Systems Administrator
- Requisition
- VMS-000002
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Clearance
- Active Secret Clearance Required
- Compensation
- Discussed during the hiring process
The opportunity
Vanguard Management Solutions is seeking a Systems Administrator to support critical applications and maintain reliable IT services for our client. This role combines systems administration, automation, incident response, root-cause analysis, and security remediation.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot supported Windows Server releases, Windows Server Core, and standard operating environment software.
- Use scripting to support large deployments and consistent configurations.
- Administer Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange environments using supported releases and services.
- Assess vulnerabilities, deploy patches, and remediate security findings.
- Support Splunk monitoring and automation tools.
- Administer Microsoft Configuration Manager for software deployment, updates, and patch management.
- Develop scripts and tools to automate and schedule recurring administration tasks.
- Perform production support, incident management, call triage, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
- Collaborate with technical specialists to maintain secure, highly available systems.
- Share technical knowledge, mentor colleagues, and communicate clearly with customers and management.
Qualifications
Required
Degree in information technology or equivalent experience.
Experience administering supported Windows Server and Server Core releases and Windows 11 endpoints.
Experience configuring and deploying enterprise infrastructure, including Active Directory and Microsoft Configuration Manager.
Knowledge of server hardware, Windows server storage, AWS, and Microsoft Azure.
Strong understanding of networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
Strong scripting skills, including PowerShell and Windows batch scripting.
Strong analytical, organizational, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
Commitment to quality, customer service, teamwork, and knowledge sharing.
Desired
Relevant Microsoft role-based certifications; previously earned MCSE credentials are also valued.
Familiarity with supported Linux distributions, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Amazon Linux.
Experience providing on-site support in secure enterprise environments.
ITIL knowledge or certification.
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