Amentum

SeniorSystemsAdministrator

$101–150k McLean, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“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.

Problems you'll solve

troubleshoot software and hardware problems; identify causes of system degradation

Eligibility Requirements

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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