Senior Windows SME

This position is 100% Onsite. This position is in Arlington, VA, with occasional/situational travel.

Certificate


DoD 8750 certification at least IAT level II, e.g Security+ce

Location:


4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311

Schedule


100% onsite

Clearance


US Citizens with DOD Top Secret/SCI

Responsibilities

Qualifications

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  Serve as the senior lead and primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Windows Server environments, driving technical strategy, architecture decisions, and operational excellence.
  
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  Design, architect, implement, and sustain enterprise Windows infrastructure.
  
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  Own the health, performance, and availability of Windows systems; proactively monitor, analyze trends, and implement improvements to prevent issues before they impact operations.
  
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  Lead complex troubleshooting and incident resolution efforts, conducting deep root cause analysis and implementing permanent corrective actions across systems and services.
  
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  Establish and enforce enterprise standards, baselines, and hardening guidelines in alignment with security frameworks and compliance requirements.
  
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  Provide technical leadership and mentorship to system administrators and engineers; guide best practices and elevate team capabilities across Windows technologies.
  
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  Lead planning and execution of system lifecycle activities, including patching, upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.
  
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  Provide cross-platform support by performing basic Linux system administration and coordinating with Linux SMEs for complex issues.
  

Required Qualifications

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  Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 8+ years of prior relevant experience, or master’s degree with 6–10 years of prior relevant experience. 
  
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  Security+ Certification or other DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
  
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  Security Clearance Requirement: Active TS and SCI eligibility
  
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  Strong experience administering Windows Server environments.
  
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  Deep understanding of core Windows services and system management.
  
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  Working knowledge of Linux systems.
  
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  Solid troubleshooting and communication skills.