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IT Specialist System Administrator - Title 32 - Air National Guard Units
Systems Engineer
Provide comprehensive system administration for mission‑critical Windows and virtual environments, managing Active Directory, VMware infrastructure, and network services while ensuring security and operational readiness for the Air National Guard.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain Windows Server platforms, including installation, patching, and performance tuning.
- Manage Active Directory objects, group policies, and authentication services to support user and device access.
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot VMware virtual machines and related hypervisor resources.
- Develop and execute PowerShell scripts for automation of routine tasks and system reporting.
- Diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues, coordinating with network teams to ensure reliable communications.
- Implement security best practices, perform vulnerability assessments, and respond to incidents in accordance with Guard policies.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent military training.
- 3+ years of hands‑on experience as a System Administrator in Windows and virtualized environments.
- Proficiency with Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell scripting.
- Experience managing VMware vSphere or comparable virtualization platforms.
- Strong problem‑solving skills, ability to work independently, and a commitment to maintaining high security and availability standards.
Skills
windows serveractive directoryvmware