Planet Technologies, the Nation’s leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team as Windows Server & Database Administratort. In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that make a difference for our country.
This position serves as senior technical resource responsible for the design, implementation, administration, security, performance, and maintenance of Windows-based server environments and enterprise database systems. It requires deep expertise in Microsoft Windows Server technologies, Active Directory, virtualization platforms, database administration, cybersecurity best practices, and systems integration within classified environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong troubleshooting capabilities, the ability to lead complex technical initiatives, and experience supporting highly available and secure enterprise systems.
This position is based on site, full time in Albuquerque, NM.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, administer, and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments.
- Manage Active Directory services, including Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, DHCP, Federation Services, and certificate services.
- Configure, monitor, and maintain Windows Server operating systems, ensuring optimal system performance and availability.
- Administer Microsoft Windows Server environments across multiple security domains.
- Perform server installations, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management activities.
- Develop and maintain server hardening standards in accordance with federal cybersecurity requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve advanced operating system, network, and application issues.
- Implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
- Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and other enterprise database platforms as required.
- Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies to optimize system efficiency.
- Develop and execute backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans.
- Perform database security administration, including user access controls, permissions management, and auditing.
- Conduct database migrations, upgrades, and patch management activities.
- Monitor database health and proactively mitigate performance and availability risks.
- Ensure database environments comply with applicable security and governance requirements.
- Support enterprise virtualization environments utilizing VMware, Hyper-V, or similar technologies.
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls consistent with NIST, DoD, DOE, and federal security requirements.
- Perform vulnerability remediation, security hardening, and compliance reporting activities.
- Manage system monitoring tools and perform root cause analysis on infrastructure events.
- Support incident response, forensic investigations, and system recovery efforts when necessary.
- Maintain secure system configurations and documentation for classified and sensitive environments.
- Serve as a senior technical advisor for infrastructure modernization and optimization initiatives.
- Lead system deployments, upgrades, migrations, and integration efforts.
- Develop architecture recommendations and strategic infrastructure roadmaps.
- Mentor junior administrators and provide technical guidance to project teams.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, networking, application, and engineering teams to ensure mission success.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system diagrams.
Windows Server Administration
Database Administration
Infrastructure & Security Management
Technical Leadership
Qualifications
- Ability to hold and maintain an active Top Secret (TS) clearance and DOE Q Clearance at time of hire.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, with 10 years of progressively responsible experience in Windows Server administration and enterprise infrastructure support.
- Minimum of 5 years of database administration experience supporting enterprise-class environments.
- Expert-level knowledge of:
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Active Directory
- Group Policy
- DNS/DHCP
- Microsoft SQL Server
- PowerShell scripting
- Enterprise backup and recovery solutions
- Experience supporting secure government, defense, national security, or energy-sector environments.
- Experience implementing cybersecurity controls and security hardening practices.
- Strong understanding of virtualization technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system, database, and infrastructure issues.
- Experience supporting Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DoD), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), or other federal agencies.
- Experience operating in classified computing environments.
- Experience with cloud technologies including Microsoft Azure Government or hybrid architectures.
- Knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SAN), enterprise storage platforms, and high-availability solutions.
- Experience with configuration management and automation tools.
- Familiarity with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and federal compliance frameworks.
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- CISSP
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- ITIL Foundation
- Advanced systems administration expertise
- Advanced database administration skills
- Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently within highly secure environments
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Certifications
One or more of the following certifications are highly desirable:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Skills Required
- Ability to hold and maintain an active Top Secret clearance and DOE Q Clearance at time of hire
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering
- 10 years of progressively responsible experience in Windows Server administration and enterprise infrastructure support
- Minimum 5 years of database administration experience supporting enterprise-class environments
- Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server
- Expert-level knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy
- Expert-level knowledge of DNS and DHCP
- Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server
- Expert-level knowledge of PowerShell scripting
- Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions
- Experience supporting secure government, defense, national security, or energy-sector environments
- Experience implementing cybersecurity controls and security hardening practices
- Strong understanding of virtualization technologies
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system, database, and infrastructure issues
- Experience supporting DOE, DoD, NNSA, or other federal agencies
- Experience operating in classified computing environments
- Experience with Microsoft Azure Government or hybrid cloud architectures
- Knowledge of SAN, enterprise storage platforms, and high-availability solutions
- Experience with configuration management and automation tools
- Familiarity with STIGs and federal compliance frameworks
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or SQL Server Certification
- CompTIA Security+, CISSP, VMware Certified Professional, or ITIL Foundation certification
What We Do
Planet Technologies was built around investing in and developing long term relationships with our customers and corporate partners. We work hard to keep our staff trained on the latest technologies, policy and operational issues impacting today’s federal and corporate environments. Being an expert on the technology we support is the first step, more importantly is understanding your business mission and integrating technology into a long term strategic plan. Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft consulting services to public sector and commercial organizations. Our team of Microsoft experts provides support for Office 365, CRM, SharePoint, System Center, SQL, and Windows 7-10. Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, records management, workflow automation, collaboration, systems management, virtualization and more. A Global Leader in Microsoft Technologies: Few companies can compare to Planet Technologies when it comes to an established relationship with Microsoft. As a company with a 100% focus on the Microsoft platform, we know Microsoft technologies and we are a trusted partner. As a team of experienced and certified Microsoft consultants and Microsoft trainers, we are the best partner to help your staff get up to speed quickly and cost effectively in order to make your business more productive with your Enterprise Agreement investment. Advanced certifications • Microsoft Partner with five gold and ten silver competencies • CPLS Microsoft certified training Highly skilled staff • Microsoft Certified Solutions Masters (MCSM) • Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVP) • Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT) • Microsoft CRM Rangers • 150+ Microsoft Consultants We are a full-service, independent training company providing a range of IT and developer training services based on Microsoft technologies to individuals and organizations.
