Senior Windows Administrator w/Secret Clearance

TekSynap•Radford, VA

10h•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

TekSynap is seeking a Senior Windows Administrator to support an ITES task order at Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, Virginia. The role supports Windows Server 2019/2022 systems in a dynamic customer environment and includes enterprise infrastructure administration, application and web-service support, automation, security, and operational documentation. This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval; candidates may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a Secret clearance. The work is performed in an office environment with a medium noise level. The schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday, though evening and weekend work may be requested to meet program and contract needs. Travel is less than 10%.

Requirements

Five years of experience as a Windows Systems Administrator or Engineer, including three years of task automation using PowerShell.
Five years of experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting applications or websites, such as IIS or Apache.
Five years of experience in complex network environments, with strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, and SNMP.
Five years of experience managing enterprise-level Active Directory environments.
Five years of experience developing and managing complex Microsoft Group Policy configurations.
Five years of experience creating and maintaining SOPs and disaster recovery plans for common problem resolution.
Three years of experience supporting cybersecurity patching and compliance, including STIGs, SRGs, RMF, SCA-V, and CORA.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts in federal environments, including the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Federal Civil agencies, or military organizations.
CompTIA Security+ certification.
Computing Environment (CE) certification; may be waived for 30 days after the project join date.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification.
Server+ certification.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
Secret – IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive clearance or Tier 3 (T3) investigation.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting the same or a similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support Windows Server 2019/2022 systems in a dynamic customer environment.
Plan, execute, and implement new hardware and software across enterprise infrastructure.
Create, update, and enforce team technical instructions, operating procedures, and policies.
Monitor and tune system performance, perform system hardening, and report on security and operational posture.
Lead software and hardware integrations and recommend enhancements to the environment.
Generate utilization reports using existing tools and identify issues requiring corrective action.
Oversee lifecycle support of vendor equipment, including firmware version control and preventive maintenance in data center environments.
Recommend and implement new technologies to expand and optimize system capabilities.
Support deployment and maintenance of complex applications and web services, such as IIS and Apache.
Administer enterprise-level Active Directory structures and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell scripting.
Document and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting.