Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.

Why Conduent:

Youll have an opportunity to work on innovative technology while being surrounded by a culture that recognizes each persons contributions. Each day youll feel challenged and know you are making a difference. At Conduent, we believe everything touches everything -and to that end we value our work and each other in the process, making it an award winning place to work. In 2021, we won Best Places To Work, Best Global Culture and Best HR Team.

As a System Administrator you'll partner with internal technology groups to ensure that proposed technical solutions align with the company's overall objectives. You'll also serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, internal innovation teams, and IT functional areas.

This position is located in Germantown, MD and is not remote.

Youll be working under direct supervision of the Sr. Administrator. We welcome someone who has relevant experience in the administration of Windows or Linux servers, and demonstrate a willingness to learn and the ability to research and solve complex problem. If you love to perform, research and learn - this job is for you.

Your main function will be to be responsible for the administration of core systems as well as monitoring and repair of high-performance computing systems. Youll ensure consistent and reliable operation including enterprise servers and network infrastructure.

You are the kind of person who can:

• Provide wide ranging system administration in a multi?platform environment
• Be responsible for general systems administration tasks including system configuration management, OS installations, security updates, urgent system patching
• Write and implements scripts to automate tasks
• Identify and troubleshoot hardware components that are problematic
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, network disruption awareness and predefined key processes
• Review system logs, application logs and security logs
• Ensure design of system allows all components to work properly together
• Coordinate and monitors troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose system problems; documents system events to ensure continuous functioning. Recommends course of action and implements as approved
• Monitor networks to ensure security and availability to specific users
• Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security
• Assign configuration of authentication and authorization of directory services
• Analyze, log, track and resolve complex software/hardware matters of significance pertaining to networking connectivity issues, printer, servers, and applications to meet business needs
• Coordinate hardware/software installations and upgrades to ensure work is properly performed in accordance with company policy. Recommend resolution to complex matters of significance and coordinates the implementation of the approved course of action
• Oversee the installation of client department?specific applications and systems. Ensures installations are in accordance with appropriate operating procedures; determines revisions or updates to installation as needed
• Coordinate testing, upgrades and configuration of system files and services. Ensures changes are in accordance with appropriate operating procedures; recommends revisions or changes based upon results. Prepares for and prescribes approaches to possible downstream implications
• Utilize standard corporate tools to record change and problem activities for tracking purposes

Basic Qualifications For Consideration:

Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field

Technical:

• Minimum of three years experience with Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019 & 2022, Active Directory, RHEL, VEEAM backup, Remote Desktop Services, Citrix and VMWARE
• Strong communication in both written and verbal skills
• Ability to work with confidential information

Physical requirements:

Must be able to lift 40 lbs

Environmental Requirements:

Must be willing to work in Data Center environment, which is colder and noisier than typical office setting

Preferred Qualifications For Consideration:

• Cloud Automation
• System Center Suite
• Aruba Wireless Networks
• Industry certifications/server certifications are good to have

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Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.

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At Conduent we value the health and safety of our associates, their families and our community. For US applicants while we DO NOT require vaccination for most of our jobs, we DO require that you provide us with your vaccination status, where legally permissible. Providing this information is a requirement of your employment at Conduent.