Windows Enterprise Domian Administrator

Are you ready to take on a critical role in a dynamic environment where your expertise in Windows systems administration will directly impact the mission's success? As a (Mid-to-Senior) Windows System Administrator at SMS, you'll work within a DoD Enterprise environment, managing and securing Windows infrastructure to support vital operations. This position calls for a dedicated professional who thrives in high-stakes settings and has a passion for optimizing systems, troubleshooting complex issues, and upholding the highest standards in cybersecurity and compliance.
Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and proactive solutions, where you'll have the opportunity to lead impactful projects, drive operational efficiency, and support government and military initiatives through advanced technology.

As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 45 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

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Windows System Administration: Configure, manage, and monitor Windows Server environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. This includes user, group, and certificate management, Group Policy Management, and related services (DNS, DHCP, BitLocker, PKI, etc.).
• Patching and Vulnerability Remediation: Perform patch management and apply updates to Windows systems and software, ensuring compliance with STIG standards and using vulnerability remediation tools like ACAS.
• Storage and File System Management: Manage storage technologies, file system protocols, permissions, and backup methodologies to maintain data integrity, accessibility, and compliance.
• Automation and Scripting: Develop PowerShell scripts to automate routine tasks, enhance system efficiency, and support daily operations.
• Networking Basics: Provide support for network services, including DNS and DHCP, with a functional understanding of IP addressing, VLANs, ACLs, routing, and firewall configuration.
• Active Directory Management: Configure, deploy, and manage Active Directory and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) within enterprise setups.
• Virtualization: Use and support virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware vSphere/ESXi) to support server deployment, discovery, alerting, and troubleshooting.
• Monitoring and SIEM Management: Use SIEM tools to monitor security events, tailor alarms/rules, and generate summary reports.
• Documentation: Create and maintain system documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), network diagrams, knowledge-base entries, ticketing system interactions, and root cause analysis to ensure smooth operational processes.

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher is required to perform duties in this secure environment.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years Windows administration in an enterprise environment, including server, workstation, and networked systems support.
• Storage Expertise: Proven hands-on experience with SAN/NAS storage administration, performance monitoring, and backup/recovery solutions.
• Scripting Proficiency: Strong PowerShell skills for automation, configuration, and maintenance tasks.
• Directory and Network Services: Solid knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP in multi-domain environments.
• Security Compliance: Demonstrated ability to apply DoD STIGs, remediate vulnerabilities, and support RMF compliance efforts.
• Virtualization: Familiarity with VMware or Hyper-V platforms for virtual infrastructure management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Endpoint Management: Experience with SCCM/WSUS for enterprise patching, software deployment, and configuration management.
• Database Administration: Background in SQL Server setup, maintenance, and optimization.
• Cross-Platform Support: Exposure to mixed Windows/Linux environments in enterprise or research settings.
• Certifications: Industry certifications such as Security+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, or VMware VCP are highly desirable.

SMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 47 years. Our ability to hire and retain quality people in a rapidly evolving IT market is proven through our employee retention rate averaging over 3 years. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States.

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.