Windows Systems Engineer – (w/ active Secret)

Critical Solutions•Norfolk, VA

1d•$87,000 - $112,000•Onsite

About The Position

Critical Solutions is seeking a Windows Systems Engineer to support our federal customer. The Windows Platform Services team is responsible for maintaining, supporting, and securing Windows Server operating systems within a large-scale enterprise environment. Platform Services work will be performed at the customer location which is required to support unclassified or classified environments. The position requires the ability to effectively collaborate with both internal and external teams while supporting mission-critical systems and services.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience and 7+ years of general experience
2–5 years of relevant experience supporting Windows Server or enterprise IT environments.
Current Security+ certification
Strong communication, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work an afternoon/night shift, Tuesday through Saturday. The specific shift assignment will be determined closer to the start date based on the team's staffing needs. Candidates must be available for either shift.

Nice To Haves

Additional technical certifications related to Windows Server administration, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, or infrastructure operations are a plus.
Windows Server administration and troubleshooting
Windows Server patching and IAVA vulnerability mitigation
Windows Server builds, including Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022
Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) remediation and compliance
Experience supporting Windows platforms within a large-scale enterprise environment

Responsibilities

Perform Windows Server patching, IAVA vulnerability remediation, and security compliance activities across supported environments.
Build, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 systems.
Support the full IT infrastructure lifecycle, including planning, installation, configuration, ongoing administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, upgrades, and decommissioning.
Ensure Windows Server platforms remain compliant with established operational policies, security requirements, and industry standards.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operating system, infrastructure, patching, and application-related issues.
Perform STIG remediation and support ongoing cybersecurity compliance activities.
Support critical enterprise applications, infrastructure, and services in coordination with internal technical teams, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Participate in projects and operational initiatives of moderate complexity, providing technical analysis, recommendations, and implementation support.
Exercise independent judgment within established processes and procedures to identify appropriate technical solutions and corrective actions.
Evaluate unique technical situations and provide recommendations to improve system reliability, security, and operational efficiency.