Job Summary
The Systems Administrator (Microsoft Windows) provides specialized support, maintenance, and sustainment for Windows-based virtual environments within the CSM. This role ensures that Windows Server systems remain secure, stable, and compliant with DISA Data Impact Level 2, 4, and 5 standards. You will manage the integration of on-premises applications with Azure services while overseeing critical directory and update services.
As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), staying focused on the assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Windows Server Lifecycle & Environment Management
- Deliver routine maintenance, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, upgrades, and break-fix support for Microsoft Windows Server Datacenter 2022 (Standard and Enterprise or later)
- Scale and maintain Windows Server environments to enable hybrid cloud environments between on-premises applications and Azure services
- Manage virtual machines, servers, clusters, Windows PCs, and highly available hyper-converged infrastructures
- Provision and maintain Azure Dedicated Hosts and Host Groups to provide hardware isolation for isolated workloads
- Configure and maintain Azure Hybrid Benefits for Windows Servers to optimize licensing costs
- Core Directory & Update Services
- Provide maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting for essential Microsoft Support Services, including Active Directory (AD), Domain Controllers (DC), Domain Name Services (DNS), and Windows Patching
- Manage network information and directory services specifically on the Microsoft Windows Active Directory system
- Maintain the Microsoft Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) to manage, distribute, and install updates for Microsoft products within the CSM
- Configure and scale backup solutions using Azure Backup or managed snapshots to ensure data protection and disaster recovery
- Cybersecurity & Compliance
- Ensure strict DISA Secure Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance using SCAP tools or the Navy eVALUATE tool
- Proactively identify and remediate security vulnerabilities to maintain rigorous compliance standards
- Support environments adhering to DoD SRG and NIST SP 800-53 security controls
Basic Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
- 2–4 years of cloud engineering experience
- Expertise in Azure administration and cloud architecture
- Deep knowledge of DISA STIG security standards and SCAP tools
- Proficiency in database management and security, including MS SQL and Azure SQL
- Experience with CI/CD and DevSecOps toolchains
- Security+ certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance
- AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate, equivalent or more advanced or
- AZ-802: Windows Server Administrator Associate, equivalent or more advanced
- Professional cloud certification, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Associate
- Proven experience implementing DISA STIG configurations and supporting DoD SRG compliance
Company Summary
Join the VSolvit team! Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced "We.Solve.it") is a technology enabled solutions provider that specializes in AI/ML, cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, engineering services, and custom database and application development. VSolvit is an award winning CA MBE, WBE, and CMMI Level 3 certified company. We offer a customizable benefits program that best meets the needs of our employees. Offering may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; long and short-term disability and other insurance products; Health Savings Account; Flexible Spending Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan options; Tuition Reimbursement; and assorted voluntary benefits. Our goal is to grow together and enjoy the work we do as a team.
VSolvit LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
- 2-4 years of cloud engineering experience
- Expertise in Azure administration and cloud architecture
- Deep knowledge of DISA STIG security standards and SCAP tools
- Proficiency in database management and security, including MS SQL and Azure SQL
- Experience with CI/CD and DevSecOps toolchains
- Security+ certification
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance
- AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate certification or equivalent or more advanced certification
- AZ-802 Windows Server Administrator Associate certification or equivalent or more advanced certification
- Professional cloud certification, such as Microsoft Certified Azure Associate
- Experience implementing DISA STIG configurations and supporting DoD SRG compliance
What We Do
VSolvit (pronounced: "We.Solve.it") is an award-winning Woman owned, technology services provider that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, geographic information systems (GIS), engineering services, custom database and application development, administrative services, project/program management, and predictive analytics. VSolvit serves clients such as the Department of Defense (DOD), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Our custom technology solutions for federal and health industry clients and partners have won awards for innovation, been launched from the U.S. White House, and are being used to solve complex problems ranging from improving national security to optimizing vaccine supply chains to breast cancer screening and treatment programs. VSolvit values your privacy and the protection of your personal information. We will never ask you to click a link to provide personal (PII) data. All email communication should always originate from a valid @vsolvit.com address. To protect your information, please do not respond emails that do not originate from an @vsolvit.com email address.
