Windows Server Administrator

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland Type: Contract Job 3212 Title: Windows Server Administrator Location: Annapolis Junction area Compensation Range: $210k - $230k Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense. Support implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Windows servers (2012, 2016, and 2019), including the provisioning of a Windows 11 VDI infrastructure for enclave access and program support. Support IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, etc. Escalation and communication of status to management and internal customers Provides Tier 2 and 3 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Creates and updates ServiceNow tickets accordingly. Manages GPOs, applies security and system patching and coordinates/supports all service leads utilizing Windows servers across the program. Configures and manages Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance. Will be comfortable in all areas of analysis, design, installation, implementation, configuration, tuning, administration, operation, and security of mid-to-large-tier Windows systems. Be knowledgeable in the following categories: Power shell, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Active Directory, Trelix ePolicy Orchestrator, Virtualization and VMWare, and Amazon Web Services. Optimize system operations and resource utilization and performs system capacity analysis and planning. Analyzes and resolves complex problems associated with servers, windows applications, and software integration. Be able to respond to after-hours requests as required in a 24 x 7 environment, as needed. DoD 8570 Compliance with IAT level 1 is required. (Security or A certification) Benefits Overview : Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Generous PTO Policy 401(k) HSA and FSA options Life and Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement and Training Perks at Work Discount Program Referral Program Leads Generation Program CollegeAmerica 529 Fitness Reimbursement Program Travel Assistance Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions Life Planning Financial & Legal Services