North Point Technology

Recruits and retains defense mission engineers

Microsoft System Administrator - Senior / Junior

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFort Belvoir, VA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Senior level requires eight years of progressively responsible server administration experience in production environments.
Senior level requires five years of experience identifying and analyzing server requirements and planning the design and deployment of new technologies and upgrades.
Senior level requires five years of experience applying industry best practices to Windows Server 2016 and later operating systems.
Senior level requires eight years of Microsoft Windows server administration experience, including configuration, performance monitoring, and tuning.
Senior level requires four years of management experience.
Senior level requires experience with Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
Senior level requires three years of experience serving as a team leader.
Senior level requires five years of experience mentoring junior personnel.
Senior level requires five years of experience applying systems patches and DISA STIGs to Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and later.
Senior level requires four years of experience using PowerShell and other scripting languages to automate recurring tasks.
Senior level requires Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate or Windows Server 2012/2016 certification.
Senior and junior levels require DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II / Intermediate certification.
Senior and junior levels require an active TS/SCI clearance with SBI and the ability to attain SI, TK, G, HCS, and NATO Secret clearances.
Junior level requires three years of progressively responsible desktop support and administration experience, including supporting, troubleshooting, and managing workstations, monitors, VTC, and printers.
Junior level requires three years of experience installing and patching software and troubleshooting software configuration.
Junior level requires two years of printer support and maintenance experience.
Junior level requires three years of equipment inventory management and turn-in process experience.

Responsibilities

Support the identification and resolution of automation and information technology hardware and software issues to maintain at least 99% system availability.
Administer and maintain Windows-based servers, including daily system checks, and record all findings and statuses.
Apply the latest DISA STIGs to Microsoft Windows Server and installed features and applications within 30 calendar days of release.
Apply vendor security updates and hotfixes to address ACAS findings and organizational security mandates within 14 calendar days.
Provide system matrices covering supported systems and applications, utilization, uptime, storage availability, and performance.
Deploy in-house developed, commercial off-the-shelf, and government off-the-shelf applications to production, integration, and staging servers within two business days.
Conduct system upgrades and complete the planning phase within 15 business days of an upgrade request.
Maintain the availability and accessibility of approximately 20 Microsoft IIS websites across five networks.
Provide Continuity of Operations planning, evaluation, and execution twice annually.
Notify the Government of unscheduled outages within 30 minutes and record them in the operations log within four hours.
Provide after-hours on-site support with a two-hour response time.
Monitor and manage trouble tickets assigned to the Systems Administration branch.
Install, configure, administer, and monitor end-user IT automation equipment, including baseline imaging, performance optimization, patching, and updating.
Maintain and check conference rooms to ensure computer, video teleconference, and voice IT equipment are operational.
Identify, prioritize, track, and resolve end-user automation hardware and software issues to maintain 99% system availability.
Provide comprehensive inventory and automation capability matrices monthly or as requested.
Analyze technical support requests and provide solutions within 10 business days of receipt.
Coordinate with the Property Book Office to manage equipment issue and turn-in processes for end-user IT equipment.
Perform daily printer management duties, including paper and toner supply maintenance.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
Experience with DISA STIG compliance and ACAS.

This job requires active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph. Please apply only if you have an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph.

Microsoft System Administrator (Senior / Junior)

Position / LCAT: Microsoft System Administrator Level: Senior and Junior Lead Designation: N/A Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Role Summary

Supports the identification and resolution of automation and information technology hardware and software issues to maintain at least a 99% system availability rate. Senior administrators perform administration and maintenance of Windows-based servers, apply DISA STIGs, deploy applications, and conduct system upgrades across multiple supported networks. Junior administrators perform installation, configuration, administration, and monitoring of end-user IT automation equipment including baseline imaging, performance optimization, patching, and updating.

Responsibilities

Senior Level:

Perform administration and maintenance of Windows-based servers, including daily system checks; record 100% of findings and statuses
Ensure all Microsoft Windows Server and installed features/applications have the latest DISA STIGs applied within 30 calendar days of release
Apply vendor security updates and hotfixes to address ACAS findings and organizational security mandates within 14 calendar days
Provide detailed system matrices of supported systems and applications including utilization, uptime, storage availability, and performance
Deploy in-house developed, COTS, and GOTS applications to production, integration, and staging servers within 2 business days
Conduct system upgrades; planning phase within 15 business days of upgrade request
Ensure availability and accessibility of approximately 20 Microsoft IIS websites hosted across five networks
Provide Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning, evaluation, and execution bi-annually
Notify Government of unscheduled outages within 30 minutes; record to operations log within 4 hours
Provide after-hours on-site support with 2-hour response time
Monitor and manage trouble tickets assigned to the Systems Administration branch

Junior Level:

Perform installation, configuration, administration, and monitoring of end-user IT automation equipment, including baseline imaging, performance optimization, patching, and updating
Perform maintenance and functionality checks of conference rooms to ensure computer, video-teleconference, and voice IT equipment are operational
Identify, prioritize, track, and resolve end-user automation hardware and software issues to maintain 99% system availability
Provide comprehensive inventory and automation capability matrices monthly or as requested
Analyze technical support requests and provide solutions within 10 business days of receipt
Coordinate with Property Book Office to manage equipment issue and turn-in process for end-user IT equipment
Perform daily printer management duties including paper and toner supply maintenance
Provide after-hours on-site support with 2-hour response time

Required Qualifications

Senior Level:

Eight years of progressively responsible experience in server administration, including supporting and managing servers in a production environment
Five years of experience identifying and analyzing server requirements; planning the design and deployment of new technologies and upgrades
Five years of experience applying industry best practices on Windows Server 2016 and later operating systems
Eight years of experience on server administration in Microsoft Windows environments, including configuration, performance monitoring, and tuning
Four years of management experience
Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP experience
Three years of experience serving as a team leader
Five years of experience mentoring junior personnel
Five years of experience applying systems patches and STIGs on Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and later
Four years of experience using PowerShell and other scripting languages to automate common and repeat tasks
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2016 Certification
DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II / Intermediate certification
TS/SCI clearance with SBI and ability to attain SI, TK, G, HCS, and NATO Secret clearance

Junior Level:

Three years of progressively responsible experience in desktop support and administration, including supporting, troubleshooting, and managing workstations, monitors, VTC, and printers
Three years of experience with installing software, patching software, and troubleshooting software configuration
Two years of experience with printer support and maintenance
Three years of experience with equipment inventory management and turn-in process
DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II / Intermediate certification
TS/SCI clearance with SBI and ability to attain SI, TK, G, HCS, and NATO Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation
Experience with DISA STIG compliance and ACAS

North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.

At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.

Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!

For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.

About the Company

North Point Technology

Recruits and retains defense mission engineers

North Point Technology is a woman-owned small business based in Reston, Virginia, that supports the U.S. government’s defense missions by recruiting and retaining highly skilled technologists. It addresses the challenge of assembling and keeping top engineers for critical mission programs by offering competitive compensation and benefits, which helps attract and keep the best people. The company’s approach combines a lean, efficient business model with a culture of focused, mission-driven work to supply capable teams to federal programs. Unlike larger firms with high overhead, North Point Technology concentrates on attracting and retaining talent to meet government needs. The company’s goal is to provide a steady supply of skilled engineers who can work on essential defense systems, ensuring mission success for federal clients.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 2005

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