Windows System Administrator

Job ID: 5447A
Date Posted: January 28, 2026

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced Windows System Administrator to design, implement, secure, and maintain systems and associated applications, services, and components. This is a full-time, benefit eligible on-site position in our North Logan, UT location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieves in-depth knowledge of company processes, systems, and networks
• Proactively monitors assigned systems to ensure high availability, optimum performance, and security
• Follows established IT policies and procedures to perform audits and ensure compliance
• Ensures data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions
• Works with their leaders to prioritize projects, requests, changes, and tasks
• Documents issues in Jira, communicates progress (through updates, workflow status, due dates, etc.)
• Leads/assists in installation and configuration of information systems and components
• Assists in the design and implementation of information systems
• Responsible for documentation of assigned systems and solutions
• Implements and maintains Windows security hardening, patch management, user and permission administration, and compliance with security standards
• Participates in change management processes; documents system configurations, incidents, and resolutions clearly and timely
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks, support project implementations, and improve system architecture
• Implements strong problem-solving skills and work in fast-paced environments, independently and as part of a team
• Performs maintenance on systems minimizing downtime and customer impact

• 10+ years’ experience and a BS degree in a related technical field (e.g., IT, computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field) or 15+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Must already hold and maintain a Top Secret DoD security clearance, with Adjudicated Polygraph
• Experience administering enterprise Windows systems (Server 2016-2025)
• Experience administering virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, VM provisioning, resource allocation, and basic performance tuning
• Strong Windows security skills including system hardening, patch management, user management, and configuration management
• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools for proactive system management as well as auditing
• Experience patching and maintaining Windows Workstations, Application servers, and Domain Controllers
• Experience with automation concepts and scripting using Powershell
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to document and collaborate effectively
• Active CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification that meets or exceeds DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or ability to obtain within a maximum of 30 days after hire)
• Willingness to perform after-hours maintenance and provide on-call support if needed

• Advanced experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, including VM provisioning, resource allocation, snapshots, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with databases
• Proficiency in one or more scripting language
• Practical experience deploying and supporting Virtual Desktop (VDI) solutions (e.g., Leostream/HP Anyware, VMware Horizon, Citrix), including image management and troubleshooting
• Understanding of information systems security best practices, DoD security requirements, and use of security tools such as Nessus, SCAP, and applying STIGs
• Experience with system ATO's, involvement in either initial ATO or maintaining ATO on system