Systems Administrator (Day-Shift)

Position Title: Systems Administrator (Day-Shift)Location: Washington, DCClearance: Top Secret with ability to obtain SCI Position DescriptionConceras is seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to support a large federal government agency in a mission-critical, high-security environment. This position requires on-site support at a secure government facility and participation in a rotating schedule that may include weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities. Description of DutiesMonitor, track, and coordinate facilities and infrastructure projects impacting Data Center operations, ensuring operational continuity and documenting risk, outage windows, and required changes.Monitor, triage, troubleshoot, and perform systems administration, maintenance activities, and periodic health checks on a complex enterprise messaging platform.Conduct operations and maintenance activities related to Active Directory, directory services, group policies, security compliance, and data/systems backup.Install and validate system and application patches; perform scheduled password cycling and signature/virus definition updates.Develop, test, and execute PowerShell scripts to identify potential system issues and automate routine administrative tasks.Collaborate with cross-functional service offices to remediate system outages, performance issues, and network/application defects.Support mission-critical operations requiring strict adherence to SOPs and cryptographic handling procedures. Required Experience / Skills / AttributesMicrosoft Server 2003/2008/2012; Active Directory; Windows XP/2003/2007; Office 2010.Operator/maintenance experience with NSA cryptographic equipment (e.g., Type-1 devices, KIV-series, KG-series) and common NSA fill devices such as the SKL/AN-PYQ-10, DTD, and KYK-13.Strong reliability, accountability, and professional work ethic.Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and take verbal direction accurately.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Self-motivation, attention to detail, and a professional demeanor. Desired Experience / Skills / AttributesMicrosoft SQL Server 2008/2014; SharePoint Server 2007/2013; BizTalk Server 2009/2013; Internet Information Services (IIS); System Center Operations Manager (SCOM).PowerShell scripting expertise.NetIQ AppManager Control Center and Operator Console.VMware vSphere Client; NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2.Information Support Server Environment (ISSE) 3.x/4.x.General switch, router, and firewall management.Network and host vulnerability assessment and mitigation.CompTIA A , Network , Security certifications.ITIL Foundations certification. Required Education / ExperienceBachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience without a degree.Powered by JazzHRg7buFwVrwn