Sr Windows Server System Administrator - 752012

CSZNet Inc. • Washington, DC, US • 3w ago

Job Title: Sr Windows Server System Administrator

Location: Washington, DC

Duration:12 months contract

Pay rate: $120/hr on C2C

Job ID: DHCF Windows Server System Administrator - 752012

Client: DC Govt

In person interview – only locals – Hybrid position

DHCF is seeking an experienced Senior Windows Server System Administrator to design, implement, and maintain their enterprise Windows server infrastructure.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Windows Server System Administrator to design, implement, and maintain our enterprise Windows server infrastructure. This role requires deep technical expertise in Windows Server technologies and a proven track record of managing complex enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
Lead the planning and execution of server upgrades, patches, and maintenance activities
Manage and optimize virtualization platforms (Hyper-V/VMware) and cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS)
Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions
Monitor system performance and capacity planning
Develop and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and procedures
Provide escalated technical support and troubleshooting
Mentor junior system administrators and provide technical guidance
Participate in on-call rotation for critical system support
Demonstrates expertise in conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty.
Identifies improvements to project standards to achieve high quality services/products.
Identifies best practices and standards for the use of the product.
Delivers support and design for industry specific technologies that require integration with systems or networks.
Interacts with executive level business users or technical experts.
Functions as a niche technical SME.
Lead experience with technical expertise across large, complex implementations for systems.

Required Skills

7+ years of experience administering Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022)
Expert knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
Strong experience with virtualization technologies (Hyper-V and/or VMware)
Proven experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions
Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation
Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls)
Experience with monitoring tools and performance optimization
Microsoft certifications (MCSE, MCSA, or newer role-based certifications)
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)
Knowledge of configuration management tools (SCCM, Ansible)
Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
Experience with security compliance frameworks HIPAA

Required Skills

16+ yrs. preparing complex technical documentation
16+ yrs. conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty
7 years of experience administering Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022)
7 years of experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
7 years of experience with virtualization technologies (Hyper-V and/or VMware)
7 years of experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions
7 years of experience with PowerShell scripting and automation
7 years of experience networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls)
7 years of experience with monitoring tools and performance optimization
7 years of experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)
7 years of experience configuration management tools (SCCM, Ansible)
Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience