Windows System Administrator

Job Description

Remote Work:


No


Job Number:


R0241372


Location:


Indian Head,MD,US


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Windows System Administrator
The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact? You understand your customer's environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.

We are seeking a skilled Windows System Administrator to join our team. You'll leverage your extensive experience with servers and desktops, as well as experience managing Windows operating systems and automation. This role involves managing and maintaining our IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security.

What You'll Work On:

• Security and Hardening: Enforce federal security postures by applying and maintaining STIGs across Windows Server, Active Directory, and DNS environments. Remediate vulnerabilities identified by security scans.
• Active Directory Migrations: Lead and execute complex, secure Active Directory migrations across different enclaves, domains, or agency networks, ensuring zero downtime for critical mission operations.
• Infrastructure and Identity Management: Design, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments, complex Active Directory (AD) structures, DNS, and secure Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Enterprise Deployment: Leverage SCCM or MECM for secure patch management, software distribution, and mandatory operating system deployments across classified and unclassified networks.
• Automation and Compliance Scripting: Develop and maintain advanced PowerShell scripts to automate configuration management, auditing, and continuous compliance monitoring.
• Web Server Administration: Configure, optimize, and secure Internet Information Services (IIS) web servers hosting sensitive agency applications.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Act as the Tier 3 escalation lead, utilizing root-cause analysis to diagnose and resolve complex system, network, and identity issues within a multi-tenant government framework.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 6+ years of experience in Windows Server Administration
• 2+ years of experience supporting a US Government or Federal environment
• Experience executing Active Directory migrations and managing enterprise-level GPOs and DNS
• Experience with SCCM for enterprise-wide patching, compliance tracking, and asset management
• Experience using PowerShell to automate infrastructure tasks and security auditing
• Knowledge of STIG compliance and security hardening protocols including NIST SP 800-53 controls
• Knowledge of IIS administration, SSL or TLS certificate management, and secure web hosting
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• IATIII Certifications including DoD 8570 or 8140 compliance such as Security X CE or CISSP Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Linux administration within a hybrid government environment
• Experience with troubleshooting relational or NoSQL databases, including SQL Server or MongoDB
• Ability to learn and apply technical research to solve problems
• Ability to collaborate in a team setting
• Possession of excellent problem-solving skills
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including communicating clearly with teammates and leadership
• Possession of excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in high-pressure, mission-critical environments

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.


Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .


Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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