Senior Windows System Administrator

Belay Technologies • Annapolis Junction, MD

5d • $164,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Belay Technologies is seeking a Senior Windows System Administrator to join a high-performing Agile team operating within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) in support of a complex, fast-paced program. In this role, the selected candidate will provide daily systems administration and operations and maintenance support across multiple systems with a broad geographic footprint. Key responsibilities include responding to system engineering requests that support operational requirements, as well as engineering, deploying, and sustaining new capabilities within the environment.

Requirements

• TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph (within the last six (6) years)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field and 12 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience documenting and supporting security accreditation and certification activities.
• Experience with network security technologies, including multi-domain solutions, PKI, SSPs, and vulnerability assessments.
• Experience with data center design and configuration, including rack-and-stack, power planning, and equipment placement.
• Experience with VMware.
• Experience using automation tools such as Ansible or SaltStack.
• Experience serving in a System Administrator role supporting software configuration management and development environments.
• At least 7 years of Windows administration experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in information security management, with demonstrated expertise in security governance, risk management, compliance, and operational security functions.
• At least 5 years of experience with implementing and managing Windows Active Directory and DNS environments
• At least 5 years of experience creating and managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
• At least 5 years of experience with Microsoft SCCM
• At least 5 years of experience with Microsoft Exchange administration and Exchange Management Shell
• Experience with Windows Command Line, PowerShell, and PowerShell scripting.
• Strong understanding of advanced security protocols, standards, and information security principles is a must.
• Experience with software and security architectures.
• Hands-on experience with IAVA management.
• Hands-on experience supporting users, optimizing system operations, and monitoring enterprise IT systems.
• Commitment to best practices, including compliance with maintenance windows and change control procedures.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems, VMware, and networking technologies including switches, routers, LANs, and cabling.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring test infrastructure systems, applications, and processes to ensure issues are identified, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Supporting server, router, and firewall configuration.
• Performing security management and application performance optimization activities in an environment made up of VMware server hosts, Windows and Linux guest servers, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
• Maintaining multiple virtual server clusters and addressing system scan findings, vulnerability management patching, and Active Directory configuration issues.
• Using enterprise monitoring tools to detect, assess, and respond to alerts.
• Providing technical support to partner workgroups on overlapping efforts while maintaining strong interdepartmental collaboration.
• Managing Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning in accordance with applicable System Security Plans, ensuring vulnerabilities are identified and remediated quickly and accurately.
• Initiating IAVA responses and system security scans, completing remediation actions, deploying patches and security updates to designated sites, and executing monthly security scans.
• Identifying and resolving hardware and software problems.
• Proactively notifying customers when test infrastructure delays may affect their ability to complete business functions on time and communicating system outages and publishing status updates to users, as needed.
• Authoring and maintaining clear, accurate, and concise documentation.
• Responding to calls and emails in a timely and professional manner.
• Planning and implementing IT enhancements and supporting project-related work.
• Responding to system administration, operations, and maintenance issues on an on-call basis when required.

Benefits

• 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
• 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
• $5,000 annual training/tuition
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• 100% company-funded HSA
• Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
• Dental coverage including orthodontia
• Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
• Amazon Prime
• gym reimbursement
• monthly lunches
• games and prizes
• Pet adoption program
• generous referral bonus program
• fun events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior