Windows System Administrator – Active Secret Clearance

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and assist with daily administration tasks for Microsoft Windows systems across DON AWS infrastructures.

• Evaluate systems and applications in accordance with DoD STIGs and SRGs.

• Produce, assess, and interpret ACAS scan results to pinpoint vulnerabilities and facilitate remediation efforts.

• Conduct ongoing monitoring of security and privacy controls as per DoDI 8510.01 RMF to aid in system ATO sustainability.

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows operating systems.

• Set up, configure, and resolve issues with IIS, Tomcat, and Apache web servers.

• Identify and rectify network challenges related to VLAN tagging, subnetting, routing, link aggregation, LACP, and virtual network technologies.

• Manage Active Directory and oversee system and application user accounts.

• Document and submit updates for DNS servers within Navy and DISA domains.

• Diagnose and resolve issues affecting connectivity, communication, and technical performance of portfolio systems and applications.

• Analyze and troubleshoot operating system, hardware, and application problems.

• Conduct system failure analysis and recovery, ensuring the integrity of the file system.

• Complete assigned service tickets.

• Monitor database logs, errors, performance metrics, disk space, and CPU usage.

• Provide support for mission-critical Navy enterprise human resources systems in both on-premise and AWS settings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field; OR a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience.

• At least 5 years of related experience.

• Proven experience as a Windows System Administrator.

• Familiarity with applying DISA STIGs and IAVAs.

• Experience supporting Active Directory.

• Proficient with security compliance tools, such as ACAS.

• Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows systems, networking, and enterprise applications.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to manage various priorities, service tickets, and operational deadlines.

• Effective communication skills for liaising with both technical and business stakeholders.

• Preferred experience with IIS, Apache, and Tomcat.

• Experience in supporting cloud environments, particularly AWS, is a plus.

• Practical experience with virtual environments.

• Network+, Security+, or higher certification that satisfies DoD CIO Information Assurance certification requirements.

• Must currently hold a Secret clearance.

• Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Position contingent upon a favorable background investigation outcome.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work week to balance professional and personal commitments.

• 401K plan with company matching.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for internal mobility and dedicated career support.

• Professional development opportunities, including funding for education and certifications.

• Access to state-of-the-art technologies.

• Paid vacation and holidays.

• Options for medical plans, some including Health Savings Accounts.

• Dental plan options available.

• Vision plan options available.

• Paid sick and personal leave.

• Paid leave for parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty obligations.

• Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.

• Short- and long-term disability benefits provided.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Personal accident insurance.

• Critical illness insurance offered.

• Business travel and accident insurance included.