Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Washington, DC that is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer. Responsibilities:

• Provide expert Windows Server administration and maintenance to ensure optimal performance of server hardware and operating system
• Administer Active Directory domain structure
• Administer IIS web servers and coordinate with business users to schedule maintenance
• Administer Exchange Environment
• Responsible for troubleshooting server errors and identifying root cause and performing server patch maintenance
• Leads projects as assigned by Manager
• Assists team members in the completion of major project tasks
• Participate in project planning meetings and takes a lead role in reviewing technical requirements and leading testing activities
• Participates in the mentorship of staff members
• Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills, proactively communicating with customers and framing technical issues so that they can be readily understood
• Responsible for server troubleshooting; This includes the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of systems
• Independently utilizes resources (knowledgebases, online resources, etc) to research solutions for difficult problems
• Works with outside vendors to maintain and repair systems & equipment in a timely manner
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures and utilizes established support tools
  
  

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent experience
• MCSA or MCSE certifications are preferred
• 3-5 years of related senior level experience in server administration and technical problem solving
• Exchange 2016/Online, M365, Server 2012/R2/2016/2019, Dell Hardware Platforms, SQL Clustering and VMware
• Experience in server preparation, installation, operation, integration, and monitoring
• A state-of-the-art awareness in the areas of server operating systems, email communications, web technologies, software, hardware, system performance measurement, configuration analysis and computer security
• Excellent written, oral communication and organizational skills
• Ansible, AWS Cloud, and Container experience a plus
• Server High Availability experience is a plus
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.