Lead Windows Systems Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology

21h • $200,367 - $271,085 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an accomplished Lead Windows Systems Administrator to oversee the design, operations, and maintenance of a mission-critical Windows infrastructure that supports analysts and scientists. This senior leadership role will shape the stability, security, and scalability of our Windows environment—spanning desktops, servers, and integrated applications—while guiding a high-performing team of system administrators. If you are a hands-on technical leader with a deep Windows expertise and a passion for solving complex challenges, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Requirements

• Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead and manage a team of 5+ administrators for 10+ years.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Windows Workstation and Server administration.
• Expert experience with Citrix StoreFront, Active Directory, and Group Policy management.
• Hands-on experience with server roles (file, web, application, and domain controllers).
• Skilled in virtualized environments (VMWare, Nutanix, etc.).
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and collaboration with network teams.
• Proficiency in deploying, monitoring, patching, and supporting enterprise applications.
• Experience with data storage and management solutions.
• Security & Compliance: History of working closely with security teams to accredit systems for operational readiness.
• M.S. degree with 9+ years of professional experience, OR B.S. degree with 12+ years of professional experience, OR Relevant certification with 9+ years of professional experience, OR No degree with 15+ years of professional experience.
• Adaptable to fast-paced environments, proactive problem-solver, and strong communicator.

Nice To Haves

• Linux OS knowledge.
• Experience with Tanium.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the Windows Systems Administration team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and prioritization of tasks.
• Designing, operating, and maintaining Windows infrastructure, including servers, virtual desktops, and enterprise applications.
• Configuring and managing domains, Active Directory, Group Policies, and access controls.
• Driving automation efforts through scripting to deliver consistent provisioning, configuration management, and compliance.
• Overseeing patch management, testing, and deployment to maintain a secure, stable environment with minimal disruption.
• Managing incident resolution: analyzing issues, identifying root causes, implementing fixes, and documenting closures.
• Tracking and managing incident queues, ensuring timely responses and identifying recurring trends requiring deeper engineering solutions.
• Integrating and supporting COTS and GOTS applications on the Windows platform to meet evolving user needs.
• Collaborating with network engineers, security teams, and application owners to deliver robust and accredited environments.

Benefits

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees