Windows System Administrator

M2 Strategy is seeking a highly motivated Microsoft Windows System Administrator to join our firm and support our government clients, commercial clients, and leadership. Our projects are high-profile, fast-paced, and complex and provide a great opportunity to work on challenging engagements. Please see the responsibilities section below for additional details. What’s Important to Us As well as a highly competitive salary, M2 Strategy offers an extraordinary benefits package including: 100% company‑paid individual medical health insurance Voluntary dental insurance Voluntary vision insurance Voluntary short‑term and long‑term disability insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Matching 401(k) plan that is 100% vested immediately Paid Time Off Professional Certification Reimbursement Company Artificial Intelligence Training Employee Recognition for Achievements and Milestone Anniversaries Team and Corporate Events Note: This is a full‑time salaried position. Resumes from independent consultants or contractors will not be considered. The role supports Federal Government clients, so U.S. Citizenship is required. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to individual email or phone inquiries about application status. Candidates selected for next steps will be contacted directly. Desired Skills and Experience The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and proven abilities in: Administer, maintain, and support Microsoft Windows desktop and server environments to ensure system reliability, security, and optimal performance Perform system patch management, software installations, upgrades, and maintenance activities while troubleshooting and resolving deployment‑related issues Manage Active Directory environments, including user accounts, group policies, permissions, and access controls Implement and maintain operating system security configurations in accordance with federal cybersecurity standards, including DISA STIG and USGCB requirements Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot local networking components and protocols to ensure secure and reliable connectivity Provide Tier I/II end‑user support by diagnosing technical issues, resolving incidents, and delivering responsive customer service Utilize enterprise ticketing systems to document, track, and resolve service requests while maintaining accurate records and timely communication with end users Experience supporting federal government or other highly regulated environments Familiarity with cybersecurity compliance frameworks, vulnerability remediation, and security hardening best practices Experience implementing and managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs) within enterprise Windows environments Basic Qualifications and Requirements B.A. or B.S. degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience Superb oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel, Google Suite) Experience with multi‑tasking in a fast‑paced and fast‑growing company Ability to think strategically, analytically, and proactively about diverse business solutions Operating Status Most M2 positions are hybrid roles, which will require working both at clients’ work locations and teleworking. Physical Qualification(s) Required Work is performed in an office environment Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time Responsible for adhering to all established safety standards M2 Strategy is an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access M2 Strategy’s career website as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by contacting M2 Strategy Talent Acquisition Team, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Note: We may use technology, including AI‑assisted tools, to support the review of applications; all employment decisions are made by qualified human professionals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr