SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR 4

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain complex Windows Server infrastructures, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Develop and execute comprehensive disaster recovery plans, including data backup and restoration procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Windows systems with other technologies, such as networking, storage, and security.
• Provide expert-level technical support, resolving complex issues and escalating problems to vendors or external experts as needed.
• Architect and manage large-scale virtualization environments, including VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, and cloud-based platforms.
• Design and implement converged infrastructure solutions, such as Simplivity, to optimize resource utilization and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for virtualization, storage, and networking.
• Develop and maintain advanced automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, or other languages to streamline complex administrative tasks.
• Design and implement automated deployment solutions for Windows systems, applications, and patches.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools.
• Develop and implement comprehensive security plans to protect Windows systems and data from threats, vulnerabilities, and breaches.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with industry regulations, such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOX.
• Design and implement monitoring and logging solutions using Splunk, ELK, or other tools to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior administrators, mentoring and training them on best practices and new technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain formal processes, operational runbooks, and system documentation.

Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
• One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor's Degree for Information Technology Related Positions Only:
• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
• A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline, OR equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server operating systems (2016/2019/2022), with a focus on large-scale, complex environments.

Nice to Have

• Advanced proficiency in Windows Server core services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy).
• Demonstrated expertise in virtualization technologies, preferably VMware ESXi and Hyper-V.
• Strong practical experience with scripting and automation, especially PowerShell and Python.
• Familiarity with server upgrade processes, data migration tools, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Experience with Splunk, Simplivity, and other monitoring and logging tools.

Additional Requirements

• Security Clearance: Capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Travel Requirements: Periodic travel may be required.
• On-Call Rotation: Periodic after-hours work and participation in an on-call rotation are required.

Highly Desired (Bonus) Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms**: Experience with at least one major public cloud platform (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) for administration of virtual machines or infrastructure services.
• Familiarity with modern monitoring and observability platforms**: Familiarity with modern monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic).
• Working knowledge of configuration management or Infrastructure-as-Code**: Working knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet) or Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).