Remote Windows Server Systems Administrator

Job#: 3050153

Job Description:

Remote Windows Server Systems Administrator

Location: 100% Remote

Role Overview

An opening is available for a Windows Server Systems Administrator to support a large-scale IT Services program. This program provides a range of IT services, including help desk, deskside support, Windows engineering and maintenance, managed print services, and IT Service Management. The selected individual will be a member of the engineering team, contributing to a DevOps culture and fostering cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment. The position is fully remote, with the primary work location based in Washington, DC.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and troubleshoot Windows Server operating systems in support of Active Directory, DNS, and Certificate Authorities.
• Demonstrate and apply a comprehensive understanding of Active Directory systems for management and maintenance.
• Utilize knowledge of DNS, Certificate Authority, Certificate Management, and Authentication Services such as ADFS, SAML, SSO, and OKTA.
• Apply STIG and VPR adjustments as required.
• Manage the certificate environment to ensure timely issuance and installation.
• Develop scripts to monitor the health of Active Directory, DNS, and Certificate Authorities.
• Design, develop, and support scalable, redundant infrastructure, including physical, virtualized, and cloud environments.
• Install, configure, and manage a Windows-based certificate authority server.
• Install, configure, and maintain group management policies, including role-based management.
• Set up administrator and service accounts, maintain system documentation, and tune system performance.
• Apply security controls and hardening changes based on best practices.
• Validate and implement critical system patches and allocate directory storage space.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and system owners to influence design and architect solutions.
• Manage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Produce clear documentation for delivered solutions.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience and/or relevant certifications will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years in systems engineering or administration (6+ years with a Master's degree).
• 5 years of experience with Directory services (Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID/Azure AD), Certificate Administration, and DNS.
• 4 years of experience providing Tier II & III support for Windows OS.
• 3 years of experience with ADFS, OKTA, or other Authentication services.
• Experience managing certificates and certificate authorities such as Microsoft, Digicert, Entrust/Sectigo, and SSL.com.
• Experience orchestrating workflows to execute at predefined times.
• Proficiency in DevOps tools and scripting languages, including PowerShell.
• Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.
• Ability to work well without constant supervision.
• Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience establishing large computer clusters.
• Experience in continuous configuration automation (CCA) methods.
• Experience in cloud-based technologies like Entra and AWS, including integrating Windows services in a cloud architecture.
• Networking (TCP/UDP, ICMP, DNS), infrastructure services, and security experience.
• ComTIA Security+ certification.
• Microsoft Certified Professional certification.
• 3 years of experience with patching servers, backups, and permission management.
• 4 years of experience in an operations role.
• Government contracting experience.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Public Trust clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

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