Veteran Firm Seeking a Senior Windows Server System Administrator for an Onsite Assignment in Washington, DC
My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-owned consulting firm in Washington, DC, focused on strategic sourcing, supply chain management, and IT Staffing.
We seek to fill a Senior Windows Server System Administrator role for the DHCF - Department of Health Care Finance in the DC Government.
The ideal candidate is a DC resident who has 16+ years of experience preparing complex technical documentation, 7+ years of experience administering Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022), and 7+ years of expert knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and further discuss your qualifications.
Thanks,
Stephen M Hrutka
Principal Consultant
www.hruckus.com
Executive Summary: HRUCKUS seeks to hire an experienced Senior Windows Server System Administrator to design, implement, and maintain the enterprise Windows server infrastructure for the DHCF - Department of Health Care Finance.
Position Description: We seek 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.
Core 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
Technical Requirements
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 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
- Preferred Skills
Leadership & Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring junior staff
- Robust documentation and process development skills
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
- Advanced technical certifications are preferred
The target annual salary is $142,000 - $152,000.
Skills Matrix:
Skill | Required /Desired | Years of Experience
Experience administering Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) | Required | 7
Expert knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP | Required | 7
Strong experience with virtualization technologies (Hyper-V and/or VMware) | Required | 7
Proven experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions | Required | 7
Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation | Required | 7
Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls) | Required | 7
Experience with monitoring tools and performance optimization | Required | 7
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) | Required | 7
Knowledge of configuration management tools (SCCM, Ansible) | Required | 7
16+ yrs. preparing complex technical documentation | Required | 16
16+ yrs. conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty | Required | 16
Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience | Required
Microsoft certifications (MCSE, MCSA, or newer role-based certifications) | Highly desired
