WINDOWS SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR LEVEL 4

Req ID: 49400
Team: T54 TECHNOLOGY SVCS
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

Travel Requirements: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

​Salary Range: $114,000.00 to $143,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products. Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery. Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. Ancillary duties may include setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space.

The Level 4 Windows System Administrator is a senior-level role responsible for the strategic planning, design, and maintenance of the organization’s Windows Server infrastructure, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. This role requires exceptional technical expertise, advanced problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to innovation, automation, and security compliance. The successful candidate will work independently with minimal supervision, providing technical leadership and guidance to junior administrators.
Key Responsibilities
System Operations & Maintenance
• Design, implement, and maintain complex Windows Server infrastructures, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Develop and execute comprehensive disaster recovery plans, including data backup and restoration procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Windows systems with other technologies, such as networking, storage, and security.
• Provide expert-level technical support, resolving complex issues and escalating problems to vendors or external experts as needed.
Virtualization & Infrastructure
• Architect and manage large-scale virtualization environments, including VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, and cloud-based platforms.
• Design and implement converged infrastructure solutions, such as Simplivity, to optimize resource utilization and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for virtualization, storage, and networking.
Automation & Scripting
• Develop and maintain advanced automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, or other languages to streamline complex administrative tasks.
• Design and implement automated deployment solutions for Windows systems, applications, and patches.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools.
Security & Compliance
• Develop and implement comprehensive security plans to protect Windows systems and data from threats, vulnerabilities, and breaches.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with industry regulations, such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOX.
• Design and implement monitoring and logging solutions using Splunk, ELK, or other tools to detect and respond to security incidents.
Collaboration & Documentation
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior administrators, mentoring and training them on best practices and new technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain formal processes, operational runbooks, and system documentation.
• Ensure that all documentation is up-to-date, accurate, and accessible to relevant stakeholders.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.

One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor's Degree for Information Technology Related Positions Only:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
• A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.
• • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline, OR equivalent practical experience.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server operating systems (2016/2019/2022), with a focus on large-scale, complex environments.
  Technical Expertise
  • Advanced proficiency in Windows Server core services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy).
  • Demonstrated expertise in virtualization technologies, preferably VMware ESXi and Hyper-V.
  • Strong practical experience with scripting and automation, especially PowerShell and Python.
  • Familiarity with server upgrade processes, data migration tools, and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Experience with Splunk, Simplivity, and other monitoring and logging tools.

Nice to Have

General Requirements
• Strong commitment to a team concept approach and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, exhibiting a professional and responsive customer service manner.
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working in a fast-paced, virtual environment with minimal supervision.


Additional Requirements
• Security Clearance: Capable of obtaining and maintaining a Confidential U.S. Security Clearance.
• Travel Requirements: Periodic travel may be required.
• On-Call Rotation: Periodic after-hours work and participation in an on-call rotation are required.


Highly Desired (Bonus) Qualifications
• Experience with cloud platforms**: Experience with at least one major public cloud platform (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) for administration of virtual machines or infrastructure services.
• Familiarity with modern monitoring and observability platforms**: Familiarity with modern monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic).
• Working knowledge of configuration management or Infrastructure-as-Code**: Working knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet) or Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

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