Windows System Administrator (Senior)

Windows System Administrator (Senior)

Location: Annapolis Junction MD

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Day

Telework: None

Salary Range: **$175000 to $210000 per year

** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance with an appropriate Polygraph.

The selected candidate will be responsible for monitoring test infrastructure systems applications and processes to ensure issues are identified tracked and resolved in a timely manner. This role also includes supporting server router and firewall configuration as well as performing security management and application performance optimization activities in an environment made up of VMware server hosts Windows and Linux guest servers and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Maintaining multiple virtual server clusters and addressing system scan findings vulnerability management patching and Active Directory configuration issues.
• Using enterprise monitoring tools to detect assess and respond to alerts.
• Providing technical support to partner workgroups on overlapping efforts while maintaining strong interdepartmental collaboration.
• Managing Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning in accordance with applicable System Security Plans ensuring vulnerabilities are identified and remediated quickly and accurately.
• Initiating IAVA responses and system security scans completing remediation actions deploying patches and security updates to designated sites and executing monthly security scans.
• Identifying and resolving hardware and software problems.
• Proactively notifying customers when test infrastructure delays may affect their ability to complete business functions on time and communicating system outages and publishing status updates to users as needed.
  
• Authoring and maintaining clear accurate and concise documentation.
  
• Responding to calls and emails in a timely and professional manner.
  
• Planning and implementing IT enhancements and supporting projectrelated work.
  
• Responding to system administration operations and maintenance issues on an oncall basis when required.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have at least 7 years of Windows administration experience.
• Must have at least 7 years of experience in information security management with demonstrated expertise in security governance risk management compliance and operational security functions.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience with each of the following:
  
  • Implementing and managing Windows Active Directory and DNS environments
  • Creating and managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
  • Microsoft SCCM
  • Microsoft Exchange administration and Exchange Management Shell
• Must have experience with Windows Command Line PowerShell and PowerShell scripting.
• Strong understanding of advanced security protocols standards and information security principles is a must.
• Experience with software and security architectures.
• Handson experience with IAVA management.
• Handson experience supporting users optimizing system operations and monitoring enterprise IT systems.
• Commitment to best practices including compliance with maintenance windows and change control procedures.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems VMware and networking technologies including switches routers LANs and cabling.
• Must have strong analytical skills attention to detail and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related technical field and 12 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience documenting and supporting security accreditation and certification activities.
• Experience with network security technologies including multidomain solutions PKI SSPs and vulnerability assessments.
• Experience with data center design and configuration including rackandstack power planning and equipment placement.
• Experience with VMware.
• Experience using automation tools such as Ansible or SaltStack.
• Experience serving in a System Administrator role supporting software configuration management and development environments.

WOOD Federal Solutions is a mission-focused federal contractor supporting complex national security and government programs. We bring experienced professionals disciplined execution and a commitment to engineering trust for mission success. Our teams work in demanding technical environments where expertise reliability collaboration and accountability matter.

At WOOD employees have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful customer missions while continuing to grow professionally within a company that values strong performance continuous learning and respect for the people doing the work.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation sick leave and company holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training certifications and continued professional growth.
• Work-Life Support: Workplace flexibility where permitted by position customer security and mission requirements.
• Wellness Resources: Employee assistance and wellness programs including available fitness-related benefits and discounts.

• Meaningful Mission: Contribute your expertise to programs supporting important federal and national security missions.
• Professional Growth: Build your capabilities through challenging assignments training certifications and opportunities for continued development.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in teams that value technical excellence accountability and effective collaboration.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Opportunity to Make an Impact: Join an organization where strong performers can contribute ideas improve how work gets done and have a visible impact on customer and company success.

WOOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process please contact Human Resources at for assistance.