Windows Systems Engineer
Washington DC / Hybrid
MUST :
Active DoD Secret Clearance and eligible for Top Secret Clearance
Experience Windows Systems Engineer
Also must past a T4 Federal background check
7+ years of professional experience working on Systems
Advanced knowledge of server and PC-based hardware and operating systems
Advanced knowledge of back-end software and systems such as VMware, Windows Server, SQL Server, Active Directory, ADFS, IIS, .NET Framework, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft DFS-N and Group Policy
Hands on experience and in-depth knowledge of Windows server setup, deployment, and maintenance
Working knowledge of CIFS, NFS, PKI, SSH and FTP/SFTP
Experience with Veeam Backup preferred
Experience implementing DISA STIG for operating systems, sub-components and applications preferred
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Able to work well on a team as well as on individual tasks
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong client facing skills
Must have at least ONE of the following active certifications : CCNP, VCP, VCAP, M365E M365X, Linux+, or LCIP
Bachelor s Degree in related field or 8 additional years of experience
DUTIES :
The ideal candidate will support and maintain the client's Information Systems in a distributed environment for large Federal Government Agency
This candidate will be responsible for problem resolution, performance tuning and analysis, proactive problem prevention, detection, circumvention, and resolution to root causes
The ideal candidate will provide insight for the application of software patches as well as release and version upgrades of operating systems and associated software to maintain supportability
installing, upgrading, configuring, managing and implementing Microsoft Windows operating systems and servers
Providing technical support for staff and users of back-end systems
Create and maintain documentation related to troubleshooting, system configurations, internal IT procedures, and end-user procedures
Work tickets assigned via IT Service Management software, and provide senior-level support for calls and issues received via the Help Desk
Review event logs and take corrective action as required
Respond to alerts and emergencies when necessary
Work with IT and other business units to ensure consistency of all server and application systems disaster recovery operations, including replication and backup
Research, test, implement, or collaborate with team members during implementation projects to meet business objectives, as necessary
Manage and maintain Microsoft Application Servers: IIS, SQL Server, SharePoint
Provide support for the services themselves as well as the products and services that rely upon them
Manage and maintain Windows core infrastructure services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PKI, Group Policy and login scripts
Maintain, test, configure, and install application software, operating systems, and system management tools
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .