Windows Administrator

GovCIO; Missouri; Remote; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A government technology services company is seeking a Windows Administrator to manage, maintain, and support a mixed environment of Windows servers. This remote role requires strong communication skills and a background in IT, particularly Windows systems administration. Applicants should have Security Clearance and relevant certifications, along with multiple years of experience in complex networking and Active Directory management.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate Discounts

Flexible Work Environment

Training and Certification Assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of relevant experience in IT or Computer Science.
• Experience automating tasks in Windows environments.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and SMTP.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical instructions and policies.
• Support Windows servers and manage their performance.
• Manage software and hardware integrations as needed.

Skills

Clearance Required: Secret

CompTIA Security CE Certification

Windows Systems Administration

Networking Principles

Active Directory Management

Group Policy Management

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Job description

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Windows Administrator, to create and maintain team technical instructions, operating procedures and policies as needed. This position will be located in Radford, VA and will be a remote position.

Responsibilities

This position is for a Senior Systems Administrator supporting the Windows team. This environment includes Windows 2019 and Windows 2022. The role will work with the existing Windows team to manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support servers for a mixed customer environment. The role will plan, execute, and implement new system hardware and software and create and maintain team technical instructions, operating procedures and policies. It will require monitoring and tuning system performance, ongoing operation of the servers, hardening of the servers and reporting of the overall security and operational status. The role will recommend improvements to the enterprise and manage new software/hardware integrations as needed, while providing utilization reports to identify problems and corrective actions. It requires excellent communication and teamwork, and the ability to support the lifecycle of a mixed vendor equipment environment in the datacenter, including firmware version control and preventive maintenance. The role will also be able to recommend, demonstrate, and implement technologies to expand, upgrade, and increase efficiencies in the current environment.

Qualifications

High School diploma with 6 – 9 years of experience (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Clearance Required: Secret
• CompTIA Security CE Certification (e.g., MCSE, Server, CCNA, RedHat, Palo, etc.); can be waived for 30 days after project join date
• Experience in Computer Science or IT
• 5 years’ experience as a Windows Systems Administrator or Engineer with 3 years’ experience automating tasks
• 5 years’ installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex applications and websites (IIS, Apache, etc.)
• 5 years’ experience in an environment with complex networking solutions and solid knowledge of networking principles
• TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP
• Five or more years’ experience managing enterprise-level Active Directory structures
• 5 years’ experience creating and maintaining complex Group Policy implementations
• 5 years’ experience creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and common problem resolution
• Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to be a team player

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD (note: managed per project)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science
• 3 years’ experience supporting cybersecurity patch management and STIG, SRG, RMF, SCA-V, and CORA

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers–people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process: Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process: Enhanced biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, including criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of highest level of education
• Verification of employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in the application

Employee Perks

GovCIO offers a range of perks and benefits to support personal and professional well-being, in addition to standard health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform with certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions drive our success in supporting our customers and the company.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Location: US-Remote

Posted Salary Range: USD $85,000.00 – USD $113,000.00 /Yr.