Windows Systems Administrator

About the role

Amentum is looking for a Windows Systems Administrator in Hanover, MD, to join an Infrastructure Team that supports the delivery of a dynamic course curriculum. The administrator designs, matures and sustains an environment built on Windows Servers and Desktops, and takes part in testing, preparing and deploying Active Directory GPOs, RBAC, and automated server and workstation imaging and patching via Windows MCM. The schedule is Monday to Friday during normal business hours, with occasional after-hours and weekend work.

Key responsibilities

• Create, deploy and maintain Windows servers, desktops and operating systems, including Active Directory Domain Controllers.
• Maintain the MCM suite of applications and deploy workstation and thin-client images via PXE boot, MCM and other image platforms.
• Manage Active Directory users, groups, objects and GPOs, and create software rollout and update strategies.
• Maintain Windows systems for SSP and STIG compliance and provide security documentation to ISSO and management.
• Develop infrastructure support procedures and provide security support.

Required profile

• Top Secret SCI clearance with FS polygraph.
• Associate's degree or higher in a computer science-oriented field.
• Two years of networking-related experience.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems quickly, and work flexible hours including weekends.

Required skills

• Deploying and managing Windows desktop and server OS in bare metal and virtual environments.
• Managing Active Directory users, groups, objects and GPOs.
• Workstation imaging via PXE boot, MCM or other image platforms.
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP, network services and network security principles.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required; preferred: MS SQL, PowerShell, VMware, Nagios/WhatsUp Gold, Confluence/Jira/Bitbucket.

What we offer

• Salary range of $140,000 - $190,000.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and educational reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, pet insurance.