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Eliassen Group

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$78 Per Hour
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Benchmarking, Biology, Certificate Issuance, Cloud Computing, Computer Servers, Consulting, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Dental Insurance, Documentation, Environmental Management, Genetics, Government, IT Service Management (ITSM), Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft VBScript (Visual Basic Script) Scripting Language, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Military, Network Integration, On Call, Operating Systems, Organizational Development/Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Management Certification, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Server Support, Service Delivery, ServiceNow, Software Administration, Software Patches, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Testing, VMWare Certifications, VMWare vSphere, Virtualization, Windows PowerShell, Yahoo!
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
Today
Description:
Onsite in Washington, DC

Our client is a premier technology integrator delivering technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise IT solutions. The organization designs, develops, and sustains offerings that support diplomatic missions, defense requirements, and exploration from the ocean floor to outer space. With diversified contracts and global network integration expertise, it provides end-to-end capabilities with a commitment to ethical performance and integrity.

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $70.00 to $78.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
  • Work full-time onsite at DOT HQ in Washington, DC, covering a later daily shift ending between 5 pm and 7 pm.
  • Support server infrastructure in a 24x7 on-call escalation rotation once every 2 to 3 months.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve service delivery through automation and scripting.
  • Oversee daily system monitoring, verify integrity and availability of hardware and systems, and review logs and scheduled jobs.
  • Serve as an escalation point for application support and troubleshooting across complex production issues.
  • Provision, patch, and manage the server environment, including vulnerability remediation.
  • Provide technical expertise to prevent service degradation and restore service during outages.
  • Perform root cause analysis and problem management for Windows systems and tools.
  • Improve processes through solutions to recurring problems and enhancements to documentation.
  • Support new enterprise systems and engineering solutions to address existing issues.
  • Create and maintain system documentation for domain technologies, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Experience Requirements:
Experience Requirements
  • Experience managing environments of 2000+ servers across multiple field sites.
  • Experience leading cross-team troubleshooting calls using a multi-discipline approach.
  • Extensive knowledge of multi-vendor server operating systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in enterprise Windows operations and engineering.
  • Expert-level Microsoft Server administration.
  • Expert-level scripting with Microsoft Graph, PowerShell, and VBScript.
  • Expert-level Windows Server 2019 to 2022.
  • Expert-level VMware vSphere and Hyper-V virtualization.
  • Senior-level Active Directory and Microsoft Entra.
  • Experience performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in a fast tempo ITSM support environment.
  • IT Service Management services delivery to the US Government (preferred).
  • Microsoft certifications such as Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Endpoint Administrator Associate, Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, or MS365 Certified Administrator Expert (preferred).
  • AWS or Azure cloud certifications (preferred).
  • VMware certifications (preferred).
  • Google certifications or experience with Google Workspace deployment and implementation (preferred).
  • ServiceNow ITSM platform experience (preferred).
  • Knowledge of DISA STIG and CIS Benchmarks for Microsoft Windows servers (preferred).
  • Intune experience with co-management across Microsoft Intune and SCCM/MECM (preferred).
  • Knowledge of PKI technologies including DigiCert, Sectigo, and KeyFactor, and certificate issuance and management solutions (preferred).
  • Additional professional IT or Project Management certifications (preferred).

Education Requirements:
Education Requirements
  • Microsoft certifications such as Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Endpoint Administrator Associate, Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, or MS365 Certified Administrator Expert.
  • AWS or Azure cloud certifications.
  • VMware certifications.
  • Google certifications related to Google Workspace.
  • Any additional professional IT or Project Management certifications.


Recruitment Transparency Notice



Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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About the Company

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Eliassen Group

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate.

 

Eliassen Group 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.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1989
WEBSITE
http://www.eliassen.com/

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