Windows Systems Administrator

Space Dynamics Laboratory•North Logan, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a mid-level Systems Administrator to support day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of the organization's on-premises Windows infrastructure and enterprise IT services. This position is located on-site in North Logan, UT and supports a variety of environments operating in isolated and air-gapped networks. The selected candidate will work as part of a small IT team serving as a technical generalist responsible for Windows server administration, enterprise infrastructure, application support, and end-user support. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing a broad range of technologies, troubleshooting complex issues across multiple domains, and supporting reliable business operations through proactive maintenance, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments
Experience troubleshooting Windows infrastructure, enterprise applications, and end-user technical issues
Experience administering Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise file services
Experience supporting Microsoft Exchange in an on-premises environment
Experience administering VMware or equivalent virtualization platforms
Strong understanding of Windows security best practices, permissions, authentication, and system hardening
Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and documentation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Familiarity with operating in regulated environments
Ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple teams
Demonstrated ability to resolve poorly documented issues through research, testing, and structured troubleshooting
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance
Valid CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
Must be willing to travel if required, though not a normal expectation

Nice To Haves

Active DoW Top Secret clearance
Experience supporting air-gapped or highly regulated enterprise environments
Experience supporting DoW or other federal information systems
Experience working within structured change management and configuration management processes
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively as a technical generalist within a small IT organization
Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell preferred)
Experience with enterprise storage platforms
Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary operational administrator for assigned systems and platforms, ensuring availability, performance, and security
Administers on-premises Microsoft environments (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, and enterprise file services)
Configures and maintains Windows file shares, permissions, and storage resources
Supports virtual infrastructure, including virtual machines, templates, and resource management
Administers NAS/SAN and other storage systems and backups and monitors storage health and capacity
Performs Windows patch management and coordinates scheduled maintenance activities
Monitors and Provides support for server, infrastructure, application, and user issues
Creates and maintains technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system configuration records
Provides after-hours and on-call support as required for outages or maintenance events
Collaborates and at times mentors’ peers and coworkers
Supports security hardening, compliance, and configuration management requirements
Independently research, test, and implement solutions for issues that fall outside existing knowledge base or documentation