Senior Server Administrator ( Secret Clearance)

Sr. Server Administrator
Columbus AFB, MS
Clearance: Secret
Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, administer, support, and maintain both physical and virtual server infrastructure, including associated hardware. 
• Implement best practices to identify and recommend system functional specifications, enhancing or automating current functions and actions, and performing backup and recovery of servers and data. 
• Provide operation and maintenance (O&M) support for unclassified/classified server infrastructure as well as server and desktop-based software applications.
• Configure/maintain various types of servers (file, print, backup, web/IIS, SQL database).
• Perform data backup and recovery and provide input for business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Identify and repair hardware and network connectivity issues.
• Assist in testing and deployment of new applications and systems.
• Utilize ITIL best practices to enhance and optimize the services provided to end users.
• Coordinate with multiple levels of support teams to resolve customer incidents/problems, fulfill service requests, and institute continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop Powershell scripts to enhance/automate requests/requirements; push updates/patches.
• Implement DISA STIGs for all servers.
• Develop technical solutions with team members and work to influence members regarding solution design, process and/or approaches.
• Act as the team lead and provide coaching and review the work of lower-level technical staff. 
• Assist in the professional and technical development of the team.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience with Microsoft System Server Administration in an enterprise environment including at least 4 years in a lead role. 
• Must be Security+ CE certified. 
• Must hold one of the following certifications or be able to obtain within six months: Server+; MCSA/MCSE Server 2016/2019 or Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, or Nutanix Certified Associate or Professional. 
• Experience implementing and sustaining a virtual server infrastructure such as Nutanix or VMWare. 
• Experience with security best practices and management as it relates to servers, network, and firewalls. 
• Able to provide Tier 2 assistance to help desk technicians and customers.  Knowledge of network traffic and routing as it pertains to servers. 
• Experience with the following desired: Nutanix AHV/Acropolis; VMware ESXi/vSphere; MECM/SCCM/PDQ; Windows Deployment Server/PXE Boot imaging; and Powershell.  Familiarity with DISA/DoD/AF regulations, instructions, and guidance desired. 
• Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

For immediate consideration, please apply directly or contact Crystal Dinnocenti at Cdinnocenti@altaits.com