Windows System Administrator- (Azure Exp. Required) - Public Trust- Remote

Description:

Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) a Woman Owned Small Business, specializes in healthcare information solutions with emphasis on technology spectrum. IGS partners with government and commercial clients to tackle the most challenging healthcare information technology issues including large scale implementations, business informatics, analytics, and electronic health record support.

IGS is currently recruiting for a Windows Systems Administrator to support our work with The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Assignment of Work and Travel:

This is a remote access assignment. Candidate will work remotely daily and will remotely access VA systems and therein use approved VA provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested.

Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to):

• AzureStack hyper converged infrastructure (AzureStack HCI) and Azure Cloud Computing and management (not required but prefered)
• Lead the ATO process; updating stakeholders and ensuring all documentation is submitted on time
• Patch all VINCI systems to minimize security vulnerabilities and stay in ATO compliance
• Server health and performance monitoring tools (SCOM, SolarWinds, etc).
• Enterprise storage administration for servers - setup/maintain Cluster Shared Volumes, MountPoints, and other storage (FC,CIFS/SMB,iSCSI).
• File Server Resource Manager (quotas and filters).
• Assist with build and how-to documents as needed
• Active Directory user, group, and computer object creation (SPN creation and Kerberos Delegation experience a plus).
• Work Helpdesk Tickets to support End Users with accomplishing tasks and/or troubleshooting issues with VINCI Environment
• Other duties as assigned
• Administer/maintain SSL certificates for web services.
• Adjust or migrate physical and virtual machines to the cloud as needed (with cloud team support)
• Perform Physical and Virtual server builds as needed
• Conduct General Windows System troubleshooting
• Windows updates (WSUS, SCCM, and other tools).
• Administer Microsoft HYPER-V clusters via Virtual Machine Manager and Failover Cluster Manager
• Maintain or create group policies/ local policies required by AITC/VA security entities
• Harden servers per VA STIG guidelines
• Perform operating system upgrades and patching monthly or as needed (after hours operation)
• Conduct Server performance bottleneck troubleshooting
• Report on any system issues and document any system addition or modifications as part of the Weekly Status Report
• Familiarity with configuration management and monitoring tools (Solarwinds, SCCM, SCOM, BigFix, etc).
• NIC teaming, and configuration of software defined networks (HyperV switches/networks, vlan assignments, etc).
• NIC teaming, adapter link aggregation, and network load balancing.
• Conduct System optimization, updating and troubleshooting
• Build and administration of HPE Servers (eg: ProLiant, Synergy), iLO, Firmware BIOS management.

Requirements:

• Windows 2016, 2012 R2, 2008 R2, 2016 administration
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for Azure based server administration and automation
• Experience with Azure Containers and related orchestration tools like Docker and/or Kubernetes
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific/technical discipline
• Prior experience leading the ATO process
• Experience managing Azure virtual machines, virtual networks, and related Azure cloud storage
• 10 years of experience in a professional work environment (18 years if education requirement is not met)
• Experience working with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates and Azure Resource Groups
• Patching, Installing, configuring and maintaining Windows Servers; advanced troubleshooting, and advanced Windows Server communications and hosting within Azure Cloud Environments

Preferred Qualifications and Core Competencies:

• MCP or other Microsoft Certification highly desired
• Previous, experience supporting the VA
• Current VA Public Trust
• Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment

Successful IGS employees embody the following Core Values:

• Strong Work Ethic (Reliability, Dedication, Productivity): We are driven by a strong, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic. We are reliable, accountable, proactive, and tenacious and will do what it takes to get the job done.
• Life-Long Learner (Curious, Perspective, Goal Orientated): We challenge ourselves to continually learn and improve ourselves. We strive to be an expert in our field, continuously honing our craft, and finding solutions where others see problems.
• Integrity, Honesty and Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest level of ethics. Doing things like being accountable for mistakes, accepting helpful criticism, and following through on commitments to ourselves, each other, and our customers.
• Empathy, Emotional Intelligence: How we interact with others including peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and customers matters. We take collective responsibility to create an environment where colleagues and customers feel valued, included, and respected. We work within a diverse, integrated, and collaborative team to drive towards accomplishing the larger mission. We conscientiously and meticulously learn about our customers’ and end-users’ business drivers and challenges to ensure solutions meet not only technical needs but also supports their mission.

Initiate Government Solutions, LLC (IGS) strongly recommends COVID vaccinations. Proof of vaccine will be requested but not mandatory for consideration.

Compensation: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Initiate Government Solutions offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care, matching 401K and profit sharing, paid time off, training time for personal development, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability coverage, an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification, employee recognition, and referral programs, spot bonuses, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family.

Initiate Government Solutions participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

Initiate Government Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Our company policy is to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship or disability.