Overview

As a (Mid-to-Senior)Windows System Administrator at SMS,youllwork within a DoD Enterprise environment, managing and securing Windows infrastructure to support vital operations. This position calls for a dedicated professional who thrives in high-stakes settings and has a passion foroptimizingsystems, troubleshooting complex issues, and upholding the highest standards in cybersecurity and compliance.

Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and proactive solutions, whereyoull have the opportunity to lead critical projects, drive operational efficiency, and support government and military initiatives through advanced technology.

Responsibilities

• Windows System Administration:Configure, manage, andmonitorWindows Server environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. This includes user, group, and certificate management, Group Policy Management, and related services (DNS, DHCP, BitLocker, PKI, etc.).

• Patching and Vulnerability Remediation:Perform patch management and apply updates to Windows systems and software, ensuring compliance with STIG standards and using vulnerability remediation tools like ACAS.

• Storage and File System Management:Manage storage technologies, file system protocols, permissions, and backup methodologies tomaintaindata integrity, accessibility, and compliance.

• Automation and Scripting:Develop PowerShell scripts to automate routine tasks, enhance system efficiency, and support daily operations.

• Networking Basics:Provide support for network services, including DNS and DHCP, with a functional understanding of IP addressing, VLANs, ACLs, routing, andfirewallconfiguration.

• Active Directory Management:Configure, deploy, and manage Active Directory and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) within enterprise setups.

• Virtualization:Use and support virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware vSphere/ESXi) to support server deployment, discovery, alerting, and troubleshooting.

• Monitoring and SIEM Management:Use SIEM tools tomonitorsecurity events, tailor alarms/rules, and generate summary reports.

• Documentation:Create andmaintainsystem documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), network diagrams, knowledgebase entries, ticketing system interactions, and root cause analysis to ensure smooth operational processes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance and Certification:Prior to employment, you must have or be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. Must have or be able to obtain a CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT-2 certification).

• Experience:Minimum of 5 years in Windows System Administration within an Enterprise environment, including Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP, PKI, and permissions management.

• Technical Skills:Proficiencyin Windows Server management, PowerShell scripting, Active Directory, storage technologies, patching practices, DNS, DHCP, and fundamental networking concepts.

• Virtualization Exposure:Familiarity with VMware or similar virtualization tools.

• Scripting and Automation:PowerShellproficiencyfor automation and task efficiency.

• Problem-Solving Skills:Proven experience diagnosing and resolving software and hardware issues within a secure and controlled environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Certifications:Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) forexpertisein Windows environments; ITIL certification for best practices in IT Service Management; VMware Certified Professional (VCP) for advanced virtualization skills.

• Enterprise Experience:Demonstratedexperience working in Military, Government, or Research environments, especially with classified systems and managing compliance within DoD standards.

• Additional Security and Compliance Knowledge:Familiarity with advanced cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST 800-53, RMF (Risk Management Framework), or CIS Controls to strengthen overall system and data security.

• Virtualization Proficiency:Advanced experience with VMware vSphere/ESXifor managing andoptimizingvirtualized environments, particularly with clustering, failover, and load balancing.

• Advanced Network Troubleshooting and Security Tools:Proficiencywith network monitoring and security tools, such as Wireshark for packet analysis, SolarWinds for monitoring, and Splunk or other SIEM tools for event management.

• Endpoint Management and Automation:Advanced skills in using MECM/SCCM or Intune for automated deployments and policy management, as well as experience with Ansible, Chef, or Puppet for broader automation and configuration management.

• Backup and Disaster Recovery (DR) Strategy:Hands-on experience designing and implementing DR solutions for Windows environments, including knowledge of backup solutions like Veeam, Veritas, orCommVault.

• Cross-Platform System Administration:Familiarity with Linux systems (e.g., Red Hat) and hybrid Windows/Linux environments.

• Cloud Integration:Exposure tocloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud) with hybrid infrastructure management, especially for data storage, backup, and security controls.

• Advanced Scripting and Automation Skills:Proficiencyin Python or PowerShell scripting for advanced automation tasks andthe abilityto develop reusable scripts that improve operational efficiency.