Windows Systems Administrator II

Windows Systems Administrator II

Job Posting

Title:

Windows Systems Administrator II

Hiring Department:
Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Purpose

Provide Windows systems administration support for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

• Under general direction, perform compliance monitoring and remediation for Windows, Mac, and server environments in accordance with NIST framework.
• Under general direction, perform Windows Desktop and Server computer systems installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, training junior staff and end-user support for software’s, servers, workstations, laptops, and virtual machines.
• Manage Windows Server backup services and CIFS/SMB storage solutions installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and escalation.
• Perform and maintain Windows backup and storage systems audits for compliance with established information assurance policies, retention policies, and configuration guidelines.
• Document and maintain processes, procedures and configurations for Windows, storage and backup solution configuration and change management.
• Maintain computer hardware/software inventories and documentation.
• Other related functions as assigned.

• HS/GED
• Two years of experience in IT support and compliance operations, including in Windows system administration, with progressively complex responsibilities.
• Experience with commonly used concepts, practices, procedures and tools used in maintaining a Windows enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience with security tools such as vulnerability scanners (e.g., Nessus), patch management platforms, endpoint protection, and SIEM solutions such as Splunk.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO 27001
• Strong understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and other core Windows Server technologies.
• Experience with file server management, network storage (e.g., NAS, SAN), and backup systems.
• Hands‑on experience with Windows Server Administration (Windows Server 2016/2019/2022), including installation, configuration, patch management, and troubleshooting.
• Strong experience in desktop support, including troubleshooting Windows‑based operating systems, application issues, and network connectivity problems.
• Proven experience in Power Shell scripting or other scripting languages (e.g., Python, VBScript) to automate and streamline system administration tasks.
• Experience with basic networking concepts.
• Candidate will need to obtain a DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT Level II Certification, such as CompTIA CySA+ or Security+, within 6 months of hire date.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field.
• Three or more years’ experience in Windows system administration.
• Three years of experience with managing compliance in Windows, Linux and Mac environment.
• Experience in maintaining compliance with industry standards, particularly NIST 800-171 or ISO 27001 controls, ensuring systems adhere to security and privacy requirements. Additional frameworks include: COBIT, FedRAMP, HIPAA.
• Experience with Linux administration:
  Red Hat, Ubuntu or other Unix based distros.
• Experience with automation tools:
  Salt, Ansible, Puppet or similar tools.
• Experience with the Service Now ticketing system, including expertise in hardware and software asset management.
• Experience with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures used in maintaining backup and storage infrastructure.
• Experience with VMWare, Proxmox, Hyper‑V/VMM, or other enterprise hypervisor technologies.
• Current DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT II or greater certification for CySA+, Security+, GICSP, GSEC, or similar approved IA certifications.
• Experience with system configuration management tools such as SCCM/MECM, GPOs, WDS/MST, Intune or Jamf.
• Experience with orchestration software such as Kubernetes, Docker or Podman.
• Experi…