Job Requirements
Alexandria, VA
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$100,000 - $105,000
Job Description
Job Description
The Windows Systems Administrator will provide Tier I and Tier II systems administration and IT operations support within secure, classified environments. This role delivers subject matter expertise across enterprise Windows servers, clients, and supporting infrastructure to ensure the availability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems. The administrator manages day-to-day operations, including system configuration, patching, backup and recovery, and incident response, while adhering to established operational procedures and security requirements. The position supports continuous operations, including participation in on-call rotations and contingency response activities.
Responsibilities
Analyze functional system requirements and implement software or system enhancements to support mission applications and enterprise services.
Provide Tier I and Tier II IT operations support for systems and associated enterprise services within secure SCI environments.
Perform systems operations, administration, and maintenance, including user and service account management, performance monitoring, log auditing, and system configuration management.
Install, configure, test, and deploy operating system updates, security patches, and software upgrades in alignment with approved change control and security policies.
Support client operations and management by configuring, maintaining, and administering Windows-based enterprise client systems and virtual desktops as required.
Support server operations and management to ensure the operational availability, stability, and performance of enterprise Windows servers and mission applications.
Perform system backup and recovery operations, validate backup integrity, and support disaster recovery and continuity procedures.
Support incident and problem management activities by documenting, troubleshooting, and resolving system incidents in accordance with ITIL-based service management processes.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system configuration records supporting ongoing operations.
Participate in configuration management processes, including Change Advisory Board (CAB) reviews and the implementation of approved system changes.
Support operational continuity and Continuity of Operations (COOP) relocation activities during contingency operations, exercises, or real-world events.
Collaborate with security and engineering teams to ensure systems comply with security baselines, STIGs, and other applicable policies.
Utilize virtualization platforms such as VMware to support server and client virtualization, resource optimization, and system resilience.
Use automation and scripting tools, such as PowerShell, to streamline administrative tasks, improve consistency, and enhance operational efficiency.
Assist with the deployment, configuration, and use of patching and imaging tools such as SCCM or MECM to maintain secure and standardized system builds.
Essential Skills
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
IAT Level II certification (such as Security+ or equivalent) in accordance with DoD 8570/8140 requirements.
4+ years of IT experience with a strong focus on Windows systems administration.
Hands-on experience as a systems administrator supporting Windows Server and Windows client environments.
Proficiency with Windows administration, including user and group management, Group Policy, and system configuration.
Experience with Active Directory administration, including accounts, organizational units, group policies, and authentication services.
Experience with VMware or similar virtualization platforms to support virtual servers and clients.
Experience with patch management tools such as SCCM, MECM, or comparable solutions, including deploying patches and updates.
Ability to image machines and manage standardized workstation builds.
Experience performing system backup and recovery operations and supporting disaster recovery procedures.
Familiarity with ITIL-based incident, problem, and change management processes.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for server and client systems in complex environments.
Ability to support operations within secure, classified environments and adhere to strict security and compliance requirements.
Willingness to support on-call and contingency response requirements to maintain continuous operations.
Additional Skills and Qualifications
Experience working with security baselines and STIGs in secure or classified environments.
Knowledge of VDI environments and virtual desktop technologies.
Experience with PowerShell scripting to automate administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency.
Background in server administration beyond Windows, or exposure to broader infrastructure technologies, is beneficial.
Familiarity with storage management concepts, including backup, recovery, and capacity planning.
Experience maintaining technical documentation, runbooks, and configuration records.
Exposure to configuration management processes and participation in Change Advisory Board (CAB) activities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to document issues, procedures, and system changes clearly.
Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional IT and security teams in a mission-focused environment.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Top Secret/SCI)
The Windows Systems Administrator will provide Tier I and Tier II systems administration and IT operations support within secure, classified environments. This role delivers subject matter expertise across enterprise Windows servers, clients, and supporting infrastructure to ensure the availability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems. The administrator manages day-to-day operations, including system configuration, patching, backup and recovery, and incident response, while adhering to established operational procedures and security requirements. The position supports continuous operations, including participation in on-call rotations and contingency response activities.
Responsibilities
Analyze functional system requirements and implement software or system enhancements to support mission applications and enterprise services.
Provide Tier I and Tier II IT operations support for systems and associated enterprise services within secure SCI environments.
Perform systems operations, administration, and maintenance, including user and service account management, performance monitoring, log auditing, and system configuration management.
Install, configure, test, and deploy operating system updates, security patches, and software upgrades in alignment with approved change control and security policies.
Support client operations and management by configuring, maintaining, and administering Windows-based enterprise client systems and virtual desktops as required.
Support server operations and management to ensure the operational availability, stability, and performance of enterprise Windows servers and mission applications.
Perform system backup and recovery operations, validate backup integrity, and support disaster recovery and continuity procedures.
Support incident and problem management activities by documenting, troubleshooting, and resolving system incidents in accordance with ITIL-based service management processes.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system configuration records supporting ongoing operations.
Participate in configuration management processes, including Change Advisory Board (CAB) reviews and the implementation of approved system changes.
Support operational continuity and Continuity of Operations (COOP) relocation activities during contingency operations, exercises, or real-world events.
Collaborate with security and engineering teams to ensure systems comply with security baselines, STIGs, and other applicable policies.
Utilize virtualization platforms such as VMware to support server and client virtualization, resource optimization, and system resilience.
Use automation and scripting tools, such as PowerShell, to streamline administrative tasks, improve consistency, and enhance operational efficiency.
Assist with the deployment, configuration, and use of patching and imaging tools such as SCCM or MECM to maintain secure and standardized system builds.
Essential Skills
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
IAT Level II certification (such as Security+ or equivalent) in accordance with DoD 8570/8140 requirements.
4+ years of IT experience with a strong focus on Windows systems administration.
Hands-on experience as a systems administrator supporting Windows Server and Windows client environments.
Proficiency with Windows administration, including user and group management, Group Policy, and system configuration.
Experience with Active Directory administration, including accounts, organizational units, group policies, and authentication services.
Experience with VMware or similar virtualization platforms to support virtual servers and clients.
Experience with patch management tools such as SCCM, MECM, or comparable solutions, including deploying patches and updates.
Ability to image machines and manage standardized workstation builds.
Experience performing system backup and recovery operations and supporting disaster recovery procedures.
Familiarity with ITIL-based incident, problem, and change management processes.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for server and client systems in complex environments.
Ability to support operations within secure, classified environments and adhere to strict security and compliance requirements.
Willingness to support on-call and contingency response requirements to maintain continuous operations.
Additional Skills and Qualifications
Experience working with security baselines and STIGs in secure or classified environments.
Knowledge of VDI environments and virtual desktop technologies.
Experience with PowerShell scripting to automate administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency.
Background in server administration beyond Windows, or exposure to broader infrastructure technologies, is beneficial.
Familiarity with storage management concepts, including backup, recovery, and capacity planning.
Experience maintaining technical documentation, runbooks, and configuration records.
Exposure to configuration management processes and participation in Change Advisory Board (CAB) activities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to document issues, procedures, and system changes clearly.
Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional IT and security teams in a mission-focused environment.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Top Secret/SCI)
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