Systems Administrator

AAFES

$70K — $95K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Windows server administration
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology preferred
  • Expertise in Active Directory infrastructure (GPO, DHCP, DNS, ADFS)
  • Familiarity with virtual server technologies (Microsoft and VMware)
  • Strong scripting skills and experience with automated patching
  • Proficient in TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, and firewall rules
  • Knowledge of hardware blade server technologies

Responsibilities

  • Serve as 3rd level support for server operating systems
  • Design and implement new platforms within existing infrastructure
  • Lead cross-departmental projects and coordinate efforts
  • Monitor systems to ensure optimal performance and uptime
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures
  • Define and plan disaster recovery solutions for open systems
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development through mentoring
  • Involvement in advanced troubleshooting and deep technical work
  • Engagement in innovative infrastructure projects
  • Flexible work schedule including potential remote options
  • Collaborative work environment with diverse teams
Full Job Description
Job Description

Applies expert knowledge of the IT open systems technologies to support various operating systems and underlying infrastructure hardware platform. Installs new software releases, system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches and resolves software related problems.

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

  • PCS Not Authorized/LSP Not Authorized
  • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert providing deep technical guidance and mentorship across support teams.
  • Deliver advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex incidents escalated beyond standard support tiers.
  • Collaborate with Configuration Management Team to diagnose and resolve imaging, deployment, and configuration-related issues.
  • Support end-to-end device lifecycle processes and equipment deployment initiatives, ensuring compliance, stability, and adherence to enterprise standards


Job Qualifications

Five years of experience in Windows server administration and support within the last eight years.

Or

Bachelors degree and three years of experience in Windows server administration and support within the last eight years.

*Specified technical skills may be determined by hiring manager.
Experience in:
Active directory infrastructure (GPO, DHCP, DNS, ADFS)
Windows server operating system and services
System troubleshooting and monitoring
Microsoft and VMware virtual server technologies
Remote desktop services
Scripting
Automated server and workstation patching
Network experience with TCP/IP addressing, subnetting, VLAN, routing and firewall rules
Hardware blade server technologies.

Degree (one of):
  • BACHELORS DEGREE - Preferred

  • Major/Minor (one of):
  • COMPUTER SCIENCE - Preferred
  • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Preferred


  • Major Duties

    Serves as 3rd level support for various server operating systems running on physical and blade server hardware infrastructure technologies
    Designs and implements new platforms and environments into existing infrastructure.
    Leads projects and coordinates effectively between divisions and business units.
    Monitors infrastructure to ensure optimal system performance and prevent unplanned system outages.
    Develops and maintains standard operating procedures and technical documentation for new and existing systems. Monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity. Defines disaster recovery requirements; plans and delivers a disaster recovery solution for open systems technologies.
    Performs other duties as assigned.

    Work Challenges

    24x7 work environment supporting Exchange operations, which requires either shift work, on call, and/or after hours project work and may include holidays, and weekends
    IT environment is constantly changing demanding quick solutions and evolving skills
    IT position located at HQ
    IT position - there may be some TDY associated with this IT work

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