JSG is recruiting for an Sr. Systems Administrator (Cloud Engineer)
Onsite in Manassas, VA  20109 - (Remote opportunity is under the manager’s discretion)
6-month contract with opportunity to roll direct after 6-months

Consultants must be a US Citizen or have their Perm Resident status (Green card)

The ideal candidate will manage and maintain our Microsoft Windows systems, endpoint security, and cloud infrastructure.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS   Bachelor's (BS) degree in computer science, management information systems, or a related field.  Certification in a related field (Security +, MSA, MCSE) would be considered a plus. Microsoft Azure certification (AZ-900, AZ104) will be considered a plus.
MINIMUM TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
10 years of relevant experience with Microsoft Windows server operating systems, Active Directory, Group Policies, Cyber Security, and TCP/IP networking.

Here are the key requirements and responsibilities for this role:
Technical Skills:   Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Design, implement, and maintain on-premises and hybrid IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, and networking. Proficient in managing and maintaining Active Directory, including creating and managing security groups. Experienced in implementing and troubleshooting Group Policy Objects for efficient system configuration. Monitor system performance and apply updates, patches, and upgrades as needed. Experience with Microsoft Office, Office365, Active Directory, File Clusters, and Print Servers. Previous knowledge of implementation of Zero-Trust architecture. Extensive experience in optimizing virtual resources to enhance overall system performance. Experience interpreting, writing, and debugging PowerShell scripts for automation. Responsibilities:   Implement cloud-native solutions, including containerized applications and microservices architectures. Maintain Operating System baselines for Windows Servers and Workstations. Implement, install, configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and evaluate Microsoft Windows operating systems. Install, upgrade/patch, monitor, troubleshoot, and perform configuration management. Implement hardened settings to improve the security posture of endpoints. Restrict the use of local admin accounts and implement the least privilege principle. Provide support to technical staff in diagnosing and correcting system-related failures. Determine logical solutions to complex system administration and application problems. Implement and manage disaster recovery strategies. Configure and maintain replication processes for critical systems.

** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.