Lead Windows Systems Administrator; SME - Dept

Que Technology Group, Inc., is seeking an accomplished Lead Windows Systems Administrator to oversee the design, operations, and maintenance of a mission-critical Windows infrastructure that supports analysts and scientists. This senior leadership role will shape the stability, security, and scalability of our Windows environment—spanning desktops, servers, and integrated applications—while guiding a high-performing team of system administrators. If you are a hands‑on technical leader with a deep Windows expertise and a passion for solving complex challenges, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

• Leading and managing the Windows Systems Administration team, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations and prioritization of tasks.
• Designing, operating, and maintaining Windows infrastructure, including servers, virtual desktops, and enterprise applications.
• Configuring and managing domains, Active Directory, Group Policies, and access controls.
• Driving automation efforts through scripting to deliver consistent provisioning, configuration management, and compliance.
• Overseeing patch management, testing, and deployment to maintain a secure, stable environment with minimal disruption.
• Managing incident resolution: analyzing issues, identifying root causes, implementing fixes, and documenting closures.
• Tracking and managing incident queues, ensuring timely responses and identifying recurring trends requiring deeper engineering solutions.
• Integrating and supporting COTS and GOTS applications on the Windows platform to meet evolving user needs.
• Collaborating with network engineers, security teams, and application owners to deliver robust and accredited environments.

• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven ability to lead and manage a team of 5+ administrators for 10+ years.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Advanced knowledge of Windows Workstation and Server administration.
  • Expert experience with Citrix Store Front, Active Directory, and Group Policy management.
  • Hands‑on experience with server roles (file, web, application, and domain controllers).
  • Skilled in virtualized environments (VMWare, Nutanix, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and collaboration with network teams.
  • Proficiency in deploying, monitoring, patching, and supporting enterprise applications.
  • Experience with data storage and management solutions.
• Security & Compliance:
  History of working closely with security teams to accredit systems for operational readiness.
• M.S. degree with 9+ years of professional experience, OR
• B.S. degree with 12+ years of professional experience, OR
• Relevant certification with 9+ years of professional experience, OR
• No degree with 15+ years of professional experience.

• Linux OS knowledge.
• Experience with Tanium.

• Active TS/SCI with a polygraph.

• Competitive salary
• Company Medical/Dental/Vision plans – Company paid
• Short‑term Disability, Long‑term disability and Life Insurance – Company paid
• Business/ First Class travel upgrade for 7 hour or longer flights & company card will be provided for expenses
• Vacation / Personal days granted at 25 days per year
• Paid Federal Holidays – 11 days
• $5,000 Annual Professional Development Fund plus 40 paid hours if in class
• 401K with 6% company match; all contributions are immediately vested by Employee
• Employee will be paid a bonus of $10,000 per employee hired based on their referral
• Up to 3 paid Code Red days due to customer closure

Que Technology Group, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.