Microsoft System Administrator - Senior (TS/SCI Required)

About the role

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Senior Microsoft System Administrator to support the Data Capabilities Division (DCD) - Intelligence and Automation Operations (IAO). The role involves leading the identification and resolution of hardware and software issues to maintain a 99% system availability rate for critical Army intelligence missions.

Responsibilities

- **System Maintenance**: Perform daily administration and maintenance of over 40 Windows-based server checks, recording all findings in the DCD Systems Administration Daily Checks list. - **Security & Compliance**: Apply the latest DISA STIGs to all Windows Servers and features within 30 days of release. Address ACAS findings by applying security updates and hotfixes within 14 days of notification. - **Performance Monitoring**: Provide detailed system matrices covering utilization, uptime, and storage availability. Use PowerShell and other scripting languages to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency. - **Application Deployment**: Deploy DCD-developed, COTS, and GOTS applications to production and staging environments within two business days of a request. - **Availability Management**: Ensure 99% availability for approximately 20 Microsoft IIS websites hosted across five networks. - **Incident Response**: Notify the Government of unscheduled outages within 30 minutes. Provide after-hours on-site support, responding to malfunctions within two hours of notification. - **Leadership & Mentoring**: Act as a team leader to assign and review tasks, set priorities, and mentor junior personnel on proper technical procedures.

Qualifications

- **Total Experience**: At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in server administration, including managing servers in a production environment. - **Technical Design**: At least 5 years of experience identifying server requirements and planning the design and deployment of new technologies and upgrades. - **Operating Systems**: At least 5 years of experience with Windows Server 2016 and later, encompassing configuration, implementation, and security. - **Leadership**: Minimum of 3 years of management or team lead experience. - **Specialized Knowledge**: Proficiency in Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.

Education (Desired)

- Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from an accredited college or university. - Alternative: Associate degree with 7 years of intelligence experience or a High School Diploma with 9 years of intelligence experience. - Current DoDD 8140.01 (formerly 8570.01-M) IAT Level II certification. Examples Include: CompTIA Security+ CE, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Cloud+, GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

Additional Requirements

- DTA Status: Successful candidates must become a certified Data Transfer Agent (DTA) within 30 days of in-processing. - Polygraph: Must be eligible and willing to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph examination at the government's discretion. - Travel: May be required to travel to other government or contractor facilities; OCONUS travel requires a valid U.S. unrestricted passport.

What you can expect from us

- Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated - Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success - A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise - Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain - A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies

Benefits

- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience - Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles) - 401(k) with company match - Travel & performance incentives - 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays) - $5K annual training allowance - $500 book allowance - Tuition reimbursement program