Microsoft System Administrator - Senior (TS/SCI Required) with Security Clearance

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from an accredited college or university, or an 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, such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Cloud+, GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or Windows Server 2012/2016 Certification.

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.

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.

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.