Job description

Edgewater Federal Solutions is currently seeking a cleared Windows Server System Administrator to provide support to the DOE Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHSS) contract located in Germantown, MD. The position has a focus on Windows Server system administration. Opportunities to be involved in other technologies are available. You will be part of a tenured and nurturing team to further develop your technical skills while supporting the security of the nation. This position is ONSITE, reporting to the DOE office in Germantown, Maryland. This position requires an active Top-Secret or Q clearance. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: • Install, configure, maintain, and monitor physical and virtual Windows based computer systems. • Install, configure, and manage storage appliances. • Vulnerability remediation and software patching and tracking. • System baseline hardening using DISA STIGs. • Manage Active Directory accounts and group memberships in both on-prem and cloud environments. • Manage Microsoft Group Policies Objects (GPO). • Deployment of COTS and custom applications. • Automation of routine and repeatable tasks. • Document systems’ policies and procedures. • Coordinate and communicate activities, status updates, outage notifications and schedule information with clients, other IT personnel, and other team members. • Tier 2 customer support. • Strong communication and collaboration skills; verbal and written. • Strong problem - analysis and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work independently and to manage projects to completion. • Ability to mentor junior staff. • Attention to detail and accuracy within documentation. • Other assigned duties assigned by the Project or Program Manager. • US Citizenship • ACTIVE DOE Q or Top Secret Clearance • Windows Server System Administration experience at least 2-4 years • Computer and network troubleshooting • Understanding of patching software and deployment of patches (WSUS, SCCM) maintain accurate records • Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment • Strong communication and collaboration skills; verbal and written. • Ability to develop and maintain complex technical documentation. • Ability to adapt to changing requirements/processes. • Ability to lift 50 pounds. Preferred Qualifications: • Virtualization, servers, storage, and networking equipment experience. • MS Hyper-V, VMWare ESXi or similar hypervisor experience. • Familiarity with VMware Horizon vCenter or similar remote desktop software. • Familiarity with Smartcards/PKI. • Strong troubleshooting and solution research skills. • Familiarity with network protocols and network management technologies LAN/WAN. • Familiarity with backup and recovery software concepts. Salary: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Additional benefits include: • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D • Flexible Spending Accounts • Pre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution) • Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement • Exercise Reimbursement • Computer Reimbursement • Employee Assistance Program Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and standard office equipment. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifteen (15) pounds. • Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding). Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Exposure to general office conditions while conducting office duties. • Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic). • Ability to work in a confined area. • Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period. Working at Edgewater Federal Solutions: Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services, and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Companies since 2018. Edgewater Federal Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and continues to be our policy to provide equal employment to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status and/or other status protected by applicable law . #LI-HH1

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Must-haves

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Install, configure, maintain, and monitor physical and virtual Windows based computer systems.
Install, configure, and manage storage appliances.
Vulnerability remediation and software patching and tracking.
System baseline hardening using DISA STIGs.
Manage Active Directory accounts and group memberships in both on-prem and cloud environments.
Manage Microsoft Group Policies Objects (GPO).
Deployment of COTS and custom applications.
Automation of routine and repeatable tasks.
Document systems’ policies and procedures.
Coordinate and communicate activities, status updates, outage notifications and schedule information with clients, other IT personnel, and other team members.
Tier 2 customer support.
Strong communication and collaboration skills; verbal and written.
Strong problem - analysis and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and to manage projects to completion.
Ability to mentor junior staff.

Nice-to-haves

Virtualization, servers, storage, and networking equipment experience.
MS Hyper-V, VMWare ESXi or similar hypervisor experience.
Familiarity with VMware Horizon vCenter or similar remote desktop software.
Familiarity with Smartcards/PKI.
Strong troubleshooting and solution research skills.
Familiarity with network protocols and network management technologies LAN/WAN.
Familiarity with backup and recovery software concepts.
Salary: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00

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401k

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