DHCF Windows Server System Administrator (752012)
Rate: $75.00/hour on W2
Work Status: US Citizen, H1B, GC or Authorized to work - Sponsorship not available DHS
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Worksite Address: Washington, DC
Duration: 12/16/2024 to 09/30/2025
Submittals due: 12/04/2024
Interviews: Webcam Only
Background check: Extensive criminal history background check will be required. We cannot submit candidates with recent histories (go back seven years) of extensive driving, drug, robbery or any other illegal activity. Any criminal activity on the background check will eliminate the candidate from consideration. If selected, please make certain that you inform all candidates that they will have to complete this criminal background check prior to starting. NATIONAL background checks are required; Federal background checks are NOT compliant under this contract. A national background check is a national criminal background check that pulls criminal records from State and County Courts in almost every US State.
Job Description:
Short Description:
DHCF is seeking an experienced Senior Windows Server System Administrator to design, implement, and maintain their enterprise Windows server infrastructure.
Complete Description:
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.
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/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
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
- Strong documentation and process development skills
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
- Advanced technical certifications preferred
Contract Job Description
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience.
