Windows Server Lead with Security Clearance

Windows Server Lead Location: To be determined (Ft.

Belvoir Preferred) Security and Certification Requirements: Tier 5 investigation and a Top Secret clearance.
 DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification: IAT II or IAT III.
Computing environment: Server Admin M and Domain Admin Z for a cloud or Microsoft operating system, in accordance with the DLA-approved computing-environment requirement.

Position Summary
Nationwide IT Services, NIS, is seeking a Windows Server Lead to direct technical work for Windows Server projects and lead the on-site management of installations. The lead independently installs, operates, maintains, configures, troubleshoots, and repairs IT systems, server platforms, devices, circuits, cables, software, end-user equipment, and connectivity. The position supports project planning, evaluates task performance and work products, coordinates technical matters with contractors and Government stakeholders, and ensures that solutions meet design concepts, user requirements, schedule commitments, and customer expectations. This is an on-site position and part of a proposal effort.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct technical work on Windows Server projects and coordinate the daily activities of technical personnel assigned to installations, upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Lead on-site management of server and infrastructure installations, including work sequencing, technical coordination, quality review, issue resolution, and operational turnover.
• Install, operate, maintain, configure, troubleshoot, and repair Windows Server systems, applications, devices, components, circuits, cables, end-user equipment, software, and connectivity.
• Perform technical analyses and prepare accurate engineering, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, test, status, and decision-support documentation.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, project updates, recommendations, and presentations to contractor and Government stakeholders.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and managing project plans, schedules, milestones, technical tasks, dependencies, risks, resources, and deliverables.
• Review task performance and work products for technical correctness, completeness, adherence to design concepts, compliance with user requirements, and progress against approved schedules.
• Coordinate with the Vendor Program Manager, Task Order Project Manager, Government user representatives, and technical teams to confirm requirements, resolve issues, and ensure user satisfaction.
• Evaluate server configurations, operating-system settings, applications, interfaces, security controls, and network dependencies and recommend corrective or improvement actions.
• Support system testing, installation verification, operational validation, defect remediation, configuration control, documentation updates, and knowledge transfer.
• Identify technical, schedule, integration, security, and operational risks and recommend practical mitigation actions.
• Provide senior-level troubleshooting and technical guidance for complex Windows Server, application, device, and connectivity problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting geographically distributed Windows Server environments and coordinating work across multiple installation sites.
• Experience developing project schedules, installation plans, implementation procedures, test plans, risk registers, and transition documentation.
• Experience with enterprise virtualization, cloud-hosted Windows workloads, Active Directory, Group Policy, automation, monitoring, backup, and disaster-recovery technologies.
• Experience supporting DLA, Department of Defense, or other regulated Federal information systems. Why Join Nationwide IT Services

Nationwide IT Services is a trusted government contractor supporting Department of Defense customers. Join us to work on high-impact cybersecurity missions with experienced professionals in a collaborative, growth-focused environment. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; paid holidays; PTO (sick/vacation); commuter benefits; an employee assistance program (EAP); educational reimbursement; and Pet Insurance. Salary range $110,000 to $153,700 annually 
The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions.