16+Years System Administrator Master at GoIntellects Inc. — Washington, DC

Role: System Administrator Master Client: DC Government Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Windows Server Administration

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022).
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and domain services.
• Perform server patching, updates, and lifecycle management.
• Monitor server performance, availability, and capacity planning.
• Manage virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V, or Azure Virtual Machines).

Network Administration

• Maintain and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks.
• Monitor network performance, bandwidth usage, and connectivity issues.
• Implement and maintain network security controls, including VLANs, VPNs, and access policies.
• Support IP addressing, routing, and network segmentation.

Systems Maintenance & Support

• Perform daily system checks, backups, and disaster recovery testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues across servers and endpoints.
• Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and system architecture.
• Provide Tier 2/3 technical support for escalated issues.

Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain security best practices across servers and networks.
• Manage endpoint protection, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Support compliance with organizational policies, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor logs, alerts, and system events for potential security risks.

Cloud & Modern Infrastructure

• Support hybrid environments using Azure, Microsoft 365, or other cloud platforms.
• Manage cloud identity, access, and security configurations.
• Assist with cloud migrations, modernization projects, and automation initiatives.

Collaboration & Project Support

• Work closely with IT leadership, application teams, and vendors to support infrastructure needs.
• Participate in planning and implementing new technologies and system upgrades.
• Provide recommendations for improving system reliability, performance, and security.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5+ years of experience in system and network administration.
• Strong experience with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory, and Group Policy.
• Proficiency with DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN, and firewall technologies.
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware or Hyper‑V).
• Familiarity with backup solutions, disaster recovery, and monitoring tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Experience with enterprise storage systems (SAN/NAS).
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Relevant certifications such as:
• MCSA / MCSE
• CompTIA Network+ / Security+
• VMware VCP
• Azure Administrator (AZ‑104)

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and commitment to system reliability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

• Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of computer hardware, software, and related infrastructure.
• Participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure.
• Ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to District policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Systems administration engineering and provisioning, operations and support, maintenance and research and development to ensure continual innovation.
• Installs new/rebuild existing servers and configures hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
• Performs daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes.
• Reviews system and application logs.
• Verifies completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
• Performs regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.
• Performs daily backup operations, which include ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media; creating recovery tapes or disks; and recycling media and sending off-site, as necessary.
• Performs regular file archival and purging, as necessary.
• Creates, changes, and deletes user accounts per request.
• Provides Tier III/other support, per request from various constituencies.
• Investigates and troubleshoots issues.
• Diagnoses and recovers hardware or software failures.
• Coordinates and communicates with impacted constituencies.
• Applies operating system (OS) patches and upgrades on a regular basis
• Upgrades administrative tools and utilities.
• Configures/adds new services, as necessary.
• Upgrades and configures system software that supports infrastructure applications or Asset Management applications per project or operational needs.
• Maintains operational, configuration, or other procedures.
• Performs periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning.
• Performs ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization, as required.
• Configures central processing unit (CPU), memory, and disk partitions, as required.
• Maintains data center environmental and monitoring equipment.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience