Systems Administrator

14 Mar 2025

Vacancy expired!

Job#: 1312745

Job Description: Systems Administrator

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan (hybrid: 2-3 days onsite & remote)

All interested and qualified candidates can please contact Schuyler Moose at smoose@apexsystems.com

Position Summary:
  • Responsible for resolving IT hardware and software infrastructure (servers, network, security, etc.) issues using systems analysis techniques and procedures to ensure appropriate function of hardware, software or system functional specifications.
  • Analyzes, troubleshoots and resolves issues with IT infrastructure including user systems, servers, storage and network connectivity.
  • Provides system administration for assigned infrastructure and establishes and maintains security as it relates to users.
  • Applies security patches and operating system upgrades to ensure the security and integrity of the technical environment.
  • Supports new infrastructure projects.
  • Maintains all configuration documentation for assigned infrastructure.
What You'll Get to Do:
  • CLIENT I has an exciting and immediate opportunity for a Systems Administrator to support the Federal Protective Service (FPS) located at Battle Creek MegaCenter. In this role you will:
  • Have a strong technical background and excellent communication skills to interface with the government client, users, administrators, managers, and peer engineers. You are responsible for maintaining and managing the Windows server environment including various technical projects.
  • Engineer, install, maintain, configure and optimize Microsoft workstation and server operating systems to include Windows Server 2016 and 10.
  • Perform analysis for collaboration of network / system needs and participate in planning, designing, upgrading and deployment of enterprise datacenter hardware and software using a project-based timeline.
  • Apply appropriate security measures to properly safeguard government systems by implementing industry standard best practices and FPS mandated mitigations.
  • Support the distribution of security patches throughout the enterprise using Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and other enterprise level tools.
  • Support the administration of Microsoft SQL databases, Veritas Backup Exec backups, and virtual servers using Nutanix.
  • Document and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, guides, diagrams, and knowledge base articles.
  • Prepare, participate, present in Change Management process, Technical Review Board, and Change Control Board.
  • Document all work and updates in ServiceNow tickets.
What You'll Get to Do:
  • CLIENT has an exciting and immediate opportunity for a Systems Administrator to support the Federal Protective Service (FPS) located at Battle Creek MegaCenter. In this role you will:
  • Have a strong technical background and excellent communication skills to interface with the government client, users, administrators, managers, and peer engineers. You are responsible for maintaining and managing the Windows server environment including various technical projects.
  • Engineer, install, maintain, configure and optimize Microsoft workstation and server operating systems to include Windows Server 2016 and 10.
  • Perform analysis for collaboration of network / system needs and participate in planning, designing, upgrading and deployment of enterprise datacenter hardware and software using a project-based timeline.
  • Apply appropriate security measures to properly safeguard government systems by implementing industry standard best practices and FPS mandated mitigations.
  • Support the distribution of security patches throughout the enterprise using Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and other enterprise level tools.
  • Support the administration of Microsoft SQL databases, Veritas Backup Exec backups, and virtual servers using Nutanix.
  • Document and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, guides, diagrams, and knowledge base articles.
  • Prepare, participate, present in Change Management process, Technical Review Board, and Change Control Board.
  • Document all work and updates in ServiceNow tickets.
What You'll Get to Do:
  • CLIENT has an exciting and immediate opportunity for a Systems Administrator to support the Federal Protective Service (FPS) located at Battle Creek MegaCenter. In this role you will:
  • Have a strong technical background and excellent communication skills to interface with the government client, users, administrators, managers, and peer engineers. You are responsible for maintaining and managing the Windows server environment including various technical projects.
  • Engineer, install, maintain, configure and optimize Microsoft workstation and server operating systems to include Windows Server 2016 and 10.
  • Perform analysis for collaboration of network / system needs and participate in planning, designing, upgrading and deployment of enterprise datacenter hardware and software using a project-based timeline.
  • Apply appropriate security measures to properly safeguard government systems by implementing industry standard best practices and FPS mandated mitigations.
  • Support the distribution of security patches throughout the enterprise using Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and other enterprise level tools.
  • Support the administration of Microsoft SQL databases, Veritas Backup Exec backups, and virtual servers using Nutanix.
  • Document and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, guides, diagrams, and knowledge base articles.
  • Prepare, participate, present in Change Management process, Technical Review Board, and Change Control Board.
  • Document all work and updates in ServiceNow tickets.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
  • Ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
  • Ability to obtain a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD)
  • Bachelor's Degree + 8 years of relevant experience, or 14 years without a degree
  • Knowledge of basic networking
  • Experience in the administration of:
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
  • Ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
  • Ability to obtain a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD)
  • Bachelor's Degree + 8 years of relevant experience, or 14 years without a degree
  • Knowledge of basic networking
  • Experience in the administration of:
    • Microsoft Windows 10 and Server 2016 (updating and patching)
    • Microsoft Active Directory (create user accounts, manage groups/permissions/access)
    • Microsoft SQL 2016 databases (log shipping, event management, cluster management)
    • SCCM (reports, patching, updates)
    • Virtualization (build and maintain Windows Server virtual machines) running on a hyper-converged infrastructure (Nutanix)
    • Veritas Backup Exec
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent teamwork in assisting other team members
  • Strong scripting and innovation skills
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
  • Previous DHS or DOD experience
  • At least one of the following certifications:
    • Microsoft MCP/MCSA/MCSE Certification
    • Security+ CE
    • Network+
    • A+
    • ITIL Foundation
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  • ID: #49471625
  • State: Michigan Battle creek 49014 Battle creek USA
  • City: Battle creek
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2023-03-14
  • Deadline: 2023-05-12
  • Category: Et cetera