Windows Administrator Task Lead

Position Title: Windows Administrator Task Lead
Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC
Citizenship Required: Yes
Clearance Level: Active Secret Clearance is required
Travel Required: None
Full-time W2, Salaried Exempt : $125,000 - $145,000

At Cloudshape our employees have incredible opportunities to work in helping organizations securely transform their IT Infrastructure to meet the changing business cultures. We help government agencies transform their IT infrastructure using a solutions-driven approach that focuses on business outcomes rather than activities and tasks. This results in reduced capital requirements; lower and predictable operating costs; better alignment with business objectives; and reduced risk.
Our people make us who we are. We believe that to be a good partner for our clients we must have a solid team dynamic. We place emphasis on personal growth and learning new skills. 

We are currently seeking a talented Senior level Windows Administrator Task Lead to join our growing team. This person will be responsible for delivering top-quality results and taking on new challenges. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily Windows Server administration activities, providing technical direction, task prioritization, and operational oversight for enterprise Windows environments.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for Windows infrastructure operations, ensuring system availability, reliability, security, and performance.
• Coordinate and assign Windows administration tasks, monitor execution, and ensure timely completion of operational and project-based activities.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and troubleshooting support to Windows administrators while promoting consistent operational standards and best practices.
• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Windows Server environments supporting mission-critical operations.
• Monitor system health, analyze performance metrics, identify potential issues, and coordinate proactive remediation efforts to maintain infrastructure stability.
• Perform capacity planning, performance assessments, and infrastructure optimization activities to support scalability and future enterprise requirements.
• Manage and maintain Active Directory services, including domain services, Group Policy administration, organizational units, user access controls, and authentication services.
• Implement and enforce identity and access management practices in alignment with enterprise security policies and compliance requirements.
• Lead Windows patch management activities, including planning, testing, scheduling, deployment, validation, and compliance tracking.
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation efforts with cybersecurity teams to ensure timely resolution of security findings.
• Ensure Windows systems comply with enterprise security standards, configuration baselines, and operational procedures.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts and automation solutions to improve efficiency, reduce manual administrative tasks, and standardize repeatable processes.
• Support infrastructure projects, system upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Provide escalation support for complex Windows infrastructure issues and drive root cause analysis and resolution.
• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge repositories to support consistent system administration practices.
• Provide technical leadership in maintaining secure Windows environments through system hardening, patch compliance, vulnerability remediation, and adherence to cybersecurity requirements.
• Support audit readiness activities by maintaining accurate system documentation, compliance records, and operational evidence.
• Ensure administrative activities follow enterprise security policies, access control requirements, and change management procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading a small team or coordinating Windows Server administration activities in an enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server architecture, Active Directory, Group Policy, identity management, and enterprise infrastructure operations.
• Experience troubleshooting complex Windows infrastructure issues and providing technical guidance to junior administrators.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate technical tasks, and support operational objectives.
• Strong understanding of system security practices, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry certifications and/or advanced technical training preferred.
• Experience serving as a technical lead, task lead, or senior administrator within enterprise or government environments.
• Experience with automation tools, PowerShell scripting, infrastructure monitoring, and system optimization.

Cloudshape is committed to employee growth through learning, training, advancement, and rewards. We offer a full range of benefits that includes:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Cloudshape will contribute to 401K plans without employee contributions.
• Bonus Potential
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Training Assistance
• Employee Referral Program

Cloudshape is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact View email address on cloudshape.applytojob.com. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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