Junior Windows Application Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Oversee enterprise applications, a public-facing website, and database alerts during the overnight shift.

• Address incidents swiftly, inform stakeholders, and restore services within established timelines.

• Diagnose, patch, and maintain Windows-hosted applications during scheduled maintenance periods.

• Implement security patches and STIG configurations while assisting in the remediation of vulnerability scan results.

• Offer first-level support for Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases, escalating issues as necessary.

• Monitor incidents and outages in ServiceNow and assist in the creation of after-action reports.

• Record overnight processes and transfer open issues to the day team.

• Deliver overnight support for enterprise applications within a federal government IT program.

⛳️ Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• A minimum T3 security clearance is required.

• An associate's or bachelor's degree in IT or a related discipline, or a current Microsoft certification is necessary.

• At least 2 years of experience in Windows Server and application administration or IT operations support.

• Familiarity with incident response, patching, and troubleshooting in a production setting is essential.

• Solid understanding of Microsoft SQL Server and basic SQL.

• Ability to adhere to a fixed overnight schedule (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM ET) is required.

• CompTIA Security+ CE (or an equivalent DoD 8140 baseline certification) is required upon hire.

• Microsoft Windows Server certification is necessary; it must be obtained within 6 months of hiring if not already held.

• Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a DoD Tier 3 or Tier 5 background investigation and a Common Access Card (CAC).

• Completion of mandatory DoD security awareness training within 30 days of employment is required.

• Preferred: Experience in a DoD or federal IT environment (STIG, IAVM, ACAS).

• Preferred: Familiarity with Oracle Database, Apache/Tomcat, Splunk, or MOVEit.

• Preferred: Experience with ServiceNow or another ITIL-based ticketing system.

• Preferred: Experience with cloud platforms (OCI, Azure, or AWS).

🏝️ Benefits

• Government-furnished equipment.

• Fully remote work from a U.S. location.

• Potential transition to a hybrid schedule for employees based in Tampa.

• Hands-on experience in a DoD cloud and cybersecurity environment.

• Opportunity for career advancement.

• Overnight shift schedule complemented by core business hours and on-call availability.