Systems Administrator

As the Windows Systems Administrator, the individual will support, administer, maintain, and sustain windows server platforms hosted in enterprise IT environments. In this role, the Windows Systems Administrator will install, manage, and upgrade Windows-based systems and servers within the organization. In addition, the Windows Systems Administrator is responsible for managing data security, configuring user access, and maintaining the stability of the system. The Systems Administrator will provide technical support for incident response, service degradations, outages, and other service interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Installs, protects, recovers, and modernizes the application hosting systems and capabilities (including servers, storage, databases, and other essential infrastructure) needed to provision enterprise IT applications to the user community
• Builds, sustains, patches, backs-up, and recovers a fleet of physical windows servers, in multiple network enclaves
• Executes performance testing and optimization to meet performance specifications, monitor and report on system utilization rates, and service capacities
• Builds and provisions physical and virtual servers, using a mix of appliances, stand-alone, clustered, and/or high-availability designs; configure and sustain all necessary hardware and software configurations to meet design goals, support includes configuring server parameters, configuring network services, requesting, and applying IP addresses, troubleshooting, and service verification
• Builds and sustains directory services, identity management systems, organizational units, and global policies in support of computer and user objects across all network enclaves
• Archives and decommissions physical and virtual servers
• Plans, executes, and documents mission-application baseline specification changes, to include changes to high-availability, fault-tolerant system designs, cluster-aware applications, client-server applications, web-enabled applications, and other n-tier application architectures
• Supports code deployments of mission applications
• Supports and executes migrations of server-hosted applications to a mix of Public and Private Cloud environments; verify before and after services; and map, build, sustain, and validate interfaces between data systems
• Builds, sustains, images, and scripts logical containers and other components needed to automate server administration across all supported networks
• Provides verification of data owners, authorized submitters, and logon identifications (IDs), existing level of privileges, and system security configurations on specific systems identified by the Government
• Installs, secures, and troubleshoots website-hosting servers, web-application servers, and websites by identifying system requirements, building systems, installing updates, deploying applications, securing the systems from cyber security attacks, deploying application and website content updates, and configuring authentication and authorization to meet cyber security mandates
• Performs other tasks as required by OSC and the Government contracting team

Required Qualifications/Education and Experience

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have and maintain a Secret security clearance with Top Secret Eligibility
• Must have a valid 8570 Level - II Certification, Security
• Must have an MCSE, MCSA, or MCSD certification
• Minimum of five (5) years or more of experience in Windows Systems Administration
• Experience in a 24/7 military or government IT environment
• Knowledge of systems software, hardware, and networking protocols
• Must have hands-on experience with scripting and automation tools
• Must have hands-on experience implementing IT strategy, plans, and SOPs
• Knowledge of implementing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols
• Experience in Ports Protocols and Security Measures
• Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding customer service experience

OSC Edge delivers a total rewards package that we know will attract, engage and retain top talent. Key elements of our package include a competitive base pay and a comprehensive benefits package:

We offer eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefits offerings. Here are just some of our benefits for our US based positions:

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Spending
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• 401(k) and ROTH retirement options and company match
• Pet Insurance
• Identify Theft and Fraud Protection coverage

About OSC Edge:

Founded in 2008, what started as a small business has grown into a diverse and innovative global team owned by Cook Inlet Region, Inc. an Alaska Native Regional Corporation. As a US Federal contractor, we are a dedicated IT Service Provider supporting the Departments of the Army, Navy, Air Force, DoD Educational Institutions, and large corporate entities. Our expertise is in Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Compliance Management, Enterprise Architecture, IT Support, and CSfC. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we invite you to apply to join our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled