What are the responsibilities and job description for the Windows Server Administrator position at Vector Consulting, Inc?
Job Details
Our government client is looking for an experienced Windows Server Administrator on a hybrid 3 months renewable contract role in Richmond, VA.
Position – Windows Server Administrator
Job description:
• Monitor and manage server and application performance, ensuring all systems are functioning efficiently and securely.
• Implement and enforce security configurations and best practices for servers and applications.
• Assist in audit preparedness, ensuring servers and systems meet compliance standards and are ready for external audits.
• Work closely with the internal team to address and close out any findings from audits.
• Perform regular server maintenance to keep systems secure and performing optimally.
• Resolve server performance issues, security vulnerabilities, and system errors, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Regularly review server logs and performance metrics to proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Provide backup support to team members handling other Operations activities, ensuring that all operational needs are met.
• Maintain thorough documentation of server configurations, procedures, and best practices for reference and training purposes.
Required/Desired Experience:
- Proficiency in Windows Server, Linux/Unix-based systems, and other server environments. Required
- Experience with server performance monitoring tools to track and analyze system performance metrics. Required
- Knowledge of security tools and practices such as antivirus, encryption, firewalls, and system hardening. Required
- Familiarity with automation and scripting tools for routine server maintenance and management tasks. Required
- Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms or other virtual environments. Required
- Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions for server environments. Required
- Broad understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Load Balancing) for troubleshooting and managing server communications. Required
- CompTIA Network (or similar networking certification) – A solid foundation in networking principles. Desired
- Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) – Demonstrates expertise in managing Windows Server environments. Desired
- ITIL Foundation – A basic understanding of IT service management frameworks, useful for providing operational support and service coverage. Desired
About Vector:
Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY
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