Systems Administrator

Systems AdministratorCategory: Service Desk / End User Services Main location: United States, Virginia, Fairfax Position ID: J1026-0840 Employment Type: Full TimePosition Description:The Systems Administrator is part of a team responsible for providing support for our corporate and project based systems infrastructures. Our primary charge is the support of the systems that our employees rely on for their own day to day operations. We are looking for someone that can troubleshoot and solve problems in a growing Microsoft Windows, VMWare, and cloud based environment. This position is located in our Fairfax, Va office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.Your Future Duties And Responsibilities:Install, configure, and maintain server hardware and software. Lift 50 pounds of equipment into and out of server racks. Install/upgrade hardware components into servers. Monitor server performance and optimize server resources. Troubleshoot and resolve server issues in a timely manner. Implement and maintain server security measures, including firewalls and user access controls. Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure server integration and compatibility. Document and maintain server configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Provide technical support and assistance to end users. Stay up to date with the latest server technologies and industry trends. Benchmark, analyze, report on, and make recommendations for the improvement and growth of systems and virtual infrastructure. Actively monitor ticketing systems and email for new support inquiries and requests. Respond to issues in a timely manner, communicate necessary information to relevant support teams & impacted staff, and document resolution. Strong data gathering and reporting skills to support ad hoc data requests. Possesses the knowledge and experience in troubleshooting production systems issues and act as an escalation point for other members. Provide on call support on a rotational basis and as required when issues arise. Provide monthly maintenance to servers on a rotational basis as required. Assist in the automation of currently manual repetitive tasks. Complies with and enforces standard company policies and procedures.Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role:Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience. (Additional 4 YOE of relevant experience in lieu of degree) Extensive experience in a Microsoft Windows Active Directory based enterprise environment. Experience in a MS O365 environment. Experience in a largely virtualized environment. Familiarity with server hardware components and configurations. Knowledge of networking protocols and concepts. Familiarity with server monitoring tools. Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Working admirative knowledge of several core Microsoft applications (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, SharePoint). Experience with PowerShell scripting in a production environment.Skills:What You Can Expect From Us:Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.