Microsoft System Administrator- Senior / Junior(Top Secret with agreement to obtain CI Poly)

<p><strong>This job requires active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph. Please apply only if you have an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph.&nbsp;</strong></p> <h2 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold">Microsoft System Administrator (Senior / Junior)</h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Position / LCAT:</strong> Microsoft System Administrator <strong>Level:</strong> Senior and Junior <strong>Lead Designation:</strong> N/A <strong>Location:</strong> Fort Belvoir, VA</p> <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Role Summary</h3> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Supports the identification and resolution of automation and information technology hardware and software issues to maintain at least a 99% system availability rate. Senior administrators perform administration and maintenance of Windows-based servers, apply DISA STIGs, deploy applications, and conduct system upgrades across multiple supported networks. Junior administrators perform installation, configuration, administration, and monitoring of end-user IT automation equipment including baseline imaging, performance optimization, patching, and updating.</p> <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Responsibilities</h3> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Senior Level:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Perform administration and maintenance of Windows-based servers, including daily system checks; record 100% of findings and statuses</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Ensure all Microsoft Windows Server and installed features/applications have the latest DISA STIGs applied within 30 calendar days of release</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Apply vendor security updates and hotfixes to address ACAS findings and organizational security mandates within 14 calendar days</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Provide detailed system matrices of supported systems and applications including utilization, uptime, storage availability, and performance</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Deploy in-house developed, COTS, and GOTS applications to production, integration, and staging servers within 2 business days</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Conduct system upgrades; planning phase within 15 business days of upgrade request</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Ensure availability and accessibility of approximately 20 Microsoft IIS websites hosted across five networks</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Provide Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning, evaluation, and execution bi-annually</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Notify Government of unscheduled outages within 30 minutes; record to operations log within 4 hours</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Provide after-hours on-site support with 2-hour response time</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Monitor and manage trouble tickets assigned to the Systems Administration branch</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Junior Level:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Perform installation, configuration, administration, and monitoring of end-user IT automation equipment, including baseline imaging, performance optimization, patching, and updating</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Perform maintenance and functionality checks of conference rooms to ensure computer, video-teleconference, and voice IT equipment are operational</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Identify, prioritize, track, and resolve end-user automation hardware and software issues to maintain 99% system availability</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Provide comprehensive inventory and automation capability matrices monthly or as requested</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Analyze technical support requests and provide solutions within 10 business days of receipt</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Coordinate with Property Book Office to manage equipment issue and turn-in process for end-user IT equipment</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Perform daily printer management duties including paper and toner supply maintenance</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Provide after-hours on-site support with 2-hour response time</li> </ul> <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Required Qualifications</h3> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Senior Level:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Eight years of progressively responsible experience in server administration, including supporting and managing servers in a production environment</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Five years of experience identifying and analyzing server requirements; planning the design and deployment of new technologies and upgrades</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Five years of experience applying industry best practices on Windows Server 2016 and later operating systems</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Eight years of experience on server administration in Microsoft Windows environments, including configuration, performance monitoring, and tuning</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Four years of management experience</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP experience</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Three years of experience serving as a team leader</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Five years of experience mentoring junior personnel</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Five years of experience applying systems patches and STIGs on Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and later</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Four years of experience using PowerShell and other scripting languages to automate common and repeat tasks</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2016 Certification</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II / Intermediate certification</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">TS/SCI clearance with SBI and ability to attain SI, TK, G, HCS, and NATO Secret clearance</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Junior Level:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Three years of progressively responsible experience in desktop support and administration, including supporting, troubleshooting, and managing workstations, monitors, VTC, and printers</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Three years of experience with installing software, patching software, and troubleshooting software configuration</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Two years of experience with printer support and maintenance</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Three years of experience with equipment inventory management and turn-in process</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II / Intermediate certification</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">TS/SCI clearance with SBI and ability to attain SI, TK, G, HCS, and NATO Secret clearance</li> </ul> <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Preferred Qualifications</h3> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with DISA STIG compliance and ACAS</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>North Point Technology is <strong>THE BEST </strong>place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions!&nbsp; We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.</p> <p>At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first!&nbsp; We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Come join us!</strong> <strong>Apply with North Point Technology today!&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><em>For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.</em></p></div>