Systems Administrator - Principal I

Node.Digital•Dulles, VA

About The Position

Node.Digital is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment, including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. As part of CISA IT’s broader consolidation and modernization strategy, this role directly contributes to the establishment of a centralized patching core team—a strategic initiative to standardize, streamline, and fortify patch management across multi‑cloud Windows environments. This position plays a key role in enhancing cybersecurity posture, improving operational efficiency, and driving consistent, proactive patching practices across CISA IT systems.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen
Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
8+ years of applicable, hands-on experience
Expertise with Windows Server 2022/2025 and administration.
Experience building and securing Windows Servers
Experience with Cloud Patch Management Administration

Nice To Haves

AWS, AZURE, Google experience, including understanding of the Well‑Architected Framework; AWS, AZURE or Google Cloud certification preferred
Experience with ServiceNow and SharePoint Server
Advanced experience with Windows Server 2022/2025
DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II
AWS, AZURE or Google Cloud Certification

Responsibilities

support the design, deployment, and sustainment of enterprise Windows environments
help build a unified, automated patching capability
Standardize patch processes across CISA environments
Prioritize critical updates aligned with CISA IT cybersecurity objectives
Leverage automation to reduce manual effort and increase consistency
Support metrics, transparency, and continuous improvement
Engineer the design and implementation of standardized patching methodologies across AWS, AZURE, Google Cloud environments
Automate patch identification and deployment using tools such as AWS System Manager Patch Manager
Prioritize and execute critical updates in alignment with CISA IT Patch Management Guidelines
Assist in baseline assessments to identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and automation opportunities
Participate in efforts to refine patching workflows, metrics, and operational processes
Integrate AWS, AZURE and Google native services to enhance performance, resilience, and scalability of patching and DevOps infrastructure
Evaluate and implement AI capabilities to automate patch management processes
Contribute to enterprise cloud and DevOps standards, guidelines, and best practices
Serve as a central conduit between DOMino teams, government sponsors, and tenants during patching cycles
Establish and track metrics such as patch compliance, deployment timelines, and automation achievements
Participate in weekly/bi‑weekly reviews to ensure alignment with evolving operational priorities
Support iterative improvements based on stakeholder feedback and operational data.