Job Description
Job DescriptionWho we are:
Makpar is a comprehensive professional and technical solutions provider for the Federal government. We combine functional and technical expertise in cloud engineering, data management, cybersecurity and emerging technologies to deliver mission success. We build the right IT solution for government clients by partnering with them to understand their WHAT, WHY, and HOW. Using our signature consulting methodology that we call “The Makpar Way,” we help agencies navigate the ongoing changes in the Federal technology landscape. We succeed where others fail because of our connected and engaged workforce are dedicated to delivering success for our clients and the American people.
Our Mission: We solve complex problems for the Federal government to accelerate access to citizen services.
When it comes to excellence, we deliver. Learn more about our employer brand at makpar.com/careers.
The Position:Makpar has an exciting opportunity for a Server Administrator to join our growing team. The Server Administrator will provide support for an Agency (Police “Department”) of approximately 3,200 users. The Server Administrator installs, configures, maintains, and secures the client organization's computer servers to ensure efficient and reliable operation of IT infrastructure, handling tasks like hardware/software updates, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, user account management, and backup/disaster recovery planning. This role requires strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing IT needs. Role Specific Duties/ Role Responsibilities:
- Expert knowledge and experience with administrating Linux and Windows servers
- Designs, documents, and implements server solutions, including virtualization, replication and disaster recovery, along with supporting enterprise technologies.
- Supports server technologies for virtualized and non-virtualized devices.
- Demonstrated experience with administering various types of servers including File, Mail, Web, FTP, Proxy, and application servers.
- Configures, implements, and upgrades new and existing computer systems.
- Performs system analysis, including I/O and architecture.
- Develop documentation on new or existing systems.
- Provides recommendations for system enhancements and additions.
- Performs upgrades of operating systems and designs systems enhancements.
- Develop tests to ensure systems meet documented user requirements.
- Enhance efficiency through process of orchestration and automation.
- Establishes and maintains procedures for ensuring continued system reliability.
- Provides consultation on standards, policies, principles, practices and techniques of system engineering and documentation.
- Research, compile, and analyze system design to assist with the resolution of network issues.
- Utilize process improvement methodologies such as the Capability Maturity Model.
- Presents and communicates comprehensive information, ideas and advice in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing.
- Provides data for audits.
- The Server Administrator is required to be onsite at the Fairchild Building in downtown Washington, DC three (3) days per week.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience (4+ years) in enterprise server infrastructure design and support.
- Deep knowledge of server operating systems, hardware, virtualization, and cloud platforms.
- Expertise in a variety of tools and technologies, such as Active Directory, PowerShell, and monitoring tools like Prometheus or Grafana.
- Possess base-level certification, such as CompTIA Server +, A+, Security+, and Network+
- Possess one or more Core certification (s) within their functional area, such as Microsoft, VMware and / or RedHat
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant.
Additional Requirements as per contract/client (Optional or Preferred):
- Knowledge of operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, UNIX).
- Experience with scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Perl).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure).
- Understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP, IP).
- Proficiency with version-control systems (e.g., Git).
- Communication: Ability to clearly explain technical information to both technical and non-
- Attention to Detail: Minimizing errors and ensuring accuracy in system design and implementation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder briefings, technical documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Benefits:
At Makpar Corporation we understand that we all need to balance work and life – that is why we have a great benefits package, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible work schedules along with a generous compensation package. At Makpar, we believe in keeping our employees happy, healthy and engaged. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits, creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive in order to achieve goals.
Start your career today and be a part of something meaningful!
Makpar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.