Windows System Administrator

Description

Position Summary  

Northern Technologies Group (NTG), an SBA-certified 8(a) IT and cybersecurity consulting firm, is seeking a Windows System Administrator (Night Shift) to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base.

The Windows System Administrator will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Windows-based server and workstation environments supporting mission-critical systems within a secure DoD enterprise environment. This role operates during evening/night shift hours and supports system operations, incident response, and infrastructure maintenance activities during off-peak operational periods.

The System Administrator will work closely with systems engineers, software engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and integration teams to ensure system stability, security compliance, and operational availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build, configure, deploy, administer, and maintain Windows-based physical and virtual servers in an enterprise environment.
• Perform system monitoring, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis using system logs, event logs, and enterprise monitoring tools.
• Install, configure, and administer Active Directory environments, including Active Directory Users and Computers, Sites and Services, DNS, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
• Deploy and manage virtualized infrastructure supporting Windows server environments.
• Implement system changes in accordance with configuration management processes and documented engineering procedures.
• Investigate and resolve incidents through the REMEDY ticketing system, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution.
• Apply security patches and software updates in accordance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Support multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions within the enterprise environment.
• Conduct physical inspections of systems and infrastructure components when troubleshooting operational issues.
• Collaborate with integration leads, system engineers, and developers to support system integration and operational improvements.
• Provide technical recommendations related to system optimization, process improvements, and operational support strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, troubleshooting activities, and operational procedures.
• Provide status updates to team leads, managers, and stakeholders on task progress and incident resolution.
• Support off-hour mission activities and operational requirements during night shift operations.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Due to contractual requirements must be US Citizen
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Minimum 6 years of general professional experience (may be reduced with advanced education)
• Minimum 4 years of experience administering Windows environments, including: Windows Server 2019/2022, and Windows 10/11
• DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE)
• Experience with Active Directory administration, including DNS, Group Policy, and directory services.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts and LDAP.
• Experience deploying and managing systems in virtualized environments.
• Experience implementing or supporting Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and enterprise patch management.
• Experience supporting NetApp NAS storage environments.
• Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting for automation and system administration.
• Familiarity with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and DoD cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency environments or DoD communications systems.
• Experience supporting MDIOC operations or mission defense environments.

 Physical Demands and Work Environment  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 

Northern Technologies Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Travel

10%

Shift

Night shift operations, typically 1400–2200, with flexibility based on mission requirements.

Note

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The salary range listed represents a good faith estimate and is provided in compliance with applicable pay transparency laws. The final compensation offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions.