Windows System Administrator (Senior)
About The Position
WOOD Federal Solutions is hiring a Senior Windows System Administrator to support a high-performing Agile team in a complex mission environment. The role helps sustain and strengthen geographically distributed infrastructure and supports engineering, deployment, and operation of new enterprise capabilities. The environment includes Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, SCCM, Exchange, PowerShell, VMware, VDI, networking, enterprise security tools, Linux guest systems, routers, firewalls, and virtual server clusters. The administrator monitors and maintains systems, remediates vulnerabilities, manages IAVA and security-scanning activities, troubleshoots hardware and software, supports users and partner teams, maintains technical documentation, and helps keep systems secure and available. The role also contributes to infrastructure improvements, automation, system optimization, and project work in collaboration with engineers, security professionals, and technical teams. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and possess a TS/SCI security clearance with an appropriate polygraph.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of Windows administration experience.
- At least 7 years of information security management experience, including expertise in security governance, risk management, compliance, and operational security.
- At least 5 years of experience 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 Microsoft Exchange administration and Exchange Management Shell experience.
- Experience with Windows Command Line, PowerShell, and PowerShell scripting.
- Strong understanding of advanced security protocols, standards, and information security principles.
- 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 maintenance-window and change-control compliance.
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems, VMware, and networking technologies including switches, routers, LANs, and cabling.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- U.S. citizenship.
- TS/SCI security clearance with an appropriate polygraph.
Nice To Haves
- 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 as a System Administrator supporting software configuration management and development environments.
Responsibilities
- Monitor test infrastructure systems, applications, and processes to identify, track, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Support server, router, and firewall configuration, security management, and application performance optimization in an environment with VMware hosts, Windows and Linux guest servers, and VDI.
- Maintain multiple virtual server clusters and address system scan findings, vulnerability-management patching, and Active Directory configuration issues.
- Use enterprise monitoring tools to detect, assess, and respond to alerts.
- Provide technical support to partner workgroups and collaborate across departments.
- Manage IAVAs and system security scanning in accordance with applicable System Security Plans.
- Initiate IAVA responses and security scans; complete remediation actions; deploy patches and security updates to designated sites; and execute monthly security scans.
- Identify and resolve hardware and software problems.
- Notify customers when infrastructure delays may affect business functions, and communicate outages and publish status updates as needed.
- Author and maintain clear, accurate, and concise documentation.
- Respond to calls and emails in a timely and professional manner.
- Plan and implement IT enhancements and support project-related work.
- Respond to system administration, operations, and maintenance issues on an on-call basis when required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
- Training, certifications, and continued professional-growth opportunities.
- Workplace flexibility where permitted by position, customer, security, and mission requirements.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs, including available fitness-related benefits and discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
