Senior Microsoft Systems Administrator*

Location: Fort Belvoir

Required Clearance: TS/SCI clearance with SBI and ability to attain SI, TK, G, HCS, and NATO Secret clearance

Certifications: DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II/Intermediate certification

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field

Required Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience

Description

PingWind is seeking a Senior Microsoft Systems Administrator who is responsible for managing and supporting the company's Microsoft-based systems and infrastructure. This role involves ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the information systems that support core organizational functions. The Senior Microsoft Systems Administrator will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.

Responsibilities

Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:

· Eight years of progressively responsible experience in server administration, including supporting and managing servers in a production environment.

· Five years of experience identifying and analyzing server requirements; planning the design and deployment of new technologies and upgrades

· Five years of experience applying industry best practices on Windows Server 2016 and later operating systems encompassing configuration, implementation, and security

· Eight years of experience on server administration in Microsoft (MS) Windows environments, including MS Windows Server 2016 and later configuration to include performance monitoring, tuning, and making recommendations to improve overall system performance and application efficiency.

· Four years of experience managing Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP

· Three years of experience serving as a team leader working as both part of a team and independently to assign/review immediate tasks, set priorities, maintain task progress, validate team members work consistent with the organizational goals and deadlines.

· Five years of experience mentoring junior personnel on proper practices and procedures.

· Five years of experience in server administration applying systems patches and STIGs on a Microsoft (MS) Windows Server 2016 and later.

· Four years of experience using PowerShell and other scripting languages to automate common and repeating tasks.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

· TS/SCI clearance with SBI and ability to attain SI, TK, G, HCS, and NATO Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications

· Master’s Degree

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

Paid Federal Holidays

Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options

401k with matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education assistance

Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.