Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA
Clearance Required: TS/SCI minimum (US Citizen)Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview:Praescient Analytics is looking for a
Senior Microsoft System Administrator to support the Data Capabilities Division (DCD) - Intelligence and Automation Operations (IAO). You will lead the identification and resolution of hardware and software issues to maintain a 99% system availability rate for critical Army intelligence missions. This role involves managing a Windows-based architecture across five distinct networks, including JWICS, SIPRNET, and NIPRNET.
Key Responsibilities:- System Maintenance: Perform daily administration and maintenance of over 40 Windows-based server checks, recording all findings in the DCD Systems Administration Daily Checks list.
- Security & Compliance: Apply the latest DISA STIGs to all Windows Servers and features within 30 days of release. Address ACAS findings by applying security updates and hotfixes within 14 days of notification.
- Performance Monitoring: Provide detailed system matrices covering utilization, uptime, and storage availability. Use PowerShell and other scripting languages to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency.
- Application Deployment: Deploy DCD-developed, COTS, and GOTS applications to production and staging environments within two business days of a request.
- Availability Management: Ensure 99% availability for approximately 20 Microsoft IIS websites hosted across five networks.
- Incident Response: Notify the Government of unscheduled outages within 30 minutes. Provide after-hours on-site support, responding to malfunctions within two hours of notification.
- Leadership & Mentoring: Act as a team leader to assign and review tasks, set priorities, and mentor junior personnel on proper technical procedures.
Required Qualifications:- Total Experience: At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in server administration, including managing servers in a production environment.
- Technical Design: At least 5 years of experience identifying server requirements and planning the design and deployment of new technologies and upgrades.
- Operating Systems: At least 5 years of experience with Windows Server 2016 and later, encompassing configuration, implementation, and security.
- Leadership: Minimum of 3 years of management or team lead experience.
- Specialized Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
Education (Desired):- Bachelor's degree in an area related to the labor category from an accredited college or university.
- Alternative: Associate degree with 7 years of intelligence experience or a High School Diploma with 9 years of intelligence experience.
Certification Requirement:- Current DoDD 8140.01 (formerly 8570.01-M) IAT Level II certification. Examples Include: CompTIA Security+ CE, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Cloud+, GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or Windows Server 2012/2016 Certification
Additional Requirements:- DTA Status: Successful candidates must become a certified Data Transfer Agent (DTA) within 30 days of in-processing.
- Polygraph: Must be eligible and willing to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph examination at the government's discretion.
- Travel: May be required to travel to other government or contractor facilities; OCONUS travel requires a valid U.S. unrestricted passport.
Required: Active TS/SCI Level Clearance (U.S. Citizenship)
What you can expect from us:- Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
- Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
- A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
- Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
- A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies
Benefits:- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
- 401(k) with company match
- Travel & performance incentives
- 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
- $5K annual training allowance
- $500 book allowance
- Tuition reimbursement program
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to and please visit our website to apply online at
www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings. 
