We have an outstanding Contract to Hire position for aSystem Administrator (MS Windows Server)to join a leading Company located in theLackland, TXsurrounding area. **US Citizenship is required.** **Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.** Responsibilities : + Creates and manages capacity and trending reports of system operations. + Analyzes system requirements and performance of hardware/software systems, and develops/recommends specific measures to increase the overall efficiency of these systems. + Perform day-to-day troubleshooting and maintenance of Microsoft Windows Server and related servers. + Perform annual DISA STIGs compliance checks on all RHEL servers and related installed software. + Notify the appropriate Information Technical Equipment Custodian (ITEC) or Property Custodian (PC), in writing, within 4 hours for all accountable item moves. + Neatly bundle and conceal all excess system or peripheral cabling after each installation or repair. Basic Hiring Criteria : + High school diploma or equivalent. + Minimum 7 years of experience with: installs, tests, tunes, maintains, hardens, upgrades, patches, designs, and documents supporting systems, utility programs, and monitoring tools for physical and virtual Microsoft Windows Server servers on both classified and unclassified networks. + Experience with system design, implementation, and support of core Windows server infrastructure/components in the environment, specifically; Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WINS, Certificate Services, AD Federation Services, Key Management Services, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). + IAT-II Certification. + Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate; OR Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate; OR Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (Server Admin); OR Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate. Desired Qualifications : + Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance