🚀 Lead Windows Systems Administrator

Overview

Lead Windows Systems Administrator (SME) to oversee the design, operations, and maintenance of a mission-critical Windows infrastructure that supports analysts and scientists. This senior leadership role will shape the stability, security, and scalability of the Windows environment—spanning desktops, servers, and integrated applications—while guiding a high-performing team of system administrators. Hands-on technical leadership with deep Windows expertise is required to solve complex challenges and make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Windows Systems Administration team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and prioritization of tasks.
• Design, operate, and maintain Windows infrastructure, including servers, virtual desktops, and enterprise applications.
• Configure and manage domains, Active Directory, Group Policies, and access controls.
• Drive automation through scripting to deliver consistent provisioning, configuration management, and compliance.
• Oversee patch management, testing, and deployment to maintain a secure, stable environment with minimal disruption.
• Manage incident resolution: analyze issues, identify root causes, implement fixes, and document closures.
• Track and manage incident queues, ensuring timely responses and identifying recurring trends requiring deeper engineering solutions.
• Integrate and support COTS and GOTS applications on the Windows platform to meet evolving user needs.
• Collaborate with network engineers, security teams, and application owners to deliver robust and accredited environments.

What you need

• Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead and manage a team of 5+ administrators for 10+ years.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Windows Workstation and Server administration.
• Expert experience with Citrix StoreFront, Active Directory, and Group Policy management.
• Hands-on experience with server roles (file, web, application, and domain controllers).
• Skilled in virtualized environments (VMware, Nutanix, etc.).
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and collaboration with network teams.
• Proficiency in deploying, monitoring, patching, and supporting enterprise applications.
• Experience with data storage and management solutions.

• Security & Compliance: History of working closely with security teams to accredit systems for operational readiness.
• Additional Skills (Preferred): Linux OS knowledge; Experience with Tanium.

• Education & Experience: M.S. degree with 9+ years of professional experience, OR B.S. degree with 12+ years of professional experience, OR relevant certification with 9+ years of experience, OR no degree with 15+ years of experience.

• Mindset: Adaptable to fast-paced environments, proactive problem-solver, and strong communicator.

Clearance: Active TS/SCI with an appropriate polygraph is required to be considered for this role.

Salary range: $169,707.00 - $235,726.00 (Annual)*

REQ#: PRX-2 5-822