We are seeking a Tier III Windows Systems Administration to join our team supporting the NOAA SBITS Contract in Silver Spring, MD.
TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proficiency with Tools
- Nessus Tenable
- Windows Server OS 2016-2022
- Windows HyperV
- Windows OS 10 and 11
- PowerShell
- Demonstrated ability for oral and written communication with the highest levels of management;
- Proficiency in Research and Development of IT Solutions to address system issues
- Demonstrated excellence in planning, implementing, and managing IT projects/operations
- Knowledge of industry accepted standards and best practices related to Data Center operations
- Knowledge of and experience with help desk support and operation.
- Knowledge of networking and network-based software applications.
- Demonstrated experience in a Federal Enterprise IT environment
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing solutions independently
- Knowledge of the ITIL framework (currently v4)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 Years Experience in Server Administration
- Windows Server Installation and Configuration Experience
- Virtualization Environment Experience
- Experience supporting storage and backup solutions in an Enterprise Environment
- Experience with development of PowerShell Scripting
- Active Directory Experience
- Network Printing Experience
- Proficiency with Tenable Nessus
- Familiarity with Azure Cloud Solutions
- Vulnerability Identification and Remediation
- Experience nstalling OS, Software Installation, Patching and Upgrades
- Familiarity with Backup and Disaster Recovery
- NOAA Public Trust Eligible
- Preferred Certifications
- MCP
- A+
- Network+
- Sec+
COMPETENCIES
- Initiative
- Establish Focus
- Change Management
- Develop Others
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Awareness
- Build Relationships
- Analytical Thinking
- Conceptual Thinking
- Strategic Thinking
- Technical Expertise
- Initiative
- Foster Innovation
- Results Oriented
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location: Silver Spring
- Type of environment: Hybrid, Will require weekly on-site
- Noise level: Low
- Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
- Amount of Travel: Less than 10%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
US Citizenship
NOAA Public Trust Eligible
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.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
