Windows DesktopServer Administrator
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Job Location:
Oak Ridge, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 80000 - 128000
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsibilities
The Windows Desktop/Server Administrator will provide Tier III IT operations support across the Office of Information Management (OIM) and SC mission systems. This role is responsible for operating and maintaining Windows-based servers desktops and hybrid infrastructure ensuring service availability performance security and compliance with DOE directives. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Active Directory Windows Server endpoint management and virtualization technologies while also supporting cloud integrations and evolving enterprise service delivery models.
Key Responsibilities
Windows Server & Desktop Administration:
- Administer and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) including domain controllers file servers print servers and application servers.
- Manage Active Directory (AD) including user/group management OU structure GPOs DNS DHCP and replication.
- Provide Tier III support for Windows desktop environments including OS deployment patching and troubleshooting.
- Support endpoint devices (Windows macOS and Linux where required) ensuring compliance with security baselines.
- Implement and maintain Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/Intune) for software distribution patch management and endpoint compliance.
Infrastructure & Data Center Operations:
- Operate and monitor physical and virtual infrastructure including Hyper-V and VMware platforms.
- Support backup and restore processes in line with Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs).
- Maintain documentation of server configurations rack layouts cabling power requirements and capacity planning.
- Provide hands-on support for network and server hardware in communication closets and data centers.
Monitoring & Availability Management:
- Continuously monitor Windows servers desktops and virtualization platforms for availability health and performance.
- Detect and resolve bottlenecks outages and performance issues in line with SLAs.
- Use approved monitoring tools (e.g. SCOM SolarWinds Azure Monitor) and recommend enhancements to improve operational effectiveness.
- Track and report on capacity utilization resource consumption and licensing compliance.
- Maintain operational records such as maintenance logs backup validation history and asset inventories.
Configuration Management & Change Control:
- Support and improve Configuration Management (CM) practices in alignment with DOE and industry standards.
- Maintain and update the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) to track Windows servers desktops and dependencies.
- Submit all changes via the OIM-approved change management system in accordance with the Change Control Review (CCR) process.
- Evaluate proposed changes for technical and cybersecurity risk ensuring compliance with secure configuration baselines.
- Perform and document system patching OS updates and application upgrades in accordance with OIM policy.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
- Demonstrated technical proficiency equivalent to industry-recognized certifications such as:
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
- CompTIA Network or Cisco CCNA (networking fundamentals)
- Vendor-specific certifications in firewalls endpoint platforms or virtualization
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting automation tools and CLI-based administration.
- Strong knowledge of Active Directory Windows Server SCCM/Intune and virtualization platforms.
- Ability to support Windows macOS and Linux endpoints as required.
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain an agency clearance
Desired Skills
- Experience with hybrid identity management (Azure AD Connect federation conditional access).
- Familiarity with Windows security baselines compliance frameworks and patch management policies.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for Windows OS server roles and virtualization issues.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills for technical and operational reporting.
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Disaster Recovery
- Information Management
- Network Administration
- Active Directory
- VMware
- Citrix
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Windows
- Microsoft Exchange
- SAN
- Database Administration
- Dns
About Company
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.
