Amentum
SeniorSystemsAdministrator
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“Senior Systems Administrator at Amentum. Skills: Microsoft Exchange, Systems Administration, Active Directory. monitor and maintain corporate communication systems. troubleshoot hardware, software, network problems”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure issues are resolved, documented, and closed in a timely manner; ensure upgrades are completed as scheduled; ensure appropriate documentation exists prior to implementation; ensure success of projects; ensure the security of the IT environment; ensure the efficient use of IT and human resources; ensure the rigorous application of policies; resolve Exchange-related problems; meet customer expectations
Industry & Context.
troubleshoot software and hardware problems; identify causes of system degradation
Active Top Secret/SCI US Government clearance, US Citizenship, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting, constant use of sight abilities, constant use of speech/hearing abilities, constant mental must possess planning/organizing skills, work under deadlines, access all network workstations, install, replace, or repair transmission media, access internal wall and false ceiling wiring
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent in a related field, minimum of six years of related experience, thorough understanding of Exchange 5.5/2000/2003, Experience in administering Exchange servers including installation, back-up, and troubleshooting, Experience with Windows Server NT/2000/2003 and Active Directory Services, Experience with Identity Management knowledge of systems management, performance tuning, and monitoring tools, Backup, Restore, and disaster Recovery planning, Experience building a server (hardware) from scratch to operation, Skilled in upgrading from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000/2003, Experience with Lagato, Veritas, or similar knowledge of anti-virus strategies, troubleshoot software and hardware problems, understanding of industry standards, ability to work with diverse workforce, Active Top Secret/SCI US Government clearance, US Citizenship
Nice to Have
Knowledge of project management principles, MCP, MCSE, MCSA certification
What You'll Do.
monitor and maintain corporate communication systems
troubleshoot hardware
oversee messaging system status
resolve messaging system issues
document and close issues
administer Microsoft Exchange Servers
design Microsoft Exchange Servers
specify Microsoft Exchange Servers
test Microsoft Exchange Servers
implement Microsoft Exchange Servers
resolve Exchange email system problems
identify new Microsoft Exchange Servers technologies
specify new Microsoft Exchange Servers technologies
design new Microsoft Exchange Servers technologies
test new Microsoft Exchange Servers technologies
implement new Microsoft Exchange Servers technologies
complete upgrades as scheduled
ensure upgrade documentation exists
build servers from start to finish
build Virtual Machines
monitor Microsoft Exchange systems
develop configuration standards
implement configuration standards
document configuration standards
manage Microsoft Exchange server ADS environment
ensure security of Microsoft Exchange server ADS environment
recommend actions on Microsoft Exchange ADS projects
ensure success of projects
ensure IT environment security
ensure efficient use of IT resources
ensure efficient use of human resources
apply information security policies
apply information assurance policies
maintain vendor relationships
coordinate vendors to resolve problems
evaluate COTS software
evaluate automation tools
evaluate special purpose tools
provide general assistance to IT users
provide advice to IT users
provide critiques to IT users
serve as technical liaison
perform other position related duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work with diverse workforce; interact with all levels of an organization
Communication Scope
verbal communication; written communication
Full Job Description
Amentum is looking for a **Senior Systems Administrator** to join our team in **McLean, VA**! As the **Senior Systems Administrator** , you will monitor and maintain corporate communication systems related to email and messaging; troubleshoot hardware, software, and network problems pertaining to the operation of Microsoft Exchange Servers in a Windows Active Directory environment; and oversee the status of issues related to messaging systems with the corporation and ensure that issues are resolved, documented, and closed in a timely manner. **Must have an Active Top Secret/SCI US Government clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.** **MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Serves as Microsoft Exchange Email Administrator, responsible for the design, specification, testing, and implementing of Microsoft Exchange Servers and resolves Exchange email system problems as required. * Responsible for identifying, specifying, designing, testing, and implementing new Microsoft Exchange Servers computer technologies, including PC hardware, software, operating system (OS), and related peripherals. * Determines when server, software, and OS upgrades are required and ensures that all upgrades are completed as scheduled, and that appropriate documentation exists prior to implementation. * Knowledge of building server from start to finish to include (VM) Virtual Machines plus hardware * Monitors Microsoft Exchange systems to facilitate proper performance and performs diagnostics as needed. * Develops, implements, and documents configuration standards, policies, and procedures for operating, managing, and ensuring the security of Microsoft Exchange server ADS environment. * Recommends appropriate actions on proposed Microsoft Exchange ADS projects regarding cost-effectiveness of proposed systems and preferred approaches; offers technical solutions to ensure success of projects, the security of the IT environment, and the efficient use of I
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