Koniag IT Systems LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Server Administrator to support KITS and our government customer in Washington, DC.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include but are not limited to:The Server Administrator focuses on day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of server systems and will be responsible for maintaining the reliability, security, and performance of server systems. Primary responsibilities include:
- Support our IT infrastructure operations.
- Perform daily server administration tasks and routine maintenance
- Configure, deploy, and maintain Windows server environments
- Monitor server performance and respond to alerts
- Implement server patches and security updates
- Create and manage user accounts and access permissions
- Manage Active Directory services and Group Policy Objects
- Configure and verify backup operations and test restores
- Troubleshoot server hardware and software issues
- Create and update server documentation
- Support server virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)
- Assist with server deployments and migrations
- Support application installation and configuration on servers
- Implement security controls according to organizational policies
- Provide technical support for escalated server-related issues
- Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support
Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years' experience in server administration
- 2+ years' experience with Windows Server operating systems
- Experience with virtualization technologies
Required Skills and Competencies: - Solid knowledge of Windows Server operating systems (2016, 2019, 2022)
- Experience with Active Directory administration
- Understanding of server virtualization concepts and technologies
- Knowledge of backup and recovery processes
- Basic scripting capabilities (PowerShell, Batch)
- Experience with server monitoring tools
- Understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, DNS, DHCP)
- Basic knowledge of storage concepts (local storage, SAN, NAS)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Good documentation abilities
- Effective communication skills
- Base-level certification (CompTIA A+, Security+, or Network+)
Desired Skills and Competencies: - Experience in government IT environments
- Microsoft certification (MCSA or equivalent)
- Knowledge of Linux server administration
- Experience with server clustering and high availability
- Understanding of security best practices for server environments
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and practices
- Experience with change management procedures
Security Requirements:- This position requires a Criminal background check.
