Lead Windows Administrator

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Lead Windows Administrator to support KITS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This opportunity will require the candidate to work onsite in downtown Washington, DC, five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday.


We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee endpoint management and IT workflows, ensuring a secure and seamless end-user experience.
• Be responsible for leading patch management, software deployment, encryption, and automation activities.
• Be responsible for patch management, ensuring patches are thoroughly tested for functionality, compatibility, and potential conflicts with existing infrastructure and applications.
• Proactively monitor and address security vulnerabilities, working closely with security teams to mitigate risks.
• Be responsible for automation and workflow optimization related to device provisioning, patch management, encryption management, software deployment, and other IT workflows.
• Leverage scripting and automation tools, including PowerShell, Ansible, SCCM, and Intune, to optimize desktop engineering processes.
• Be required to work onsite in downtown Washington, DC, five (5) days per week.

Required Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Abilities:

• U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or other relevant discipline or related field
• 5-8+ years' experience in the related area as an individual contributor
• CompTIA A+ certification, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), or equivalent
• Hands-on experience utilizing SCCM, MECM, Microsoft Intune, PowerShell, and Active Directory.
• Experience in Windows Workstation support, Windows workstation imaging, patch management, COTS and GOTS software deployment, encryption, and automation
• Knowledge of Active Directory architecture, design, and implementation
• Understanding of Windows Desktop and Server operating systems and associated technologies
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for task automation and management
• Experience with Group Policy management and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of security best practices and implementing security measures within Active Directory
• Knowledge of backup and recovery solutions for Active Directory
• Experience in Bios management, Bitlocker or Encryption at rest system management, Microsoft Administrative tools, M365 and Azure management and reporting systems, COTS application support, System Administration Support for Microsoft Enterprise management systems, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), and Intune Entra AD
• Candidates must pass a Criminal Background check

Required Certifications:

• The candidate must possess at least one of the following industry-specific credentials: CompTIA A+ certification, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), or an equivalent recognized certification.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit


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