Senior System Administrator

Who We Are

Peace is our commitment.

The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people’s shared values and commitment to peace worldwide.

We know that Peace is Security – it advances both U.S.

and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict.

We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts worldwide.

Together we tackle the most challenging problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world.

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If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you.

JOB BRIEF

The Senior System Administrator manages system resources for USIP’s enterprise network operating systems and Microsoft business productivity servers, including the Office 365 Tenant.

The Senior System Administrator is also responsible for managing installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems, and applications software; managing the installation and integration of system fixes, updates, patches, and enhancements; and promptly resolving hardware/software interface and interoperability problems.

The incumbent plans and develops a broad range of IT activities, including in-depth analysis of technical and non-technical factors related to defining business IT needs.

This position also provides Tier 3 support to the IS Help Desk.

This position is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Senior Manager, IT Systems & Solutions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:


* Manages day-to-day operations of system resources for USIP’s enterprise network.


* Provides backstopping support to the Senior Manager, IT Systems & Solutions for daily business operations.


* Designs and develops solutions to complex applications problems and system administration issues.



* Collaborates with consultants and industry partners to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components.


* Manages the installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems, and applications software.


* Ensures the prompt resolution of hardware/software interface and interoperability problems.


* Manages the installation and integration of system fixes, updates, patches, and enhancements.



* Distributes and installs network software releases and updates and assists end-users with software installation and customization.



* Makes recommendations to improve and support business activities.


* Manages all aspects of a multi-site Active Directory Forest and Office 365 Cloud Solutions.


* Manages production VMWare cluster and VMWare NSX environment.


* Administers and monitors a hybrid environment of Windows and Linux servers, ESXi, and Hyper-V hypervisors.

Manages all other production servers and services.



* Maintains server security...