Windows System Administrator
$100,000–$120,000 year
On-siteTucson, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Lead Active Directory modernization, migration, and rearchitecture efforts, including OU restructuring, group policy redesign, site topology, and replication. Build and configure a new Azure environment with Entra ID and hybrid identity using Azure AD Connect. Manage core infrastructure services such as DNS, DHCP, and certificate services while providing system support through troubleshooting and documenting resolutions. Participate in monthly operations cycles for patching, monitoring, maintenance, and tuning, and perform automation for OS, software, and service installations. Create and maintain operational documentation and standard operating procedures. This role supports the creation of custom digital signal processing solutions for national security missions within a collaborative R&D team in Tucson, Arizona.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in Windows systems administration
- Deep experience with Active Directory, including OU design, group policy, multi-site environments, replication, and migrations
- Strong working knowledge of core infrastructure services including DNS, DHCP, and certificate services
- Experience with Microsoft Windows Server across deployment, service migration, and lifecycle management
- Experience with storage platforms such as SAN, NAS, or hyperconverged configurations
- Experience managing and resolving vendor OS and software patches and vulnerability notices
- Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance
- US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with Azure services, including Entra ID and hybrid identity configurations
- Experience with disaster recovery processes, including backup software and policies
- Experience with PowerShell scripting
- Experience with a configuration management tool such as Ansible
- Comfortable explaining technical work to teammates and contributing to team planning discussions
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Microsoft certification such as Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), or a Windows Server focused certification
- CompTIA Security+ or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire
- TS/SCI eligibility preferred
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