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Senior Windows Systems Administrator

Bethesda, MDIT SupportOnsite5+ YOE
Summary

Senior Windows Systems Administrator managing day-to-day operations, security, and optimization of Microsoft infrastructure including Active Directory, MECM/SCCM, and hybrid cloud environments across AWS and GCP.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Windows Server Lifecycle Management: Deploy, configure, patch, and maintain Windows Server (2019/2022) operating systems across physical, virtual, and cloud architectures. Monitor system performance, resource utilization, and event logs to proactively identify and resolve infrastructure issues.
  • Active Directory & Identity Management: Execute advanced Active Directory administration, including forest/domain management, Group Policy Object (GPO) engineering, replication topology troubleshooting, and critical security audits. Serve as a primary escalation point for complex AD duties.
  • Hybrid Cloud Identity Integration: Manage, configure, and troubleshoot identity synchronization between on-premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Federation & Single Sign-On (SSO): Architect, maintain, and secure Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) to deliver seamless authentication across legacy internal services and modern SaaS endpoints.
  • Enterprise Configuration & Systems Management: Engineer, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) infrastructure. Own enterprise-wide software distribution, Operating System Deployment (OSD) task sequences, configuration items, and automated infrastructure patch management workflows.
  • Web & Application Server Administration: Oversee the configuration, performance tuning, and security hardening of Internet Information Services (IIS) hosting critical web applications. Manage SSL/TLS certificate lifecycles.
  • Virtualization Infrastructure: Administer on-premises Hyper-V clustered environments, maximizing compute efficiency, managing virtual networking, and ensuring reliable storage allocations.
  • Database Infrastructure Support: Provide essential secondary infrastructure support for Microsoft SQL Server, including environment provisioning, health monitoring, and ensuring robust redundancy and scalability.
  • Multi-Cloud Administration: Bridge the gap between local enterprise services and cloud infrastructure by managing, provisioning, and maintaining target environments within AWS and GCP.
  • Backup, Recovery & Security: Design and execute business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Comply with Zero-Trust access methodologies, robust vulnerability patch management, and maintain rigorous baseline technical compliance.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of dedicated experience in Windows Systems Administration, with at least 2-3 years in a senior or lead capacity.
  • Proven history resolving complex AD anomalies (replication topology issues, schema extensions, deep-dive troubleshooting, and multiplatform integration).
  • Direct operational experience maintaining infrastructure footprints inside both AWS and GCP, including secure cross-platform networking back to on-premises resources.
  • Strong proficiency utilizing PowerShell to replace manual administrative workflows, manage bulk configurations, and extract system metrics.
  • Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving under pressure, and cross-team communication skills.

Technical Environment

  • Operating Systems: Windows Server 2019 / 2022
  • Core Identity & Auth: Active Directory (AD DS), Microsoft Entra ID, ADFS, Kerberos, NTLM, SAML
  • Systems Management & Distribution: Microsoft Configuration Manager (MECM / SCCM), WSUS, Group Policy (GPO)
  • Microsoft Ecosystem: IIS, SQL Server (2019/2022), Hyper-V Failover Clusters, System Center Virtual Machine Manager
  • Cloud Platforms: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure
  • Automation: Advanced PowerShell scripting for infrastructure automation, bulk object provisioning, and data harvesting

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement
Skills
Windows ServerActive DirectoryMicrosoft Entra IDADFSPowerShellMicrosoft Configuration ManagerIISHyper-VAWSGCP