Windows System Administrator 2

Synergy ECP; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy ECP in Maryland is seeking a Windows System Administrator to manage day-to-day IT systems. The role involves ensuring system availability, performing upgrades, and monitoring system performance.

The ideal candidate has ten years of experience in system administration, preferably with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Applicants must possess a TS/SCI polygraph clearance. This opportunity is with an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience as a System Administrator in relevant programs or contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of experience can substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Administrate IT systems to ensure availability and performance.
• Perform software installations and upgrades according to policies.
• Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum performance.

Skills

System administration

Backup and recovery

Software installation and upgrades

Security auditing

Performance monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 Certification (Security+)

Job description

Position: Windows System Administrator

Job Duties

• Administrating day‑to‑day IT systems to include system availability, backup/restore, deploy/provision, configuration changes, maintaining and patching both physical and virtual environments.
• Performing software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.
• Scheduling installations and upgrades in accordance with established IT policies and procedures.
• Monitoring and tuning the system to achieve optimum performance levels.
• Monitoring vendor announcements and bulletins to ensure the latest patches and upgrades are tested, evaluated, and implemented according to customer standards.
• Installing and monitoring security‑auditing software and remediating defects based on customer security policies.
• Ensuring workstation/server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions.
• Developing and promoting standard operating procedures; providing technical oversight during installations and recovery projects.

Qualifications

Ten (10) years of experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of SA experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree. DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 Certification (Security+) is preferred.

Required Clearance

Candidate must have a TS/SCI polygraph clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.