Description
We are currently seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to join the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) effort. This program is establishing a modern secure web service (SWS) operation as part of a state-of-the-art, highly automated platform capable of supporting a rapidly expanding customer population.
The position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site.
Primary Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain Windows Server environments across physical and virtual infrastructure.
- Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Microsoft-based infrastructure services.
- Perform server installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting.
- Monitor server performance, availability, capacity, and system health.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, security groups, and access controls.
- Support virtualization platforms such as VMware.
- Implement and maintain server backup and disaster-recovery procedures.
- Troubleshoot operating-system, application, network, and server-related issues.
- Apply security updates, hardening standards, and vulnerability remediation.
- Maintain technical documentation, configuration records, and operational procedures.
- Participate in incident response, change management, and infrastructure projects.
- Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell where appropriate.
- Provide escalation-level support for Windows infrastructure issues.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of overall related experience with a Windows servers environment.
- An active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position.
- Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at least IAT level II, e.g., Security+.
- Comfortable working 24×7 shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Experience with configuration, troubleshooting, and maintaining VMware environments.
- Experience with PowerShell scripting and experience in other languages like Python.
- Experience with application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.
- Proficient with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Microsoft-based infrastructure services.
- Experience with System (hardware) and application (software) installation and configuration.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with DISA and DISA's support to mission partners.
- TS/SCI w/CI Poly Preferred.
- Experience with AWS EC2, S3.
- Candidates with a thorough knowledge of networking principles to include TCP/IP a plus.
- Experience with a ticketing system such as BMC Remedy.
- Linux OS experience.
Pay Range
$59,150.00 - $106,925.00