Windows Infrastructure / Systems Administrator

Full-time position supporting NSWC Carderock. Requires Top Secret clearance. No travel required.

About the role

Support NSWC Carderock by maintaining their Microsoft Windows infrastructure. Ensure combat readiness through the cutting edge application of technology.

Responsibilities

• MECM Infrastructure: Architect and maintain the MECM hierarchy, including Primary Sites, Distribution Points, and Management Points, Recast Server, WSUS server, and SQL server
• Lifecycle & OS Deployment: Engineer, harden, and sustain standardized Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022 "Gold Images" utilizing Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and MECM Task Sequences. Manage driver packages and post-OSD configurations.
• Patch & Vulnerability Management: Orchestrate enterprise-wide deployments of Microsoft "Patch Tuesday" updates
• Administer Recast Infrastructure: Install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Recast Management Servers integrated with the MECM environment. Manage the third-party application lifecycle leveraging Recast for automated third-party patching, updates, and software deployments. Ensure high compliance rates and minimal disruption to operations.
• Cybersecurity Posture: Implement and enforce mandatory DoD/DoN security baselines utilizing DISA STIGs. Perform vulnerability remediation to continuously improve VPA and security compliance posture.
• Asset Intelligence & Reporting: Architect granular hardware and software inventory reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or Recast Server
• Enterprise Scripting: Demonstrate mastery of PowerShell to automate administrative tasks, customize deployments, and develop custom remediation scripts.
• SQL Server Administration: Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances supporting the MECM database, including performance tuning and backup/recovery procedures.
• Virtualization: Experience working with VMware platform
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Provide Tier-3 engineering support to Team 1041, technical codes, and the broader user community. Rapidly diagnose and resolve complex software, patch, and OS deployment failures.

Qualifications

• 8+ years working in Windows Administration
• 3+ years working with MECM
• Holds a Microsoft Professional Certification
• Desired: Experience with scripting / SQL Server
• Desired: Creative solutions on MECM platform

Benefits

• Culture of integrity with character and innovation at the center
• Environment of trust with autonomy and flexible time off benefit
• Access to robust learning resources for continuous growth
• Comprehensive benefits: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits

Pay

Proposed salary range: $86,600 - $181,800. Final salary influenced by geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.