URGENTLY HIRING System Administrator - Sanford Federal Inc

Sanford Federal, Inc. (SANFORD) headquartered in Stafford, VA., is a premier, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned federal professional services company, primarily engaged in providing advanced information technology, cybersecurity, management systems support, as well as business and infrastructure management services.

We are among the most innovative, respected, and ethical providers of technology solutions to the United States government. Our mission is to provide superior quality, innovative, information technology solutions that help federal agencies best aid, serve, and protect the American people.

Job Title: System Administrator

Location: 633 Indiana Ave NW in Washington, DC

Shift: 5 days a week at 40 hours per week.

Job Summary:

Sanford Federal, Inc seeks a System Administrator who will be responsible for the receiving, setup, and delivery of computers to customers.

Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience as a system administrator.
• Must have Windows Server administration experience.
• Intermediate scripting ability in PowerShell.
• Knowledge of IT Compliance and ITAR requirements preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Windows share permissions and print server administration.
• Experience with VMWare virtual server creation and administration.
• Experience building, troubleshooting, and maintaining physical server platforms.
• Demonstrated network troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.

Duties:

The System Administrator's duties shall include:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage enterprise backups to both disk and tape libraries. Experience with Veeam backup software is a plus.
• Backup the responsibilities of the hardware technician to remediate any onsite hardware issues, deployment of new equipment etc.
• Monitor the environment for any vulnerabilities or issues to include checking server health.
• Manage and monitor Active Directory. Requires expert experience with DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, File/folder permissions, Server Event logs, DFS etc.
• Server and workstation patching using WSUS.

Strategy & Planning

• Participate in and support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for systems and software in conjunction with end-users and department managers.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Coordinate with network engineering, business application, and database administration functions to implement desktop and server systems that utilize industry best practices to meet corporate objectives.
• Deploy workstations, servers, printers, scanners, firewalls, encryption systems, and all host security systems.

Operational Management

• Manage all operating systems and end-user software.
• Manage communications such as email, WebEx, Jabber etc. and connection solutions, including workstation connectivity, local area networks, intranet, and Internet applications.
• Ensure the integrity and security of enterprise data on host computers, multiple databases, and during data transfer in accordance to business needs and industry best-practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage input/output fleet, including printers and scanners.
• Manage end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform network and security audits.
• Perform and test routine system backups and restores.
• Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on servers, input/output fleet, and workstations. Escalate incidents as necessary.
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Support application development teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Analyze system, server, application, network, and input/output device performance.
• Recommend, schedule, and perform software and hardware improvements, upgrades, patches, reconfigurations, and/or purchases.
• Conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of systems software procurement and development efforts.
• Create required reports in response to business user needs.
• Participate in negotiations with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure software products and services.
• Develop, document, and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for system administration and appropriate use.
• Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.

Why choose Sanford Federal?

You can take pride in working for a company dedicated to serving our government by providing the best, most cost-effective solutions for the US Government. Our work helps the US.

Government secures our nation, support the efforts of our military and intelligence communities, and provide lifesaving medical services to our soldiers, vets, and their families.

Sanford Federal, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. Please submit your most up-to-date resume making sure to highlight your relevant experience.