Senior Microsoft Systems Administrator

location:
Montgomery AL

Duration: 12 Months

US Citizens Only

Required:

4+ years of hands‑on experience administering Windows servers and workstations in enterprise environments.

Demonstrated experience implementing NIST SP 800-53 security controls on Microsoft platforms.

Proficiency with Microsoft administration tools:
Active Directory, Group Policy, Power Shell, SCCM/MECM, Intune, Defender suite.

Understanding of key 800-53 control families as applied to endpoints/servers (AC, AU, CM, IA, SC, SI, etc.).

Experience with hardening techniques, baseline configuration management, and least-privilege principles.

Familiarity with compliance tools (Nessus/Tenable or similar).

Strong scripting skills (Power Shell preferred) for automation and compliance checks.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Skills &

Certifications:

Relevant certifications:

• Microsoft:
  Microsoft Certified:
  Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Endpoint Administrator, or equivalent.
• Security/Compliance:
  CompTIA Security+, CISM, or CAP.

Hands‑on work with Azure AD/Entra , Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compliance policies, or Azure Policy for NIST mappings.

Knowledge of related standards (NIST 800-171, CMMC, FISMA