SMX is seeking a Windows System Administrator who will be responsible for the proper functioning of a group of hardware systems running Windows operating systems, and various applications.As the Windows System Administrator you will be required to manage the devices to ensure they are running efficiently and securely. This position provides a great opportunity for growth.

This role will provide onsite support at Patuxent River NAS, MD 5 days a week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain all development, test and production hardware and software in a Windows and Windows Server lab environment.
• Perform system administration activities to include account hardware, operating system and software management.
• Monitor and manage the system resources (CPU, memory, disk, etc.), monitoring, alerting and auditing, vulnerability scanning, reviewing system logs, back-up and recovery, continuity of operations, security, and break/fix type incidents.
• Test and install operating system, COTS, and GOTS software and upgrades and patches.
• Remediate Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) consistent with security, information assurance, and established change control requirements.
• Operation and management of Virtual Machine environments  including troubleshooting.
• Assisting with creating and maintaining documentation to support the testing, installation, operations, and maintenance of all assigned physical and virtual equipment.
• Support basic Active Directory tasks; maintain users and groups, resetting passwords, and unlocking objects.
• Restore and/or reproduce current systems, applications, and data in accordance with directives and requirements for data and disaster recovery.

Required Skills & Experience: 

• Clearance Required: Top Secret
  • Must hold interim Top Secret clearance to start (has to be T5 investigation type, either interim or fully adjudicated)
• Willingness to work 5 days/week on site - Patuxent River, MD
• Bachelor’s Degree or:
  • Six (6) years of additional related work experience; or an Associate’s Degree and four (4) years of additional related work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 or more years related technical experience is required
• Security+ CE or other DoD 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) certification required (Examples of minimum acceptable certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, G SEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)
• In-depth knowledge of computer systems and the Windows 2012 and newer operating systems, including installation and maintenance is required
• Knowledge of DoD Information Assurance practices, including Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
• Must be able to interact with peers, management, and senior engineers in a constantly evolving environment to ensure a positive customer experience and atmosphere in the workplace
• Ability to be a self-starter and take on the initiative to ensure all initiatives are successful
• Experience in Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019 Operating Systems

Desired Skills:

• VMware knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of ACAS and DoD RMF preferred

Application Deadline: 2/24/2025

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All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information.