We are currently seeking a Windows Systems Administrator in Hanover, MD. The applicant will be part of an Infrastructure Team supporting enabling the delivery of a dynamic course curriculum. The Windows Systems Administrator will be involved in the design, ongoing maturation and sustainment of an environment utilizing Windows Servers and Desktops. The Windows Systems Administrator will be involved in the testing, preparation and deployment of Active Directory GPO's and RBAC as well as automated server and workstation imaging and patching utilizing Windows MCM

If you are a Windows Systems Administrator, or a Systems Administrator with extensive Windows experience; a team player, and a self-starter, then this is the position for you.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday during normal business hours though some after-hours, weekend work may be required.

Essential Responsibilities: (describe the day-to-day)

• Create, deploy and maintain Windows server and desktop and operating systems including Active Directory Domain Controllers.
• Create, deploy and maintain the MCM suite of applications
• Create, maintain and deploy workstation and thin client images through PXE boot, MCM and/or other image management platforms.
• Create, modify, disable and troubleshoot Active Directory user accounts, groups, objects and GPO's.
• Create, deploy and maintain strategies for software rollouts and/or updates to Windows operating systems.
• Maintain Windows operating systems for SSP and STIG compliance.
• Provide supporting documentation and artifacts to ISSO and management to satisfy security requirements.
• Maintain system documentation, develop infrastructure support procedures, and provide security support.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• General Office environment. The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures. The nature of the work requires a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with other members of the staff as well as individuals across the Company and Customers.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Experience deploying and managing Windows desktop and server operating systems in bare metal and virtual environments.
• Experience creating, maintaining and deploying workstation and desktop images through PXE boot, MCM or other image management platforms.
• Experience managing and configuring Active Directory user accounts, groups, objects and GPO's.
• Experience creating, modifying, disabling and troubleshooting Active Directory user accounts, groups, objects and GPO's.
• Basic knowledge of packet flow analysis, TCP/IP, and basic network services
• Experience with TCP/IP networking, networking architecture, computer and operating systems.
• Experience with network security principles, threats, and vulnerabilities.

Security Clearance Required:

Top Secret SCI w/FS Polygraph

Minimum Education:

Associates Degree or higher in a Computer Science oriented field and/or

Minimum Years of Experience:

Two (2) years of networking-related experience.

Required Certifications:

CompTIA Security + CE required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining MS SQL
• In depth knowledge of Microsoft Certificate Authorities and managing templates
• Proficient in PowerShell to accomplish complex taskings
• Experience in troubleshooting interoperability in a hybrid Windows/Linux environment
• Experience deploying hardened Windows Servers for production use
• Experience with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Experience with monitoring solutions (Nagios, Whats Up Gold, etc.)
• Experience with VMWare to include building and configuring Windows and/or Linux virtual machines.
• Experience with hardening systems and reading/implementing STIG guidance.
• Working knowledge of information technology security principles, common threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Ability to work independently while being conscious of how your work interacts with that of others.
• Possess drive, enthusiasm, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flex and overtime hours with some weekend hours expected.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and completely; analytical problem-solving skills; adept at root-cause analysis and mitigation.
• Effective communication, writing, documentation, and requirements gatherings skills are needed to be effective in this role for working with other members of the Team and with the Customer to meet the requirements of the program.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is

responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

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Compensation Details:
$165,000 - $175,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:
05/07/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.