Windows System Administrator

Windows System Administrator - Washington, DC

Job Description Job Title: Windows System Administrator - Washington, DC - US Citizenship Required Requisition ID: 120039O Job Category: System Administrator 6 Primary Location: USA-DC: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-WASHINGTON Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Regular Employee Status: Regular Travel: No Job Posting: 2012-Feb-23 Description Searching for self-starter in the client/server, systems administration arena! Join an established team supporting DHS. Located in Washington, DC. Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro accessible location!! -- MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -- In support of our client, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the successful candidate will have: Seven(7) years minimum experience in a web based systems. Seven(7) years minimum experience supporting and troubleshooting Windows Server platforms Four (4) years minimum experience with application servers including Weblogic and JBoss. Two (2) years minimum experience with customer/client/user facing activities. Two (2) years minimum experience with Microsoft SQL Server. Experience with EMC Documentum a plus. Typical tasks may consist of, but are not limited to: Provide for the daily/routine operations and maintenance of web applications and web services. Provide analysis of incident reports. Deployment of software updates. Coordinate scheduled application and OS maintenance. Coordinate and monitor: Troubleshooting of system problems Document problems and solutions Record change and problem activities for tracking Provide level III helpdesk support CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be a U.S. Citizen Must be able to obtain/maintain a USCIS 6C clearance (a level of Public Trust clearance) All work must be conducted at work location - No remote work Essential Job Functions Coordinates with client management to formulate complex technical solutions. Informs client management of appropriate developments in technical support products. Evaluates products and upgrades for appropriateness. Oversees and implements system upgrade strategies. Leads the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex solutions. Coordinates activities with other technical personnel as appropriate. Develops and analyzes highly complex system standards, thresholds, and recommendations to maximize system performance. Conducts capacity planning reviews with management and approves capacity plans formulated by less experienced personnel. Develops strategies to manage the frequency of appropriate support package/patch application. Monitors database maintenance and provides appropriate recommendations, when required. Coordinates with business development personnel on proposals and work estimates involving highly complex system administration projects and solutions. Researches current systems technology and serves as subject matter expert on complex systems processes and procedures. Provides technical leadership to internal and external personnel on highly complex system installation processes. Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced personnel. Provides technical leadership to appropriate personnel on highly complex system administration activities. Provides technical solutions and escalated support for non-routine, highly complextechnical issues. Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred Seven or more years of technical experiences in a client-server environment Experience working with highly complex systems administration, database administration, and landscape maintenance Experience working with company products and services Experience working with company and client documentation and storage procedures Experience working with highly complex system implementations and organizational processes Other Qualifications Strong analytical and problem solving skills Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel Strong communication skills Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills Good ability to lead and work as part of a team Remote Work Authorized: No Relocation Assistence: Not Available Clearance Level: Public Trust