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Momentum Engineering

Designs secure cloud-based data architectures

Senior Windows System Administrator

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
$155k - $215k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In Person
IT OperationsSystem Administration
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 7 years of Windows administration experience.
  • At least 7 years of experience in information security management, including security governance, risk management, compliance, and operational security functions.
  • At least 5 years of experience implementing and managing Windows Active Directory and DNS environments.
  • At least 5 years of experience creating and managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
  • At least 5 years of experience with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).
  • At least 5 years of experience administering Microsoft Exchange and using Exchange Management Shell.
  • Experience with Windows Command Line, PowerShell, and PowerShell scripting.
  • A strong understanding of advanced security protocols, standards, and information security principles.
  • Experience with software and security architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) management.
  • Hands-on experience supporting users, optimizing system operations, and monitoring enterprise IT systems.
  • Commitment to best practices, including compliance with maintenance windows and change control procedures.
  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems, VMware, and networking technologies including switches, routers, local area networks (LANs), and cabling.
  • Must have an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with National Security Agency (NSA) Full Scope Polygraph.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain multiple virtual server clusters and address system scan findings, vulnerability-management patching, and Active Directory configuration issues.
  • Use enterprise monitoring tools to detect, assess, and respond to alerts.
  • Provide technical support to partner workgroups on overlapping efforts while maintaining interdepartmental collaboration.
  • Manage IAVAs and system security scanning in accordance with applicable System Security Plans, ensuring vulnerabilities are identified and remediated quickly and accurately.
  • Initiate IAVA responses and system security scans, complete remediation actions, deploy patches and security updates to designated sites, and execute monthly security scans.
  • Identify and resolve hardware and software problems.
  • Notify customers proactively when test infrastructure delays may affect their business functions, and communicate system outages and publish status updates to users as needed.
  • Author and maintain clear, accurate, and concise documentation.
  • Respond to calls and emails in a timely and professional manner.
  • Plan and implement IT enhancements and support project-related work.
  • Respond to system administration, operations, and maintenance issues on an on-call basis when required.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, and 12 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Experience documenting and supporting security accreditation and certification activities.
  • Experience with network security technologies, including multi-domain solutions, public key infrastructure (PKI), System Security Plans (SSPs), and vulnerability assessments.
  • Experience with data center design and configuration, including rack-and-stack, power planning, and equipment placement.
  • Experience with VMware.
  • Experience using automation tools such as Ansible or SaltStack.
  • Experience serving in a System Administrator role supporting software configuration management and development environments.

About the company

Momentum Engineering builds secure, cloud-based data engineering solutions that help clients run mission-critical analytics and improve software performance. Its offerings center on designing robust data architectures and data-driven engineering methodologies, implemented through DevOps and DevSecOps practices to ensure reliable, measurable performance. The company differentiates itself by focusing on secure architectures tailored to clients' needs, rigorous evaluation and validation of data-driven approaches, and a client-focused service model with collaborative culture and profit-sharing to attract top talent. The goal is to provide dependable data infrastructure and engineering processes that enable better analytics outcomes and software reliability for engineers, analysts, developers, and instructors.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, South Carolina

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2026 job postings show active hiring for cloud and data engineering roles.
  • The company targets DoD and Intelligence Community programs, where switching costs stay high.
  • Employee benefits and profit-sharing strengthen retention against larger federal contractors.

What critics are saying

  • Momentum Engineering is tiny; one lost prime subcontract can crush utilization quickly.
  • Website lists no public funding, making growth dependent on contract wins and renewals.
  • Security-cleared staffing is fragile; clearance attrition or contract recompetes can force layoffs within months.

What makes Momentum Engineering unique

  • 2025 website claims over a dozen DLA, DHS, and NSA subcontract engagements.
  • LinkedIn lists 2015 founding, 11-50 employees, and Columbia, Maryland headquarters.
  • Jobs emphasize TS/SCI, full-scope polygraphs, and secure AWS data pipelines.

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan