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Windows System Administrator (Senior-Level)

Adelphi, MD, us💼 Full-time💰 $120,000–$120,000🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-25

Core

Senior Windows System Administrator supporting mission-critical, classified information systems and enterprise infrastructure for the Army Research Laboratory.

Role type

Senior hands-on IC Windows System Administrator

Builds

Secure, resilient Windows-based infrastructure supporting national defense research and classified operations

Domain

Defense / Government / Windows Server Administration

Deliverable

production ML models | infrastructure

Required skills

Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, MECM/SCCM, PowerShell scripting, STIG compliance, security hardening, patch management, backup and recovery, incident response, vulnerability remediation

Preferred skills

Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, VMware, Hyper-V, hybrid cloud support, Zero Trust Architecture, classified environment support, technical project leadership

Technologies

Windows Server, Active Directory, MECM/SCCM, PowerShell, Azure, VMware, Hyper-V

Responsibilities

Administer and optimize Windows Server OS in classified environments; Manage enterprise authentication and endpoint management; Automate tasks via PowerShell; Implement security hardening and STIGs; Monitor performance and troubleshoot complex issues; Plan and test backup/recovery procedures; Conduct security audits and compliance assessments; Support incident response and risk mitigation; Maintain technical documentation and architecture diagrams; Provide Tier III escalation support

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership

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