Windows Server Adminstrator

ARES is seeking a Windows Server Administrator working on the HSFTIC contract in the Information Technology IT Operations group supporting the ISS, Orion, and Gateway programs at the Johnson Space Center.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for cross training lower-level system administrators, and providing expert support to the contract.
• Responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining operating systems on Windows servers, including web, database, and applications.
• Performs software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software packages.
• Schedules installations and upgrades and maintains IT infrastructure in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitors and tunes the systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
• Ensures server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions.
• Develops, promotes, and maintains standard operating procedures.
• Will conduct routine hardware and software audits of servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of software, hardware, operating systems and installation procedures.
• May define new hardware, software and upgrade requirements for existing equipment, or requirements recommendations for new equipment.
• Will actively monitor system activity for errors and unauthorized access.
• Will consistently document systems and work instructions.
• The ability to effectively communicate with management and contractor employees is required.
• Provide system support to technology & business teams as needed during development, delivery, & design to guarantee robust, strong, scalable solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Expertise in Microsoft Windows Enterprise operating systems and with all Microsoft office products is required. The ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms with management and contractor employees is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Windows Enterprise operating systems, VMWare in HA environment, Networks (Cisco), load balancers (F5), Network Appliance mass storage (NetApp), and server monitoring tools (SolarWinds etc.).

Education and Relevant Work Experience:

• A CS/CIS degree w/5+ years of experience or a related technical degree or the equivalent of 10 years of related experience. Must have a minimum 3 years as a Windows System Administrator

ARES Benefits:

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with E-Verify.

ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.