Windows System Administrator

Location: Onsite in Washington, DC
Citizenship required: Yes
Clearance Type: Active Secret Clearance is required
Travel Required: None
Salaried, Exempt : $100,000 - $140,000

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 Mid to Senior level Windows System Administrator Engineer to join our growing team. This person will be responsible for delivering top-quality results and taking on new challenges. 


Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirement. 
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in Windows Server architecture, engineering standards, and operational procedure
• Demonstrated experience and abilities to a​​​​​​n Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance
• U.S. citizenship required
• An active Secret security clearance is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications and/or further education relevant to this role is desired. 

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance
• Perform system health monitoring and proactively address issues that could impact operational stability
• Conduct performance assessments and capacity planning to support long-term infrastructure scalability
• Serve as a technical contributor responsible for the stability, security, and lifecycle management of enterprise Windows-based infrastructure
• Provide deep technical expertise in the design, configuration, and administration of Windows systems while supporting enterprise initiatives that ensure resilient, secure, and scalable environments
• Demonstrate strong technical proficiency, sound operational judgment, and the ability to independently troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues
• Manage and maintain Active Directory services including domain services, Group Policy administration, and access controls
• Implement identity and access management best practices in coordination with enterprise security policies
• Execute Windows patch management activities including scheduling, testing, deployment, and compliance verification
• Support vulnerability remediation efforts in coordination with cybersecurity teams
• Ensure systems remain compliant with enterprise patching and security standards
• Security & Compliance
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and related tools to streamline administrative tasks
• Improve operational efficiency by reducing manual processes and standardizing repeatable system administration activities

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 click.appcast.io. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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