Windows System Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton•Indian Head, MD

1d•$62,000 - $141,000•Remote

About The Position

The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution. We are seeking a skilled Windows System Administrator to join our team. You’ll leverage your extensive experience with servers and desktops, as well as experience managing Windows operating systems and automation. This role involves managing and maintaining our IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in Windows Server Administration
2+ years of experience supporting a US Government or Federal environment
Experience executing Active Directory migrations and managing enterprise-level GPOs and DNS
Experience with SCCM for enterprise-wide patching, compliance tracking, and asset management
Experience using PowerShell to automate infrastructure tasks and security auditing
Knowledge of STIG compliance and security hardening protocols including NIST SP 800-53 controls
Knowledge of IIS administration, SSL or TLS certificate management, and secure web hosting
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
IATIII Certifications including DoD 8570 or 8140 compliance such as Security X CE or CISSP Certification

Nice To Haves

Experience with Linux administration within a hybrid government environment
Experience with troubleshooting relational or NoSQL databases, including SQL Server or MongoDB
Ability to learn and apply technical research to solve problems
Ability to collaborate in a team setting
Possession of excellent problem-solving skills
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including communicating clearly with teammates and leadership
Possession of excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in high-pressure, mission-critical environments

Responsibilities

Enforce federal security postures by applying and maintaining STIGs across Windows Server, Active Directory, and DNS environments.
Remediate vulnerabilities identified by security scans.
Lead and execute complex, secure Active Directory migrations across different enclaves, domains, or agency networks, ensuring zero downtime for critical mission operations.
Design, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments, complex Active Directory (AD) structures, DNS, and secure Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
Leverage SCCM or MECM for secure patch management, software distribution, and mandatory operating system deployments across classified and unclassified networks.
Develop and maintain advanced PowerShell scripts to automate configuration management, auditing, and continuous compliance monitoring.
Configure, optimize, and secure Internet Information Services (IIS) web servers hosting sensitive agency applications.
Act as the Tier 3 escalation lead, utilizing root-cause analysis to diagnose and resolve complex system, network, and identity issues within a multi-tenant government framework.