Senior Windows Administrator

Posted 2 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
100K-140K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Cybersecurity • Defense
The Role
Manage, deploy, maintain, troubleshoot, monitor, tune, secure, and support Windows Server environments for mixed customer systems. Implement hardware and software, manage data-center vendor equipment, maintain technical procedures, support Active Directory and Group Policy, automate tasks with PowerShell, and recommend infrastructure improvements. The role also supports networking, IIS and Apache applications, firmware maintenance, cybersecurity patching, STIG compliance, and operational reporting.
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Overview/ Job Responsibilities

Position is contingent upon contract award and funding.


Entarian is looking for a Senior Windows Administrator supporting the ALTESS Windows team. This is currently a mixed and growing environment of Windows 2019 and Windows 2022.


The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Work with the existing Windows team to manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support servers for a mixed customer environment
  • Plan, execute, and implement new system Hardware and Software and create and maintain team technical instructions, operating procedures and policies as needed
  • Be adept at monitoring and tuning system performance, ongoing operation of the servers, hardening of the servers and reporting of the overall security and operational status
  • Recommend improvements to the enterprise and manage new SW/HW integrations when required while also providing utilization reports using existing tools to identify problems and corrective actions as needed
  • Excellent communication and team skills
  • Provide support toward the lifecycle of a mixed environment of vendor equipment in the data-center to include firmware version control and periodic preventive maintenance
  • Ability to recommend, demonstrate, and implement technologies to help expand, upgrade, and increase efficiencies to the current environment

Salary range: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00

Minimum Qualifications
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Computing Environment (CE) Certification (i.e., Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Server+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), RedHat, Palo, etc., can be waived for 30 days after project join date
  • Experience in Computer Science or IT
  • Minimum five years' experience as a Windows Systems Administrator or Engineer with three or more years’ experience in automating assigned tasks utilizing powershell
  • Minimum five years’ installing, configuration, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex applications and websites (Internet Information Services (IIS)), Apache, etc.)
  • Minimum five years’ experience working in an environment with complex networking solutions with senior level fundamental knowledge in networking principles, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
  • Minimum five years’ experience managing enterprise level Active Directory Structures
  • Minimum five years’ experience creating and maintaining complex MS Group Policy implementations
  • Minimum five years' experience creating, maintaining, following Standard Operating Procedures for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and common problem resolution
  • Strong interpersonal skills and willing to be a team player
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent years of experience
  • Three or more years’ experience supporting Cybersecurity patch management and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), SRG, RMF, SCA-V, and Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments (CORA)
About Us

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.


Join the Mission and Start your Career Journey: Apply Directly via our Careers Portal  Connect, Referrals & Inquiries? Email the team: [email protected]


Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Skills Required

  • Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance
  • CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Computing Environment certification, such as MCSE, Server+, CCNA, Red Hat, or Palo Alto; may be waived for 30 days after joining
  • Experience in computer science or information technology
  • At least five years of experience as a Windows Systems Administrator or Engineer
  • At least three years of experience automating assigned tasks with PowerShell
  • At least five years of experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex applications and websites, including IIS or Apache
  • At least five years of experience with complex networking solutions and TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, and SNMP
  • At least five years of experience managing enterprise Active Directory structures
  • At least five years of experience creating and maintaining complex Microsoft Group Policy implementations
  • At least five years of experience creating and maintaining standard operating procedures, disaster recovery processes, and common problem-resolution procedures
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent years of experience
  • At least three years of experience supporting cybersecurity patch management and STIG, SRG, RMF, SCA-V, and CORA requirements
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The Company
1,176 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

Entarian delivers science, engineering, and technology solutions for defense and federal civilian missions. The company integrates space systems, data modeling and analysis, cybersecurity, and secure enterprise and mission environments, enabling actionable insight from the enterprise to the tactical edge. Its work supports weather data, satellite operations, search and rescue, network infrastructure, and other mission-critical government programs for national security and public safety.

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