Mid System Administrator

On Assignment - Macon, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Macon, GA

1,001-5,000 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

ECS is seeking a Mid System Administrator to work in our Macon, GA office. This position is contingent upon contract award. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in installing and configuring hardware and software, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting issues. The role requires expert-level knowledge of core infrastructure services and functions, including virtualization (VMWare), DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory. Additionally, the candidate must have experience with scripting and automation tools, as well as knowledge of Azure cloud key services. The successful candidate will demonstrate a history of leading successful deployments of enterprise-class solutions and will be skilled in producing technical documents and engineering diagrams. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a team-focused and collaborative approach. Experience administering Windows Server in an enterprise environment and working in Microsoft Azure and VMware environments is also required.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure hardware and software components within the network.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Administer core infrastructure services including virtualization (VMWare), DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory.
• Utilize scripting and automation tools to enhance system operations.
• Deploy and maintain Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems for certificate management.
• Administer data storage for multiple NetApp storage systems, ensuring data availability and protection.
• Deploy and maintain VDI platforms, including Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Design, implement, and maintain secure DNS solutions.
• Support and maintain multiple VMware vSphere and NSX environments.
• Operate systems within VMware and Azure cloud environments.
• Design, implement, and maintain DHCP configurations.
• Engineer and implement designs related to IT infrastructure upgrades and enhancements.
• Administer Azure Cloud services, including Entra ID and Azure Automation.
• Administer Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online and Teams.
• Manage mail routing and maintain Exchange connectors.
• Deploy and maintain Active Directory Federation Services and Azure Active Directory Connect.
• Design, implement, and maintain Access Packages within Azure Active Directory.
• Manage Teams phone and administer OPM's Teams Calling solution.
• Deploy, maintain, and operate COTS products supporting OPM business units.
• Deploy, maintain, and operate complex SQL environments supporting multiple production applications.
• Design, implement, and maintain RHEL servers and RHEL Satellite.
• Perform account and certificate management to support PIV cards and user access.
• Manage IT audits and respond to findings, compiling POA&M documentation.
• Contact manufacturers/vendors for warranty hardware repairs or replacements.
• Provide data restores upon request.
• Perform additional server administration duties as outlined by the on-site Federal Team Lead(s).

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in system administration.
• Significant experience installing and configuring hardware and software.
• Proficiency in monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues.
• Expert-level knowledge of core infrastructure services and functions, including virtualization (VMWare), DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools.
• Knowledge of Azure cloud key services.
• Demonstrable history of leading successful deployments of enterprise-class solutions.
• Skilled at producing technical documents and engineering diagrams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-focused and collaborative.
• Experience administering Windows Server in an enterprise environment.
• Experience working in and deploying services in Microsoft Azure environments.
• Experience working in and deploying services in VMware environments.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Windows Server.

Nice-to-haves

• Install and ensure compatibility of new hardware and software components within the network.
• Configure and maintain back-end infrastructure systems such as VMware, ESX, NetApp, and Server Enclosures.
• Deploy and maintain VDI platforms, including Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Design, implement, and maintain secure DNS solutions.
• Administer Azure Cloud services, including Entra ID, Azure Automation, and other cloud services.
• Manage Teams phone and administer OPM's Teams Calling solution.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Support for employees with disabilities and accommodations during the application process.