Senior Windows Systems Administrator

Peraton

Senior Windows Systems Administrator supporting Department of State infrastructures through IT Operations and Maintenance. Working with Microsoft environments and collaborating in a multi-team setting.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeSterling • District of Columbia, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,000 - $179,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in administering and troubleshooting Windows Server systems and Microsoft Active Directory, with a strong focus on automation through scripting. Possesses a solid understanding of IT security best practices and configuration management processes.

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Windows Server AdministrationMicrosoft Active Directory ManagementPowerShell ScriptingGovernment Security ClearanceConfiguration Management

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Hard Skills

Windows Server 2016-2025Active DirectoryGroup PoliciesDNS ManagementTroubleshootingSystem ConfigurationSystem UpgradesChange ControlAutomationPerformance Monitoring

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingDocumentation

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft Windows Technologies Certification

Industry Keywords

IT SecurityConfiguration ManagementDeployment ProcessesGovernment IT Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DNS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive guidance from the Windows Support Team lead and Program Management to support the client’s Microsoft environments.
Track significant problems, monitor performance, and perform upgrades to systems as required with the proper change control approvals.
Participate in long-and short-range technology planning and, additionally, will participate in new technologies initiatives and engineering to advance and optimize the client network.
Work in a collaborative multi team trouble shooting environment for critical incidents.
Maintain documentation regarding system configurations, procedures, and service records related to system changes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree and 12 years of experience or a Masters degree and 10 years of experience or an Associates degree and 14 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent and 16 years of experience.
U.S. citizenship and an active SECRET Government Security Clearance.
10 years of experience administering, configuring, troubleshooting Windows Server class systems to include Server versions 2016-2025.
7 years of experience administering, configuring, troubleshooting Microsoft Active Directory, to include group policies, DNS, and domain controller management.
3 years of experience utilizing scripting languages (PowerShell/VB) to automate system administration tasks.
Certification in Microsoft Windows technologies or any equivalent combination of training, certification, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of configuration management and deployment processes.
Working knowledge of government IT security and best practices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options