Windows Systems Administrator (ONSITE)

RTX•McKinney, TX

7d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Windows Systems Administrator will serve as a Windows Subject Matter Expert, applying in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows environments to design, implement, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows Server, desktop, and virtual operating systems on a large-scale enterprise network operating 24x7x365. The role requires proficiency with Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2019/2022, domain controllers, Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy, and integrated services, using Windows platform best practices. The administrator will build, harden, and sustain reliable and secure Windows-based server, desktop, and virtual infrastructures. They will collaborate with Digital Technology, program teams, customers, engineers, storage architects, system administrators, network engineering, tools teams, and high-performance computing teams to deliver cost-effective software and hardware solutions and resolve complex infrastructure problems. The role also involves ensuring compliance with DFARS, RMF, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework requirements. Occasional planned or unplanned work outside standard hours may be required, and travel may be up to 10%. The position is onsite in McKinney, Texas, and requires an active, transferable Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance before the start date; an active and existing clearance is required on day one.
U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Typically, a university degree or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
Experience administering Windows Server, including Active Directory, Exchange, DNS, and DHCP.

Nice To Haves

Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140/8570 certification requirements, such as CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification and an operating system certification.
Experience working with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS, and/or DoD/RMF and handling classified information.
Experience with technologies including Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, AWS, MySQL, Windows administration, and enterprise backup and recovery suites.
Experience leading and mentoring junior administrators.
Experience using VMware vCenter, vSphere, and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows Server, desktop, and virtual operating systems in a large-scale enterprise network operating 24x7x365.
Build, harden, and sustain the reliability and security of Windows-based server, desktop, and virtual infrastructures.
Apply best practices for Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2019/2022, domain controllers, Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy, and integrated services.
Collaborate with Digital Technology and program teams to deliver cost-effective software and hardware solutions that meet current and future needs.
Partner with customers, engineers, storage architects, system administrators, network engineering, tools teams, and high-performance computing teams to solve complex infrastructure problems.
Ensure compliance with security requirements, including DFARS, RMF, and NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks.
Support occasional planned and unplanned work beyond standard work hours.
Travel as needed, potentially up to 10%.

Benefits

Relocation assistance, subject to eligibility requirements.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.
Long-term disability coverage.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Scholar Program.
Parental leave.
Paid time off.
Holidays.
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation.