Marathon TS is seeking a Microsoft Systems Engineer to support a federal client in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will support and maintain the client's Information Systems in a distributed environment. Responsible for problem resolution, performance tuning and analysis, proactive problem prevention, detection, circumvention, and resolution to root causes. Provide application of software patches as well as release and version upgrades of operating systems and associated software to maintain supportability. This role could be perfect for you if you are a proficient problem solver with a strong sense of ownership.
Responsibilities:
- Installing, upgrading, configuring, managing and implementing Microsoft Windows operating systems and servers
- Providing technical support for staff and users of back-end systems
- Create and maintain documentation related to troubleshooting, system configurations, internal IT procedures, and end-user procedures
- Work tickets assigned via IT Service Management software, and provide senior-level support for calls and issues received via the Help Desk
- Review event logs and take corrective action as required
- Respond to alerts and emergencies when necessary
- Work with IT and other business units to ensure consistency of all server and application systems' disaster recovery operations, including replication and backup
- Research, test, implement, or collaborate with team members during implementation projects to meet business objectives, as necessary
- Manage and maintain Microsoft Application Servers: IIS, SQL Server, SharePoint
- Provide support for the services themselves as well as the products and services that rely upon them
- Manage and maintain Windows core infrastructure services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PKI, Group Policy and login scripts
- Maintain, test, configure, and install application software, operating systems, and system management tools
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of relevant networking/systems experience
- 1 of the following certifications: M365E/X, VCP, CCNP, LPIC or Linux+
- Bachelor's Degree in networking, systems engineering or similar field
- Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Advanced knowledge of server- and PC-based hardware and operating systems
- Advanced knowledge of back-end software and systems such as VMware, Windows Server, SQL Server, Active Directory, ADFS, IIS, .NET Framework, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft Client-N and Group Policy
- Detailed knowledge of Windows server setup, deployment, and maintenance
- Working knowledge of CIFS, NFS, PKI, SSH and FTP/SFTP
- Good technical problem solving and interpersonal skills
- Able to work in a fast paced, team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Highly motivated, detail-oriented team player with a positive attitude with the ability to work independently
- Solid understanding of general system and application security best-practices
- Commitment to the successful achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with (and receive help from) other members of the team
- General familiarity with PowerShell, Windows Fail Over Clustering
- Experience with Veeam Backup preferred
- Experience implementing DISA STIG for operating systems, sub-components and applications preferred
- Experience supporting load balanced web servers preferred
