The Lead Systems Administrator performs advanced systems administrator functions for our customer while also serving as contractor Team Lead. Responsibilities Team Lead specific tasks include: Managing a team of up to three additional employees. Conducting performance reporting. Meeting assigned project deadlines. Participating in leadership meetings. Assisting with PM directed initiatives. Senior Administrator specific tasks include: Standard Active Directory Operations. Support Ticket Troubleshooting and Resolution. Creation, maintenance, and enhancement of team processes and documentation. Active Directory Windows Server functional support for GPO. Issue resolution coordination with various technical and managerial stakeholders. Qualifications Current Top-Secret w/ SCI Clearance (as reported in DISS). Minimum High School Diploma/GED. Minimum five (5) years of systems administration with advanced administration privileges. DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification such as CompTIA Security+. In-depth working knowledge of MS Active Directory. Ability to frequently lift, carry, or otherwise move and position computer/network equipment weighing up to 35 lbs. Desired Qualifications: MCSA Server 2016, or Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate. Bachelor's Degree. Two (2) years supervisory experience. Knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft PowerShell in a variety of applications. Experience with the administration and operation of Microsoft Exchange Server 2016. Knowledge of IT service desk requirements and operations. Experience with IT Service Management ticketing software (SCSM, or ServiceNow). Job ID 2025-18448 Work Type On-Site Company Description Work Where it Matters Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost. As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.