Principal Windows Systems Admin
Core
Design, deploy, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop environments and enterprise Windows infrastructure for mission-critical defense and space systems.
Role type
Principal Windows Systems Administrator
Builds
Secure, scalable Azure Virtual Desktop environments and hybrid Windows/Linux infrastructure
Domain
Defense and space systems, Cloud (Azure), Enterprise IT
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Azure Virtual Desktop administration, Group Policy management, Active Directory, security vulnerability assessment, patch management (WSUS), Linux VM administration, networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs), Azure infrastructure, STIG compliance, Terraform/ARM/Bicep, PowerShell scripting
Preferred skills
Active security clearance (Secret/Top Secret), Microsoft certifications (Azure Administrator, Solutions Architect, Windows Server Hybrid), Docker, Kubernetes, DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus), disaster recovery planning
Technologies
ARM, Active Directory, Azure, CI/CD, Cloud, DevSecOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, PowerShell, RHEL, Security, TCP/IP, Terraform, Ubuntu, Windows, Grafana, Support, Prometheus, VPN
Responsibilities
Design and manage Azure Virtual Desktop host pools and session hosts. Administer Group Policy Objects to enforce security controls. Perform security assessments and remediate compliance issues. Manage Windows update strategies and patch validation. Oversee Linux VM environments in hybrid infrastructure. Design and troubleshoot networking setups including firewalls and load balancers. Architect and maintain Azure infrastructure components. Lead STIG compliance efforts for Windows and Linux systems. Mentor junior system administrators. Partner with DevSecOps teams on infrastructure-as-code integration.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship