Senior Windows Administrator w/Secret Clearance

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking a Senior Windows Administrator to join our team supporting an ITES task order.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Experience

• Five (5) years as a Windows Systems Administrator or Engineer, including 3 years of task automation using PowerShell.
• Five (5) years of installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting applications/websites (e.g., IIS, Apache).
• Five (5) years working in complex network environments with strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP.
• Five (5) years managing enterprise-level Active Directory environments.
• Five (5) years developing and managing complex MS Group Policy configurations.
• Five (5) years creating and maintaining SOPs and disaster recovery plans for common problem resolution.
• Three (3) years supporting Cybersecurity patching and compliance, including STIGs, SRGs, RMF, SCA-V, and CORA.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+.
• Computing Environment (CE) Certification (can be waived for 30 days after project join date.)
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE).
  • Server+.
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Clearance

• Secret – IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance or Tier 3 (T3) investigation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support Windows Server 2019/2022 systems in a dynamic customer environment.
• Plan, execute, and implement new hardware and software across enterprise infrastructure.
• Create, update, and enforce team technical instructions, operating procedures, and policies.
• Monitor and tune system performance; perform system hardening; report on security and operational posture.
• Lead software/hardware integrations and recommend enhancements to the environment.
• Generate utilization reports using existing tools and identify issues requiring corrective action.
• Oversee lifecycle support of vendor equipment, including firmware version control and preventive maintenance in data center environments.
• Recommend and implement new technologies to expand and optimize system capabilities.
• Support deployment and maintenance of complex applications and web services (e.g., IIS, Apache).
• Administer enterprise-level Active Directory structures and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell scripting.
• Document and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting.

 

Overview

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Locations: Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Radford VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret clearance

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $100,000 - $150,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements.  The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the d