SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR 4
About The Position
The Systems Administrator (Microsoft Windows) provides specialized support, maintenance, and sustainment for Windows-based virtual environments within the CSM. The role ensures Windows Server systems remain secure, stable, and compliant with DISA Data Impact Level 2, 4, and 5 standards. The administrator manages integration of on-premises applications with Azure services and oversees critical directory and update services. The position also includes adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies, communicating regularly with assigned supervisors, staying focused on assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
- 2–4 years of cloud engineering experience.
- Expertise in Azure administration and cloud architecture.
- Deep knowledge of DISA STIG security standards and SCAP tools.
- Proficiency in database management and security, including MS SQL and Azure SQL.
- Experience with CI/CD and DevSecOps toolchains.
- Security+ certification.
Nice To Haves
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
- AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate certification, or equivalent or more advanced.
- AZ-802: Windows Server Administrator Associate certification, or equivalent or more advanced.
- Professional cloud certification, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Associate.
- Proven experience implementing DISA STIG configurations and supporting DoD SRG compliance.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, upgrades, and break-fix support for Microsoft Windows Server Datacenter 2022 (Standard and Enterprise) or later.
- Scale and maintain Windows Server environments to enable hybrid cloud environments between on-premises applications and Azure services.
- Manage virtual machines, servers, clusters, Windows PCs, and highly available hyper-converged infrastructures.
- Provision and maintain Azure Dedicated Hosts and Host Groups to provide hardware isolation for isolated workloads.
- Configure and maintain Azure Hybrid Benefits for Windows Servers to optimize licensing costs.
- Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot Microsoft support services, including Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Domain Name Services, and Windows patching.
- Manage network information and directory services on Microsoft Windows Active Directory.
- Maintain Microsoft Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) to manage, distribute, and install Microsoft product updates within the CSM.
- Configure and scale backup solutions using Azure Backup or managed snapshots for data protection and disaster recovery.
- Ensure strict DISA STIG compliance using SCAP tools or the Navy eVALUATE tool.
- Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities to maintain compliance.
- Support environments adhering to DoD SRG and NIST SP 800-53 security controls.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long- and short-term disability insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) retirement plan options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Assorted voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
