Sr Systems Administrator

The Ventura Group is seeking a highly experienced Sr. System Administrator to serve as key personnel supporting a high-visibility Federal Government program.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Work Location: Hybrid (Remote & customer site in Reston, VA)

***Position is contingent on contract award***

Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearence

About the Job:

The Sr. System Administrator will be responsible for:

• Manage and maintain server infrastructure (physical, virtual, cloud (Azure), networks, and other IT infrastructure components.
• Monitor system performance and trouble-shoot issues as they arise.
• Implement security measures to protect data and systems.
• Automate repetitive tasks with scripting (PowerShell, Python, Ansible, etc.).
• Lead or perform OS patching and upgrades (Windows Server, RHEL, CentOS, etc.).
• Manage enterprise directory services (Active Directory, Entra ID, Okta, etc.).
• Provide technical support and assistance to staff members.
• Collaborate with other IT professionals to develop and implement IT solutions.

Qualifications/Experience required:

• 5+ years in Windows Server/AD, endpoint management, virtualization (Nutanix/VMware/Hyper-V).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, Conditional Access, MFA, SSO/SAML/OIDC.
• Experience with Strong PowerShell automation; GPO rationalization and policy migration to Intune.
• Experience with security baselines (CIS/NIST), patching, vulnerability remediation.
• Certifications (preferred): Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP), AZ-104 (Azure Admin), SC-300 (Identity & Access), MD-102 (Endpoint), MS-102 (Microsoft 365), ITIL Foundation.
• Proficient in leveraging Microsoft''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s suite of tools and platforms to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and foster collaboration in a federated IT cloud environment.
• Extensive experience with cloud computing using Azure, enabling scalable and secure solutions.
• Skilled in advanced data analytics with Power BI, providing actionable insights and data-driven decision-making.
• Adept at utilizing Microsoft 365 for seamless communication and collaboration across teams.
• Deep knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and hybrid identity models.
• Familiarity with authentication protocols (Kerberos, NTLM, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
• Experience with Entra Connect (Azure AD Connect), Cloud Sync, and Intune.
• Experience in implementing AI technologies such as machine learning and natural language processing to revolutionize problem-solving and decision-making.
• Experience in developing AI-driven solutions that automate routine tasks, improving operational efficiency.
• Proficient in creating personalized customer experiences through AI-powered insights and recommendations.
• Experience in integrating AI with existing systems to enhance overall business performance.
• Experience with Microsoft CoPilot, ServiceNow, and other IT products leveraging artificial intelligence capabilities within their product portfolios.