Windows Systems Administrator

Windows Systems Administrator Gray Tier is looking for a Windows Systems Administrator with a current TS/SCI Clearance for a new opportunity providing IT support to the National Security Council. We seek a technical, self-motivated Windows Systems Administrator, to be versatile and flexible to changing priorities from multiple customers. Leadership skills are highly desired. Primary Responsibilities Organizes and directs the configuration and operation of information management systems. Responsible for directing the work of other system administrators to provide the day-to-day system administration to include system and resource optimization, and user assistance. Conducts capacity and performance analysis and provides system configuration change and upgrade recommendations. Increases system administrator efficiency and accuracy via the use of automated tools and scripts, develops system administrator procedures, and conducts system administrator training and skills assessment. Knowledge of SharePoint applications and backend service operations. Basic Qualifications BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or other related scientific or technical discipline and 8 years of directly relevant experience is required. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree. CompTIA Security Certification Position requires an active TS/SCI. Candidate will go through NSC supplemental Clearance process Experience solving technical problems Preferred Qualifications Microsoft 365 Certified or Microsoft Certified Azure. Basic familiarity with Jira ticketing /Atlassian Suite of products. Familiar with root cause analysis Understanding/experience with server virtualization VMware or Microsoft Hyper-V experience Basic understanding of high availability (HA) and Fault Tolerance concept Understanding/experience with Directory Services (Preferably Microsoft Active Directory) Basic Knowledge of group policy and AD group types. Security Groups and distribution groups. - Basic Knowledge of AD objects. Anything more than user accounts and groups is a bonus. Understanding of PKI certificates - basic understanding - I.e., to authenticate the identity of a user's account before they can be granted access to a file or other resource in a domain network or for access to an application. Basic understanding of networking - DNS - IP addressing/routing Basic understanding/experience with web-based applications - Preferably experience managing/supporting a web-based application (bonus) - Knowledge of IIS Web servers would be a bonus.