Role overview
The Senior Windows Administrator supports the ALTESS Windows team across Windows Server 2019 and 2022 environments. This position maintains, deploys, troubleshoots, and improves systems serving multiple customers, combining hands-on Windows administration with DoD cybersecurity compliance and support for mission-critical Army IT services in enterprise data centers and cloud environments.
Systems Administration and Improvement
- Manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support Windows Server 2019/2022 systems across a mixed customer environment.
- Plan and implement new hardware and software, manage integrations, and recommend improvements at the enterprise level.
- Create and maintain technical instructions, operating procedures, and team policies.
- Monitor and tune performance, harden servers, and report on system security and operational status.
- Produce utilization reports that identify problems and recommend corrective action.
- Support the lifecycle of multi-vendor data-center equipment, including firmware version control and preventive maintenance.
- Recommend, demonstrate, and implement technologies that expand, upgrade, and improve the efficiency of the environment.
Required Experience and Credentials
- CompTIA Security+ and an active DoD Secret security clearance.
- A Computing Environment certification, such as MCSE, Server+, CCNA, RedHat, or Palo. This requirement may be waived for 30 days after the project start date.
- Experience in Computer Science or IT, including at least five years as a Windows Systems Administrator or Engineer and at least three years automating tasks with PowerShell.
- At least five years installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex applications and websites, including IIS and Apache.
- At least five years in complex networking environments, with senior-level knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, and SNMP.
- At least five years managing enterprise Active Directory structures and at least five years creating and maintaining complex Microsoft Group Policy implementations.
- At least five years creating, maintaining, and following Standard Operating Procedures for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and common problem resolution.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with the Windows team.
Preferred Background
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. Equivalent years of hands-on Windows systems administration experience are considered in place of a degree.
- Seven or more years supporting cybersecurity patch management and STIGs, SRG, RMF, SCA-V, and Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments (CORA).
Location, Travel, and Pay
This full-time position offers a remote option in the United States. Candidates local to Roanoke and Radford, Virginia are encouraged to apply; an on-site or hybrid arrangement is also available for those who prefer it. Occasional travel to government facilities or data centers may be required by mission needs.
The annual pay band is USD $87,320–$135,160. The approximate hourly equivalent is $41.98–$64.98, calculated using 2,080 hours per year.
Hiring and promotion decisions are based on merit. Employment discrimination based on age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status is prohibited. The employer is a VEVRAA federal contractor.