Windows Operations Administrator

Company: CGI Group, Inc.
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: February 11, 2020

Job Description:

Position Description: The System Administrator (SA) is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, and Partners. This individual will assist project teams with technical issues in the Initiation and Planning phases of our standard Project Management Methodology. These activities include the definition of needs, benefits, and technical strategy; research & development within the project life-cycle; technical analysis and design; and support of operations staff in executing, testing and rolling-out the solutions. Your future duties and responsibilities: Engineering of SA-related solutions for various projects and operational needs. * Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements. * Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures. * Install and configure Windows Systems (2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019) and some knowledge of PowerShell or equivalent scripting. * Knowledge into using Active Directory Group Policies, User Groups, User authentication and managing the AD Server (2012, 2016, 2019) * Contribute to and maintain system standards. * Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale. * Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups. * Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions. * Create, change, and delete user accounts per request. * Provide Tier III/other support per request from various constituencies. Investigate and troubleshoot issues. * Work in an Agile Environment with tickets across multiple Client Boards and Help Desk. * High familiarity with Windows Server and troubleshooting windows issues. Capable of reading Events/Logs/etc. to troubleshoot issues and determine where something fails. * Experience with blended Windows and Linux networks. Active directory joining and maintenance * A working knowledge of Virtual Machines in general with Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure experience preferred * Pass Government background checks to attain security clearance level of Secret or higher for multiple departments * Periodic travel (by airplane or car) will be required to attain and maintain security clearance standing * Be able to attain Security+ certificate (Necessary for particular clients) * Ability to learn on the job and desire to solve problems Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Have knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policies/Permissions/etc. Will be working with AD 2012/2016/2019 AD Servers. Should be capable of getting several Government Clearances and if they have any Windows certifications that would be a plus. Would need to work the 8am-5pm schedule. * at least an Associates degree and 5+ years of experience * Due to the nature of the project, Those authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship are encouraged to apply.ship is required #CGIFederalJobs Skills: * Windows What you can expect from us: Build your career with us. It is an extraordinary time to be in business. As digital transformation continues to accelerate, CGI is at the center of this change-supporting our clients' digital journeys and offering our professionals exciting career opportunities. At CGI, our success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing our company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create. Be part of building one of the largest independent technology and business services firms in the world. Learn more about CGI at www.cgi.com. No unsolicited agency referrals please. CGI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned. We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members. All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI's legal duty to furnish information. - provided by Dice

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