Windows System Administrator

Location: Onsite in Washington, DCCitizenship required: YesClearance Type: Active Secret Clearance is requiredTravel Required: NoneSalary Range : $100,000 - $140,000At Cloudshape our employees have incredible opportunities to work in helping organizations securely transform their IT Infrastructure to meet the changing business cultures. We help government agencies transform their IT infrastructure using a solutions-driven approach that focuses on business outcomes rather than activities and tasks. This results in reduced capital requirements; lower and predictable operating costs; better alignment with business objectives; and reduced risk.Our people make us who we are. We believe that to be a good partner for our clients we must have a solid team dynamic. We place emphasis on personal growth and learning new skills.We are currently seeking a talented Mid to Senior level Windows System Administrator Engineer to join our growing team. This person will be responsible for delivering top-quality results and taking on new challenges.Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a technical field and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirement.Demonstrated experience and expertise in Windows Server architecture, engineering standards, and operational procedureDemonstrated experience and abilities to an Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance•U.S. citizenship requiredAn active Secret security clearance is requiredPreferred Qualifications Certifications and/or further education relevant to this role is desired.Responsibilities Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments to ensure high availability, reliability, and performancePerform system health monitoring and proactively address issues that could impact operational stabilityConduct performance assessments and capacity planning to support long-term infrastructure scalabilityServe as a technical contributor responsible for the stability, security, and lifecycle management of enterprise Windows-based infrastructureProvide deep technical expertise in the design, configuration, and administration of Windows systems while supporting enterprise initiatives that ensure resilient, secure, and scalable environmentsDemonstrate strong technical proficiency, sound operational judgment, and the ability to independently troubleshoot complex infrastructure issuesManage and maintain Active Directory services including domain services, Group Policy administration, and access controlsImplement identity and access management best practices in coordination with enterprise security policiesExecute Windows patch management activities including scheduling, testing, deployment, and compliance verificationSupport vulnerability remediation efforts in coordination with cybersecurity teamsEnsure systems remain compliant with enterprise patching and security standardsSecurity & ComplianceDevelop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and related tools to streamline administrative tasksImprove operational efficiency by reducing manual processes and standardizing repeatable system administration activitiesCloudshape is committed to employee growth through learning, training, advancement, and rewards. We offer a full range of benefits that includes: Paid Time OffMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceCloudshape will contribute to 401K plans without employee contributions.Bonus PotentialLife Insurance and AD&D InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceTraining AssistanceEmployee Referral ProgramCloudshape is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Fedelza.Lake@cloud-shape.com. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.Powered by JazzHR