Senior Windows Systems Administrator

Location: Radford, VA

About the role

At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.

Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service — but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth. We encourage learning, growth, and trying new things, even if you don't have all the answers yet.

We're looking for people who are curious and excited about technology, like solving problems and figuring things out, can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team, and want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves.

You will join an established Windows team in a mixed, growing Windows Server environment. You will manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support servers for several customers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement new system hardware and software
• Write and maintain technical instructions, operating procedures, and policies
• Monitor and tune performance, harden servers, and report on security and operational status
• Recommend enterprise improvements, manage integrations, and write utilization reports
• Support the lifecycle of datacenter equipment, including firmware version control and preventive maintenance

Required Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+
• Computing environment certification (e.g., MCSE, Server+, CCNA, Red Hat, Palo Alto), or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of starting
• Experience in computer science or IT
• Active Security Clearance
• 5+ years as a Windows systems administrator or engineer, including 3+ years automating tasks with PowerShell
• 5+ years installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex applications and websites (IIS, Apache, etc.)
• 5+ years in complex networking environments, with senior-level knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, and SNMP
• 5+ years managing enterprise Active Directory
• 5+ years creating and maintaining complex Microsoft Group Policy setups
• 5+ years creating and following SOPs for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and problem resolution
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-player attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
• 3+ years supporting cybersecurity patch management, STIGs, SRGs, RMF, SCA-V, and CORA

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• CompTIA Security+
• Computing environment certification