Windows Server Administrator

Our government client is looking for an experienced Windows Server Administrator on an onsite 12+ months renewable contract role in Richmond, VA.

Position – Windows Server Administrator
W2 RATE - $55/hr on W2

Job description:
The agency is seeking a senior Systems Engineer. The selected candidate will have:
•Expertise in Window Server 2019/2022 administrator
•Knowledgeable of DNS and DHCP technologies
•Provide day-to-day system administration on Windows 2008 2012,2016,2019,2022user account management, log/ event log review, active directory management, group policies, patching and system maintenance.
•Extensive systems administration experience on the Windows Server platform, with web/app server deployments and operations including IP,HTTP, HTTPS, load balancing, clustering, firewall rules, failover, monitoring, diagnostics, and performance tuning, etc.
•Experience in configuration, customization, and creation of workflows, plugin, web services, reports and Integration of Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
•Extensive technical knowledge of Information Technology field and computer systems. Experience in configuration, customization, and creation of workflows, plugin, web services, reports and Integration of Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
•Support in the areas of server and applications architecture, systems integration, and Internet/Intranet deployment for various .NET applications, as well as work in other aspects to support many other VDOT applications.
•Experience working with Operating System Configuration/Administration(Windows/Linux)
•Must document significant experience with Windows Server Operating system ,IIS, SQL Server, Active Directory, PowerShell and client applications including Outlook, web browsers and Office tools
•Documents current systems, and develops recommendations of how to proceed with the applications.
•Strong troubleshooting abilities to get to the source of problems and think critically regarding possible solutions.
•Serves as a liaison or technical resource for the development team and partners within business units.
•Ensures compliance with all established architecture standards and SDLC and PMLC methodologies.
•Perform installations of software (including server upgrades and patching)
•Monitor servers to maintain/ensure system uptime and availability.
•Troubleshoot application/database performance issues related to connectivity, access, security and etc.
• Experience managing/leveraging/utilizing SharePoint.
•Successfully participated in 3 + large scale software development efforts
•Strong ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and responsibilities.
•Microsoft Dynamics CRM Certification(s) (a plus)
•PowerShell scripting experience (a plus)
•Programming / Scripting languages (a plus)
•TCP/IP networking - Window Server 2016 (a plus)

Professional Experience:
•Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
•Logical, clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
•Ability to work seamlessly within a team as well as manage individual tasks.
•Ability to react quickly to a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
•Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
•Independently perform a variety of complicated tasks.
•Work with a team of System Engineers.
•Communicate clearly and effectively, both speaking and in writing.
•Review & refine existing processes to better align with agency/group priorities.
•Review the existing procedures and propose, execute, and/or direct necessary changes.
•Participate in on-call duties as necessary.
•Be able to work–from-home and still provide expected level of support
•Be available to support after hours work as needed.

Required/Desired Experience:

• 10 Years of Windows Server 2008 - 2022 Server Administration Required
• 10 Years of Skilled in use of IIS, XML, web services architecture, SOAP, firewall security, load balancing configurations, clustering, highly avail applications Required
• 10 Years of Thorough understanding of LAN/WAN design, configuration, and administration Required
• 5 Years of On Prem to Microsoft Azure Server Migration Required
• 7 Years of Microsoft Cloud Administration Required
• 10 Years of .Net application Deployment and Troubleshooting Required
• 7 Years of Microsoft CRM Administration Required

About Vector:
Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY
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