Lead Windows Systems Administrator

Responsibilities

Lead Windows Systems Administrator role with senior leadership responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of 5+ system administrators, prioritizing day‑to‑day operations and task scheduling.
• Design, operate, and maintain Windows infrastructure, including servers, virtual desktops, and enterprise applications.
• Configure and manage domains, Active Directory, Group Policies, and access controls.
• Drive automation through scripting for consistent provisioning, configuration management, and compliance.
• Oversee patch management, testing, and deployment to maintain a secure, stable environment.
• Analyze incident issues, identify root causes, implement fixes, and document closures.
• Track and manage incident queues, ensuring timely responses and identifying recurring trends requiring deeper engineering solutions.
• Integrate and support COTS and GOTS applications on the Windows platform to meet evolving user needs.
• Collaborate with network engineers, security teams, and application owners to deliver robust environments.

Leadership

Experience:

Proven ability to lead a team of 5+ administrators for 10+ years.

Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Windows workstation and server administration.

Expertise with Citrix, AD, GPO: Hands‑on experience with Citrix Store Front, Active Directory, and Group Policy management.

Server Roles: Skilled in file, web, application, and domain controller roles.

Virtualization: Virtualized environments (VMWare, Nutanix, etc.).

Networking: Strong understanding of fundamentals and collaboration with network teams.

Enterprise Applications: Deploying, monitoring, patching, and supporting enterprise applications.

Data Storage: Experience with storage solutions.

Security & Compliance: History of working closely with security teams to accredit systems for operational readiness.

Additional Skills (Preferred): Linux OS knowledge, Tanium experience.

• M.S. degree with 9+ years of experience, OR B.S. degree with 12+ years of experience, OR Relevant certification with 9+ years of experience, OR No degree with 15+ years of experience.

Likely salary range: $200,367 - $271,085. Compensation will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possible contractual requirements.

Work Location: USA VA Chantilly

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Travel Required: None

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision plans, 401(k), paid time off, and various insurance options. Full flex work weeks and paid leave are available to support work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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