Lead Windows Administrator

Koniag Government Services•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Lead Windows Administrator to support KITS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This opportunity will require the candidate to work onsite in downtown Washington, DC, five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: We are looking for a highly qualified, experienced, and self-motivated individual to perform the duties of a Lead Windows Administrator. The ideal Lead Windows Administrator will: Oversee endpoint management and IT workflows, ensuring a secure and seamless end-user experience. Be responsible for leading patch management, software deployment, encryption, and automation activities. Be responsible for patch management, ensuring patches are thoroughly tested for functionality, compatibility, and potential conflicts with existing infrastructure and applications. Proactively monitor and address security vulnerabilities, working closely with security teams to mitigate risks. Be responsible for automation and workflow optimization related to device provisioning, patch management, encryption management, software deployment, and other IT workflows. Leverage scripting and automation tools, including PowerShell, Ansible, SCCM, and Intune, to optimize desktop engineering processes. Be required to work onsite in downtown Washington, DC, five (5) days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or other relevant discipline or related field.
5-8+ years' experience in the related area as an individual contributor.
CompTIA A+ certification, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), or equivalent.
Experience in Windows Workstation support, Windows workstation imaging, patch management, COTS and GOTS software deployment, encryption, and automation.
Knowledge of Active Directory architecture, design, and implementation.
Understanding of Windows Desktop and Server operating systems and associated technologies.
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for task automation and management.
Experience with Group Policy management and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of security best practices and implementing security measures within Active Directory.
Knowledge of backup and recovery solutions for Active Directory.
Experience in Bios management, Bitlocker or Encryption at rest system management, Microsoft Administrative tools, M365 and Azure management and reporting systems, COTS application support, System Administration Support for Microsoft Enterprise management systems, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), and Intune Entra AD.
Candidates must pass a Criminal Background check.

Responsibilities

Oversee endpoint management and IT workflows, ensuring a secure and seamless end-user experience.
Lead patch management, software deployment, encryption, and automation activities.
Ensure patches are thoroughly tested for functionality, compatibility, and potential conflicts with existing infrastructure and applications.
Proactively monitor and address security vulnerabilities, working closely with security teams to mitigate risks.
Automate and optimize workflows related to device provisioning, patch management, encryption management, software deployment, and other IT workflows.
Leverage scripting and automation tools, including PowerShell, Ansible, SCCM, and Intune, to optimize desktop engineering processes.