Server Adminstrator/Engineer
1 month ago
Washington
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off, • Parental leave Key Responsibilities • Design, document, and implement robust server solutions including replication strategies, backup procedures, and disaster recovery planning., • Support and maintain server technologies across virtualized (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and non-virtualized environments., • Configure, install, and upgrade new and existing systems, ensuring optimal performance and scalability., • Perform in-depth system analysis, including I/O performance, architecture assessments, and workload optimization., • Develop comprehensive system documentation, including configuration standards, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides., • Provide strategic recommendations for enhancements and additions to server infrastructure, based on performance monitoring and business needs., • Execute operating system upgrades and implement system enhancements in accordance with best practices and change management policies., • Create and execute test plans to validate that systems meet documented user requirements and function as intended., • Improve system efficiency and reduce manual workload through process orchestration and automation tools., • Develop and maintain procedures to ensure ongoing system reliability, availability, and compliance with enterprise standards., • Consult with internal stakeholders on system engineering principles, standards, policies, and best practices., • Research and analyze system design issues to support network performance troubleshooting and optimization efforts., • Apply process improvement methodologies, such as Capability Maturity Model (CMM), to enhance operational effectiveness., • Clearly present technical information, recommendations, and findings in both written reports and oral briefings for stakeholders at various levels., • Provide necessary system data and documentation for audits and compliance reporting. Required Qualifications • Proven experience in server administration and engineering roles in enterprise IT environments, • Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, ESXi, or Microsoft Hyper-V, • Strong understanding of Linux and Windows server environments, • Experience designing and implementing redundant and fault-tolerant systems, • Proficiency in documentation development for system architectures and procedures, • Experience with disaster recovery, backup solutions, and business continuity planning, • Knowledge of automation/orchestration tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Puppet), • Familiarity with enterprise support tools (e.g., monitoring suites, ticketing systems, patch management platforms), • Excellent communication skillsability to present complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting government or federal IT systems, • Knowledge of ITIL, NIST 800-53, and other compliance frameworks, • Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government), • Exposure to or experience implementing CMMI-level process improvements