Senior Windows Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

Title: • Senior Windows Systems Administrator Location

• The Pentagon (Arlington, Virginia) (ON-SITE) Clearance Required:
• Top Secret/SCI Certification Required:
• Security+ or IAT II Equivalent Top Skills Required:
• Tier III incident management experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server
• VMware Experience with VDI solutions, ESXi, vSphere, vCenter
• MECM/SCCM Job Description:

We are seeking a Windows Systems Administrator – Team Lead to provide systems engineering and administration support for mission-critical, contract-owned systems operating in a classified DoD environment. This role delivers Tier 2 and Tier 3 support, oversees lifecycle maintenance of Windows-based infrastructure, and leads a team of system administrators in daily operations and engineering activities. This is a hands-on technical leadership role supporting secure, enterprise-level Windows server and network environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate technical activities of assigned system administrators, providing leadership on enterprise Windows infrastructure operations.
• Provide Tier 3 support for in-house developed systems and site-unique enhancements.
• Maintain Windows server operating systems at Government-required versions.
• Maintain COTS, GOTS, and Open-Source software at required versions.
• Install, configure, test, administer, and troubleshoot server and client software upgrades.
• Develop engineering assessments of system configurations and recommend improvements.
• Support network monitoring activities and firewall configuration as required.
• Administer Active Directory architecture, DNS, DHCP, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments.
• Manage VMware environments including vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
• Support SAN storage, enterprise backup and recovery solutions, and automation through PowerShell scripting.
• Participate in change and configuration control processes to ensure compliance within classified DoD environments • This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
• Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required o Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

 Medical, dental & vision
 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
 Short and long-term disability
 Health Spending Account (HSA)
 Transportation benefits
 Employee Assistance Program
 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)