Windows System Administrator (Senior-Level)
Core
Administer, secure, and optimize Windows-based enterprise infrastructure supporting mission-critical research and national defense initiatives for the Army Research Laboratory.
Role type
Senior Windows System Administrator
Builds
Secure, classified Windows Server environments and enterprise authentication services
Domain
Defense / Government IT
Required skills
Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, MECM/SCCM, PowerShell scripting, STIG compliance, security hardening, patch management, backup and recovery, incident response, vulnerability remediation
Preferred skills
Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), hybrid cloud support, Zero Trust Architecture, technical leadership
Technologies
Windows Server, Active Directory, MECM/SCCM, PowerShell, Azure, VMware, Hyper-V
Responsibilities
Administer and secure Windows Server operating systems in classified environments; Manage enterprise authentication services including AD, GPO, DNS, and DHCP; Automate tasks using PowerShell scripts; Implement and maintain STIGs and security hardening standards; Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex issues; Plan and test backup and recovery procedures; Conduct security audits and vulnerability remediation; Support incident response and accreditation efforts; Maintain technical documentation and architecture diagrams; Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
