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Web Server Specialist
Intermediate Level (2–4 Years Experience)
Location: DMV Area (Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia)
Work Type: Full-Time | On-site or Hybrid (based on contract requirements)
Overview
Navteca is seeking a skilled Web Server Specialist to support the installation, configuration, maintenance, and ongoing management of web and application server environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft-based web platforms and modern cloud technologies, along with a strong understanding of web infrastructure, security, and performance optimization.
This role supports enterprise environments aligned with Fairfax County standards, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and secure operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, manage, and maintain web servers and application servers
- Provide technical support for web-based platforms and hosted applications
- Administer and support Microsoft IIS and ASP.NET environments
- Monitor system performance and ensure high availability of web services
- Implement security controls, including user access management, encryption, and certificate management
- Troubleshoot and resolve server, application, and connectivity issues
- Support cloud-based web infrastructure across Azure and AWS environments
- Assist with deployment automation using DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
- Collaborate with development teams to support application deployments and integrations
- Ensure compliance with Fairfax County standards and best practices
Required Skills & Technologies
- Web Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, XML
- Microsoft Stack: .NET 5 , ASP.NET, C#, Visual Studio
- Web Servers: Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
- Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS) (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- DevOps Tools: Git, Docker, Kubernetes
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible
- Security: User access controls, encryption, certificate management
- Networking fundamentals and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
Preferred:
- Experience with API development and Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)
Qualifications
- 2–4 years of experience in web server administration or related field
- Experience supporting Windows-based web environments
- Familiarity with cloud-hosted applications and hybrid environments
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Work Location & Schedule
- On-site or hybrid depending on contract requirements
- Primary location: Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035 - Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (30-minute lunch)
- May require participation in an on-call rotation
- Must adhere to Fairfax County and/or FCPS holiday and inclement weather policies
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work on-site at County or approved offsite locations as needed
- Time worked outside approved hours is not billable
- Timesheets must be submitted for all work performed
- Staff may not perform work for other clients during assigned County hours
Benefits
Navteca offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Comp/Flex Time