IT System Engineer IV

Company: Koniag, Inc
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Koniag Management Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced IT System Engineer IV to support KMS and the NOAA/ NOS Information Management Office in Silver Spring, MD. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: Performs a full range of engineering tasks represented by the activities listed under junior engineering positions. Work requires a high degree of creative ability and engineering and programming skills. Capable of assimilating information from various technical specialties and devising innovative solutions. May coordinate and lead the work of subordinate engineers on assigned projects. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Possess advanced troubleshooting skills. Perform a variety of complicated tasks. Support of a highly virtualized MS Windows 2016/2019 environment, which includes operating systems support, patching (vendor provided updates) and third-party software maintenance Manage Active Directory, GPOs, Domain Servers Lead engineering discussions and provide technical solutions. Installs new software releases, system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches and resolves software related problems. Troubleshooting hardware and software problems and taking appropriate corrective action and/or interacting with IT staff or vendors in performing dynamic testing, support and troubleshooting functions with very little to no supervision. Monitor server performance and capacity, forecast system demands and recommend upgrades, expansions and reconfigurations Performing complex computing environment buildouts, installation, maintenance and support with emphasis on documentation of operating procedures and processes Provide Tier III level support for client-side issues Provide on-call support and weekend maintenance duties as required Complete projects in a timely manner and produce documentation as required Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: BS/BA degree in a related area (or equivalent), and 6- 8 +years of experience in the field or in a related area. Recent MCSE (2018 or later) or new role-based MS Solutions Architect certification with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in this role. Experience and strong hands-on knowledge of with MS Windows Server platforms as well as related technologies such as Active Directory, DNS, GPO's, IIS and SQL Must have demonstrated a high level of problem analysis and resolution skills Must be able to manage Active Directory and GPOs Microsoft ADFS - configuration, troubleshooting Understanding of server architectures, hardware, RAID Scripting PowerShell, Python, or Perl Networking fundamentals (eg. DHCP, DNS, vLANs, routing) Able to analyze alerts from various monitoring tools and take appropriate actions during troubleshooting Experience working with application vendors Understanding of application and OS security, including virus scan management and patching Good to have: Experience with SCCM is good to have Experience with Nutanix Hyperconverged Infrastructure Working knowledge of Cohesity Administration Working Environment & Conditions This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or to apply to a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations. Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit EOE Minorities/Female/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352 #LI-KR1

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