Booz Allen

WindowsSystemAdministrator

$62–62k Indian Head, Maryland, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“Windows System Administrator at Booz Allen. Skills: Windows System Administration, Active Directory, Security Hardening, Automation. Enforce federal security postures. Apply STIGs”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Troubleshooting; Diagnostic

Eligibility Requirements

Secret clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

6+ years Windows Server Administration, 2+ years US Government/Federal environment, Active Directory migrations experience, Enterprise-level GPOs experience, DNS experience, SCCM experience, PowerShell automation experience, STIG compliance knowledge, NIST SP 800-53 controls knowledge, IIS administration knowledge, SSL/TLS certificate management knowledge, Secure web hosting knowledge, Secret clearance, HS diploma or GED, IATIII Certifications

Nice to Have

Linux administration experience, Troubleshoot relational databases, Troubleshoot NoSQL databases, Learn technical research, Apply technical research, Collaborate in team setting, Excellent problem-solving skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Excellent written communication skills, Communicate clearly with teammates, Communicate clearly with leadership, Excellent troubleshooting skills, Excellent diagnostic skills

What You'll Do.

Enforce federal security postures

Remediate security vulnerabilities

Lead Active Directory migrations

Execute Active Directory migrations

Design Windows Server environments

Configure Windows Server environments

Maintain Windows Server environments

Design Active Directory structures

Configure Active Directory structures

Maintain Active Directory structures

Deploy operating systems

Develop PowerShell scripts

Maintain PowerShell scripts

Automate configuration management

Automate compliance monitoring

Configure IIS web servers

Optimize IIS web servers

Secure IIS web servers

Diagnose system issues

Resolve system issues

Diagnose network issues

Resolve network issues

Diagnose identity issues

Resolve identity issues

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Team setting; Teammates and leadership

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

Full Job Description

Windows System Administrator **The Opportunity:** Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution. We are seeking a skilled Windows System Administrator to join our team. You’ll leverage your extensive experience with servers and desktops, as well as experience managing Windows operating systems and automation. This role involves managing and maintaining our IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security. **What You 'll Work On:** * Security and Hardening: Enforce federal security postures by applying and maintaining STIGs across Windows Server, Active Directory, and DNS environments. Remediate vulnerabilities identified by security scans. * Active Directory Migrations: Lead and execute complex, secure Active Directory migrations across different enclaves, domains, or agency networks, ensuring zero downtime for critical mission operations. * Infrastructure and Identity Management: Design, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments, complex Active Directory (AD) structures, DNS, and secure Group Policy Objects (GPOs). * Enterprise Deployment: Leverage SCCM or MECM for secure patch management, software distribution, and mandatory operating system deployments across classified and unclassified networks. * Automation and Compliance Scripting: Develop and maintain advanced PowerShell scripts to automate configuration management, auditing, and continuous compliance monitoring. * Web Server Administration: Configure, optimize, and secure Internet Information Services (IIS) web servers hosting sensitive agency applications. * Advanced Troubleshooting: Act as the Tier 3 escalation lead, utilizing root-cause analysis to diagnose and resolve

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