Windows Enterprise Domain Administrator

Windows Enterprise Domain Administrator

Job Location s: US-NM-Albuquerque

Job :  | # of Openings: 1

Clearance Requirement:
Secret

Education Requirement:
High School Diploma/GED

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+ required

Experience Level: Mid-level

8570 Compliant: IAT 2

As a Mid-to-Senior Windows System Administrator at SMS, you'll work 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 for optimizing systems, troubleshooting complex issues, and upholding the highest standards in cybersecurity and compliance.

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

• Windows System Administration: Configure, manage, and monitor Windows Server environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. This includes user, group, and certificate management, Group Policy Management, and related services (DNS, DHCP, Bit Locker, 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 to maintain data integrity, accessibility, and compliance.
• Automation and Scripting: Develop Power Shell 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, and firewall configuration.
• Active Directory Management: Configure, deploy, and manage Active Directory and Group Policy Objects 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 to monitor security events, tailor alarms/rules, and generate summary reports.
• Documentation: Create and maintain system documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), network diagrams, knowledgebase entries, ticketing system interactions, and root cause analysis to ensure smooth operational processes.

• 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:
  
  Proficiency in Windows Server management, Power Shell 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:
  Power Shell proficiency for automation and task efficiency.
• Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven experience diagnosing and resolving software and hardware issues within a secure and controlled environment.

• Advanced
  
  Certifications:
  
  Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) for expertise in Windows environments; ITIL certification for best practices in IT Service Management; VMware Certified Professional (VCP) for advanced virtualization skills.
• Enterprise
  
  Experience:
  
  Demonstrated experience 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, or CIS Controls to strengthen overall system and data security.
• Virtualization Proficiency:
  Advanced experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi for managing and optimizing virtualized environments, particularly with clustering, failover, and load balancing.
• Advanced Network Troubleshooting and Security Tools:
  Proficiency with network monitoring and security tools, such as Wireshark for packet analysis, Solar Winds 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,…