Web Server Specialist

Web Server Specialist

Intermediate Level (2–4 Years Experience)
Location: DMV Area (Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia)
Work Type: Full-Time | On-site or Hybrid (based on contract requirements)

Overview

Navteca is seeking a skilled Web Server Specialist to support the installation, configuration, maintenance, and ongoing management of web and application server environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft-based web platforms and modern cloud technologies, along with a strong understanding of web infrastructure, security, and performance optimization.

This role supports enterprise environments aligned with Fairfax County standards, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and secure operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, manage, and maintain web servers and application servers
• Provide technical support for web-based platforms and hosted applications
• Administer and support Microsoft IIS and ASP.NET environments
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability of web services
• Implement security controls, including user access management, encryption, and certificate management
• Troubleshoot and resolve server, application, and connectivity issues
• Support cloud-based web infrastructure across Azure and AWS environments
• Assist with deployment automation using DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Collaborate with development teams to support application deployments and integrations
• Ensure compliance with Fairfax County standards and best practices

Required Skills & Technologies

• Web Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, XML
• Microsoft Stack: .NET 5+, ASP.NET, C#, Visual Studio
• Web Servers: Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
• Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS) (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• DevOps Tools: Git, Docker, Kubernetes
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible
• Security: User access controls, encryption, certificate management
• Networking fundamentals and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Preferred:

• Experience with API development and Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in web server administration or related field
• Experience supporting Windows-based web environments
• Familiarity with cloud-hosted applications and hybrid environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Work Location & Schedule

• On-site or hybrid depending on contract requirements
• Primary location: Fairfax County Government Center
  12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035
• Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (30-minute lunch)
• May require participation in an on-call rotation
• Must adhere to Fairfax County and/or FCPS holiday and inclement weather policies

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work on-site at County or approved offsite locations as needed
• Time worked outside approved hours is not billable
• Timesheets must be submitted for all work performed
• Staff may not perform work for other clients during assigned County hours

Benefits

Navteca offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Comp/Flex Time