Senior Windows Systems Administrator

Interactive Process Technology • Radford, VA

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About The Position

Join IPT Associates (IPTA) as a member of an established Windows team working in a mixed, growing Windows Server environment. The role manages, maintains, deploys, troubleshoots, and supports servers for several customers. IPTA describes its culture as collaborative and supportive, with an emphasis on learning, growth, initiative, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements

• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• A computing environment certification (e.g., MCSE, Server+, CCNA, Red Hat, or Palo Alto), or ability to obtain one within 30 days of starting.
• Experience in computer science or IT.
• Active security clearance required.
• 5+ years as a Windows systems administrator or engineer, including 3+ years automating tasks with PowerShell.
• 5+ years installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex applications and websites, such as IIS or Apache.
• 5+ years in complex networking environments, with senior-level knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, and SNMP.
• 5+ years managing enterprise Active Directory.
• 5+ years creating and maintaining complex Microsoft Group Policy setups.
• 5+ years creating and following SOPs for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and problem resolution.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-player attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years supporting cybersecurity patch management, STIGs, SRGs, RMF, SCA-V, and CORA.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement new system hardware and software.
• Write and maintain technical instructions, operating procedures, and policies.
• Monitor and tune performance, harden servers, and report on security and operational status.
• Recommend enterprise improvements, manage integrations, and write utilization reports.
• Support the lifecycle of datacenter equipment, including firmware version control and preventive maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed