IT System Administrator

Summary The IT Systems Administrator will support the Department of Education to ensure adequate resources are available to meet the customers’ requirements for Systems Administration, Test and Development infrastructure, and monitoring system performance as well as on premise and cloud computing architectures and administration. Responsibilities Responsible for system imaging, system patching, backup and restore, and configuration management tools. Responsible for Systems Administration, Test and Development infrastructure, and monitoring system performance, to ensure adequate resources, including hardware, software, and communications are available to meet customers’ requirements. Coordinate infrastructure auditing tools and techniques and project management requirements gathering and project formulation. Install, configure, and troubleshoot Windows-based computer systems on a complex data network. Apply advanced principles and practices of IT and project management, industry standards, and advanced technical concepts. Utilize server hardware and software on premise and cloud, including various server operating systems and server applications, methodologies for specification, installation, configuration, analysis, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and documentation of server systems. Apply principles and operating procedures for directories, policies, permissions, and user account administration. Apply backup and recovery strategies and reporting. Perform administrative support and troubleshooting of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, & Group Policies. Research and configure in all areas of automation needs, including Power BI reports, Inventory automation, Microsoft Power Automate, and Approvals. Perform help desk related duties. Support, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance security infrastructure tools, methodologies, software, and hardware. Draft and review information security policies, processes, and procedures. Assist with information security incident response activities, risk assessment and risk management activities, and vulnerability assessment and vulnerability management activities. Provide guidance and assistance regarding information security matters, like the interpretation of information security policies and requirements or their applicability to situations. Analyze data from Information Security functions and provide reports and recommended response actions to Information Security Manager (ISM\ISSO). Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field and 4+ years of experience, in which 3+ years of experience are specialized in Cloud computing, Windows Administration, and Cyber Security MCSE or Azure certification highly desired Strong experience with Microsoft Azure Experience with IT Compliance and Risk Management Methodologies – Cyber Security Framework, NIST Standards (SP 800-53r5), HIPPA, and FISMA Background check required with the ability to obtain and maintain a public trust The position requires a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to obtain Baseline IAT-II certification IAW DoD 8570.01-M requirements within 90 days of contract start. Strong knowledge in Systems Administration, Test and Development infrastructure, and monitoring system performance, to ensure adequate resources are available. In-depth knowledge of system imaging, system patching, backup and retore, and configuration management tools. In-depth knowledge of premise and Cloud computing architectures and administration. In-depth knowledge and ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot Windows-based computer system on a complex data network. Intermediate to advanced networking concepts and configuration skills. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
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