualifications

• Microsoft Server or Infrastructure Certification(s) (or equivalent work experience).
• Remedy Action Request Server, ServiceNow and ITSM experience.
• SQL database experience.
• ITIL Foundations certification.
• Security+ certification.
• Prior experience in a consulting environment.
• Preference for experience with mentoring and training staff.

Clearance Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance required.

Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.