Windows System Administrator

Location: Indian Head

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.

We are seeking a skilled Windows System Administrator to join our team. You’ll leverage your extensive experience with servers and desktops, as well as experience managing Windows operating systems and automation. This role involves managing and maintaining our IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security.

What You'll Work On:

Enforce federal security postures by applying and maintaining STIGs across Windows Server, Active Directory, and DNS environments.

Remediate vulnerabilities identified by security scans.

Lead and execute complex, secure Active Directory migrations across different enclaves, domains, or agency networks, ensuring zero downtime for critical mission operations.

Design, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments, complex Active Directory ( AD ) structures, DNS, and secure Group Policy Objects ( GPOs ) .Leverage SCCM or MECM for secure patch management, sof tware distribution, and mandatory operating system deployments across classified and unclassified networks.

Develop and maintain advanced Power Shell scripts to automate configuration management, auditing, and continuous compliance monitoring.

Configure, optimize, and secure Internet Information Services ( IIS ) web servers hosting sensitive agency applications.

Act as the Tier 3 escalation lead, utilizing root-cause analysis to diagnose and resolve complex system, network, and identity issues within a multi-tenant government framework.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:6+ years of experience in Windows Server Administration2+ years of experience supporting a U.S. Government or federal environment

Experience executing Active Directory migrations, managing enterprise-level GPOs and DNS, and using Power Shell to automate infrastructure tasks and security auditing

Experience with SCCM for enterprise-wide patching, compliance tracking, and asset management

Knowledge of STIG compliance and security hardening protocols, including NIST SP 800-53 controls

Knowledge of IIS administration, SSL or TLS certificate management, and secure web hosting

Secret clearance HS diploma or GEDDoD 8570 or 8140 IAT Level II Certification such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, or CCNA Security Certification Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 or 8140 IAT Level III Certification such as SecurityX, CISSP, or CCNP Security Certification , within 6 months of start date

Nice If You Have:

Experience with Linux administration within a hybrid government environment

Experience troubleshooting relational or No

SQL databases, including SQL Server or MongoDBAbility to learn and apply technical research to solve problems

Ability to collaborate in a team setting

Possession of excellent problem-solving skills

Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including communicating clearly with teammates and leadership

Possession of excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, for high-pressure, mission-critical environments

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ;
Secret clearance is required.

Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.

Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select…