Systems Administrator

Job Title: Systems Administrator

Location with zip code: Southwest Washington, DC 20319

Clearance Required: Active Secret or Higher

Certification: CompTIA Security+ CE

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to manage, maintain, and support the organization's IT infrastructure, with a strong focus on Windows Server administration and Microsoft SQL Server. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring system availability, performance, security, and reliability while providing technical support for server infrastructure and database-related operations.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Windows Server environments.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, user accounts, and access permissions.
• Monitor server performance, availability, resource utilization, and system health.
• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server instances and databases.
• Perform SQL Server backups, restoration, database maintenance, and recovery activities.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot connectivity, query, and performance-related issues.
• Apply Windows Server and SQL Server security patches, updates, and hotfixes.
• Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures.
• Troubleshoot operating system, application, network connectivity, and database-related issues.
• Manage server access controls, security policies, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, operational procedures, and incident reports.
• Collaborate with application, network, security, and infrastructure teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support scheduled maintenance activities and participate in incident, problem, and change management processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience in Windows Server administration, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration, including database management, backups, restores, and performance monitoring.
• Good knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Windows security.
• Experience with Windows Server patching, upgrades, system monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Server Agent, database jobs, and maintenance plans.
• Knowledge of database backup and recovery strategies and disaster recovery procedures.
• Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for system administration and automation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to document technical procedures and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

About our Company: -

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among Best Company to Work For by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated. 22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and s & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.