Windows System Administrator

Job Title: Windows System Administrator

Location: Arnold AFB

Function/Branch
:
Engineering/Infrastructure

Directorate: Engineering Tech & Support

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade
: L07 (PA0717)

Salary Range
: $74,000 - $102,000 / year

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Windows System Administrator, supporting TOS II, at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. As a Windows System Administrator, you will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for design, support and maintenance of Windows Systems and Peripherals for the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to internal and external candidates. The selected candidate for this requisition may be required to occasionally work outside normal business hours.

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee. AEDC operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in six states.

Many of the complex's test units have capabilities unmatched elsewhere in the United States; some are unique in the world. AEDC is one of three installations which are part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), one of six subordinate commands of the Air Force Materiel Command organization, and an important national resource.

AEDC’s mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, and ground and flight test. Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers.

BNH currently has an exciting career opportunity available for Windows System Administrator to join our team at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee.

• Windows Systems Administration:
  Deploy, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows workstations and servers, including the administration of Active Directory (AD), user accounts, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, and Microsoft 365 environments.
• VMware Maintenance:
  Support the VMware environment by assisting with routine maintenance, troubleshooting, updates, patching, and storage/networking configurations to ensure high availability and system stability.
• VDI Administration:
  Support the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment by assisting with routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and user pool management to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
• Client Image Management:
  Develop, maintain, and deploy Windows client images across the entire Base for standardized workstation provisioning.
• STIG & Security Hardening:
  Configure, monitor, and harden systems – utilizing access controls, firewalls, and antivirus measures – in strict compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and DoD security policies.
• Vulnerability & Compliance Management:
  Implement vulnerability patches and ensure Government IT networks are documented, evaluated, and compliant in coordination with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM).
• Documentation & SOPs:
  Author and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical guides, and system configuration records to support team knowledge-sharing and compliance.
• Backups & Disaster Recovery:
  Perform regular system backups, execute disaster recovery planning, and maintain comprehensive system configuration documentation.
• Automation & Scripting:
  Develop and maintain Power Shell scripts to automate routine system administration tasks.
• User & Team Support:
  Provide high-quality technical support to AEDC customers, contractors, and end-users; collaborate with the IT team to design and implement system enhancements.
• Security Clearance:
  Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and secure access to the AEDC local area network (LAN).
• DoD 8140 Certification:
  Must currently possess or commit to obtaining requisite certifications…