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.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with site and content owners for site creation, development, sustainment
• Ensuring compliance with SharePoint governance policies
• Configures and manages access to SharePoint sites, conforming to business requirements and processes
• Meets with customers to develop tools and solutions to meet customer requirements
• Plans and provides support for SharePoint migrations and upgrades
• Troubleshoots SharePoint site and access issues and assisting with resolution
• Provides SharePoint training and develops documentation and reference guides
• Attends SharePoint Community of Practices meetings and advocates on behalf of the programs supported

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience as a SharePoint Developer in the analysis, design, hands-on development, and delivery of SharePoint Sites
• Client-facing communication skills with the ability to present business cases, strategies, and solutions in a team environment
• Experience translating functional requirements to system requirements
• Working knowledge of SharePoint Designer, HTML/JavaScript/CSS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SharePoint Online, Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI), and Microsoft Project
• Experience using JIRA to track and monitor planned work
• Working knowledge of the software development life cycle
• Experience should include developing and following I.T. procedures and/or work instructions.

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.