Windows System Administrator (Night Shift)

Colorado Springs , United States
full-time On-site

AI overview

Manage and optimize both virtual and physical server environments while ensuring resilience and functionality for mission-critical operations in a defense sector setting.

Expertise and Functions:

  • Build, configure, deploy, administer, maintain and troubleshoot virtual and physical servers/systems
  • Ensure system changes are completed in accordance with developer documentation, configuration management and documentation practices
  • Make recommendations to plan, develop and execute work plans that achieve critical-path requirements
  • Perform necessary physical inspections and research using system/event logs and appropriate tools/software to identify problems, trends and aid in troubleshooting actions
  • Provide timely updates to appropriate team leads, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting efforts
  • Install, configure, and manage on-prem Active Directory environment including configuration and implementation of GPOs
  • Assist integration leads and managers in problem definition, analysis, requirement development and implementation as needed
  • Advise team members and leadership and make appropriate technical recommendations regarding system development issues and improvements, optimization tools and methods, process creation and development, and support efforts
  • Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document incidents and resolution of actions on faulty systems
  • Perform evening shift work, typically 1400-2200 but may change to meet off-hour mission activities
  • Other duties as assigned

Education/Training:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other relevant discipline preferred
  • Current DoD approved 8570 Level II certification such as Security+ CE required

Experience:

  • 6+ years of general (full-time) work experience
  • 4+ years of directly relatable experience in installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Windows operating systems and applications such as Windows Server 2022 and Windows 11
  • Expertise should include Active Directory Users and Computers, Sites and Services, DNS, Group Policy, TCP/IP networking and LDAP
  • Experience with Multi Factor Authentication methodology required
  • Experience building, configuring and deploying servers/systems in a virtualized environment required
  • Ability to interface with software engineers, system engineers, and subject matter experts to solve complex integration and technical problems required

Requirements

Security:

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Candidate must be in possession of a Secret Security Clearance

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
  • Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
  • Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
  • Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources

Salary: $110,000 - $125,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Other Benefit: Wellness Resources
  • Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Since our founding in 2003, KIHOMAC has established an outstanding track record of support for the requirements of our US Government customers, as evidenced by our portfolio of “Exceptional” rater Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System reports. Now, with over 340 employees, we have expanded our capabilities to include systems engineering services, reverse manufacturing and custom fabrication, engineering analyses, and sustainment solutions for aerospace vehicles.

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