Systems Administrator – Mission-Critical DoD Systems- Ft. Meade, MD
Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support mission-critical systems in a Department of Defense environment.
This is a hands-on role focused on Windows Server administration, Active Directory, virtualization, system security, and infrastructure modernization. We are specifically seeking someone who has supported systems in a mission-critical operational environment, such as DoD/DISA, SCADA/ICS, Operational Technology (OT), critical infrastructure, or a similar high-availability environment.
What You’ll Do
- Administer, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot Windows servers, virtual machines, workstations, and endpoint systems.
- Manage Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and related Microsoft infrastructure.
- Perform system hardening, DISA STIG implementation, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
- Support systems operating in mission-critical, high-availability environments.
- Plan and execute Windows Server upgrades, migrations, and modernization efforts.
- Administer and troubleshoot VMware and/or Hyper-V environments.
- Use PowerShell and command-line tools for administration, troubleshooting, and automation.
- Monitor system availability, performance, capacity, and security.
- Support backup, disaster recovery, COOP, and system recovery activities.
- Troubleshoot Windows, hardware, software, virtualization, and network connectivity issues.
- Maintain technical documentation, configurations, and operational procedures.
What We’re Looking For
- CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
- Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance.
- 4+ years of hands-on Windows Server administration experience.
- Experience supporting systems in a mission-critical operational environment such as DoD/DISA, SCADA/ICS, OT, critical infrastructure, or a comparable environment.
- Strong Active Directory and Group Policy experience.
- Experience with Windows Server upgrades and migrations.
- Experience with VMware and/or Hyper-V.
- Experience with PowerShell.
- Experience with DISA STIGs, system hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
- Strong systems and network troubleshooting skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
Nice to Have
- SCADA, ICS, or Operational Technology (OT) experience.
- SCCM/MECM experience.
- Cisco networking, VLAN, TCP/IP, and subnetting experience.
- Experience supporting 24/7 or high-availability operational systems.
- Microsoft Windows Server certifications.
Systems Administrator – Mission-Critical DoD Systems- Ft. Meade, MD
Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support mission-critical systems in a Department of Defense environment.
This is a hands-on role focused on Windows Server administration, Active Directory, virtualization, system security, and infrastructure modernization. We are specifically seeking someone who has supported systems in a mission-critical operational environment, such as DoD/DISA, SCADA/ICS, Operational Technology (OT), critical infrastructure, or a similar high-availability environment.
What You’ll Do
- Administer, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot Windows servers, virtual machines, workstations, and endpoint systems.
- Manage Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and related Microsoft infrastructure.
- Perform system hardening, DISA STIG implementation, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
- Support systems operating in mission-critical, high-availability environments.
- Plan and execute Windows Server upgrades, migrations, and modernization efforts.
- Administer and troubleshoot VMware and/or Hyper-V environments.
- Use PowerShell and command-line tools for administration, troubleshooting, and automation.
- Monitor system availability, performance, capacity, and security.
- Support backup, disaster recovery, COOP, and system recovery activities.
- Troubleshoot Windows, hardware, software, virtualization, and network connectivity issues.
- Maintain technical documentation, configurations, and operational procedures.
What We’re Looking For
- CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
- Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance.
- 4+ years of hands-on Windows Server administration experience.
- Experience supporting systems in a mission-critical operational environment such as DoD/DISA, SCADA/ICS, OT, critical infrastructure, or a comparable environment.
- Strong Active Directory and Group Policy experience.
- Experience with Windows Server upgrades and migrations.
- Experience with VMware and/or Hyper-V.
- Experience with PowerShell.
- Experience with DISA STIGs, system hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
- Strong systems and network troubleshooting skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
Nice to Have
- SCADA, ICS, or Operational Technology (OT) experience.
- SCCM/MECM experience.
- Cisco networking, VLAN, TCP/IP, and subnetting experience.
- Experience supporting 24/7 or high-availability operational systems.
- Microsoft Windows Server certifications.
