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Senior Microsoft System Administrator
$128,000 - 165,000
Cayuse Holdings, LLC
Richmond Highway, Fort Belvoir
$128,000 - 165,000
Requirements
Must:
- Top Secret/SCI clearance with SBI and capability to obtain SI, TK, G, HCS, and NATO Secret clearance.
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MSCA) or Windows Server 2012/2016 Certification; DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II /Intermediate certification.
- Eight (8) years of progressive experience in server administration, specifically in production environments.
- Five (5) years of experience in identifying and analyzing server requirements, as well as planning and deploying new technologies and upgrades.
- Five (5) years of experience applying best practices for Windows Server 2016 and later, covering configuration, implementation, and security.
- Eight (8) years of server administration experience in Microsoft Windows environments, including performance monitoring and tuning.
- Four (4) years of management experience with Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
- Three (3) years in a team leadership role, capable of assigning tasks and ensuring progress towards organizational goals.
- Five (5) years of experience mentoring junior staff in best practices and procedures related to server administration.
- Four (4) years of experience with PowerShell and scripting for task automation.
- Must pass a background check and may require additional checks per project/client needs.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with a focus on detail.
- Competency in multitasking and prioritizing in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- Proficient in MS Office suite including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Technologies
Active Directory
Excel
Microsoft 365
Office 365
Responsibilities
- Act as the Microsoft enterprise systems administrator, managing Windows Server environments, Active Directory, GPOs, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Azure.
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available Microsoft systems infrastructure, both on-premises and cloud-based.
- Manage Active Directory environments, including user provisioning, permissions management, and OU structuring.
- Oversee Microsoft Exchange, email services, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other collaboration tools under Microsoft 365.
- Manage deployments, patching, upgrades, and security enhancements of Windows Server and desktops.
- Develop, document, and enforce system administration standards and operational procedures to ensure compliance and consistency.
- Monitor system performance, perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to resolve outages and performance issues.
- Implement and maintain strategies for backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity for Microsoft systems.
- Manage security and compliance through auditing access controls, security policies, and responding to audit requests.
- Collaborate with security and operations teams to support incident responses and problem management efforts.
- Provide technical expertise, mentorship, and coaching to junior administrators and helpdesk staff.
- Participate in IT project planning and execution, including requirement analysis, system integration, and migration projects.
- Keep current with Microsofts latest technologies, patches, and security advisories.
- Provide after-hours and on-call support for critical incidents or deployments as necessary.
- Undertake additional duties as needed.
Description
We are seeking a Senior Microsoft System Administrator based in Fort Belvoir, VA, with a competitive salary range of $128,000 to $165,000 based on qualifications and experience. In this full-time, exempt role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Microsoft infrastructure while ensuring its availability, reliability, and security. Your work will involve mentoring junior staff and advising IT leadership on best practices and cutting-edge technologies. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative work environment aligned with our core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short- and long-term disability options, and a 401(k) plan with matching after one year, among others.
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