Description:

Our government customer is seeking a Windows Systems Admin to support server operations for a nation-wide IT project. Qualified candidates must have an active secret clearance, active Security+, and 5 years experience with Windows server, VMware, Active Directory, and leadership experience.

THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN NEW ORLEANS, LA

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and maintain currently supported and subsequent Microsoft (MS) Windows Server Operating Systems (OS) on physical and virtual operating environments.

• Demonstrate day-to-day adherence with change management precepts and practices and is responsible for writing Change Requests and seeking approval.

• Assist in storage and data management, specifically file and folder permissions.

• Support operational transition of enterprise solutions into production.

• Primary POC for local server, network and telecom repair of District infrastructure components.

• Coordinate local response to IAVA vulnerability remediation.

• Coordinate Level 3 support to the District technical personnel.

• Primary escalation POC for after hours and VIP level support requests.

• Ensure the work schedules of SAIC and subcontractor employees are established, documented and coordinated to provide coverage during contractually required operating hours.

• Review current workloads and ticket distribution. In coordination with ITC, reassigns priorities to ensure service delivery metrics are met. Responsible for SLR performance.

• Collaborate with the local ITC and Ops Officer to ensure the needs of the users are understood and appropriately addressed.

• Responsible for monitoring the technical performance of SAIC and subcontractor staff and reporting exemplary or disciplinary performance to the Division Manager.

• Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

• Monitor the effectiveness of Service Delivery to the local site and reports discrepancies and escalations to the SAIC Division Manager.

  Required Education and Experience:

• BA/BS Degree (4 additional years of experience can be substituted for degree)

• 5+ years of relevant experience

• Current DoD 8570 IA Baseline Certification, IAT Level II (example: Security+ CE

• Must possess an active Secret Clearance.

• Experience using Remedy or a similar ticketing system.

• Demonstrated professional experience with Windows Server 2012; Windows Server 2016.

• Demonstrated experience with VMware.

• Understanding of technology areas such as Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, DFS and the ability to maintain other Windows core services.

• Comprehension of NTFS file share permissions.

• Fundamental understanding of authentication mechanisms such as Kerberos and LDAP.

• Basic networking experience (TCP/IP, routing, SSH, OpenVPN)

• Must be an independent problem solver with troubleshooting, decision making and analytical skills.

Skills:

Vmware, Active directory, Windows server, Server administrator, Windows, Windows administration, Security+. clearance

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.