Lead Senior Systems Administrator (Windows)

Lead Systems Administrator (Windows)
Contract Overview

This position supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) under the IT Support Services contract. NSWCDD is responsible for delivering warfare systems to protect our nation and defeat our adversaries. The contract provides support for IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and operations across classified and unclassified environments.
Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of Windows-based server and desktop environments across an organization.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and other core Windows services to ensure secure and efficient operations.
• Leads efforts to deploy and configure servers, monitor system performance, and apply patches and updates to maintain system integrity and compliance.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for routine tasks, manage backup and recovery processes, and ensure high availability of critical systems.
• Collaborate with network engineers, cybersecurity teams, and application support staff to ensure seamless integration and secure operations across the IT infrastructure.
• Planning and execute system upgrades, migrations, and new deployments, often leading cross-functional teams through these initiatives.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and incident resolutions, as well as mentoring junior administrators and providing guidance on best practices.
• Maintain a stable, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of professional work and leadership experience in relation to Windows system administration of networks and software systems.
• Experience in system backup/recovery, basic software management, security and library management, installation and configuration of hardware, operating systems and COTS software, operating computer systems in different operating environments, sizing, performance, tuning, hardware/software /network trouble shooting and resource allocation.
• Experience in maintaining proficiency on major network security tools such as, firewalls.
• Experience developing system specifications and performing market research procurement tasks.
• Experience with different network protocols including TCP/IP.
• Experience of computing and networking vulnerabilities, attack, and latest detect methods.
• Required Clearance Level: Top Secret
• Required Certification: IAT Level II

Benefits: 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Medical and Dental Plans, Life and Disability insurance, Education Assistance (and more).

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

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