DoD Windows SysAdmin (Mid-Level) — STIGs & RMF

Tekla Research, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan

Disability coverage (short & long-term

401K retirement & matching

Tuition assistance program

Direct deposit

Job summary

Tekla Research, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Windows Systems Administrator to support the Naval Research Laboratory SSDD in DoD environments. The role focuses on Windows Server 2016–2022 administration, Windows 11 endpoints, AD/GP/DNS/DHCP, STIG implementation, SCAP scans, RMF, patching, and incident response.

The candidate will support backup and disaster recovery, participate in change control, and maintain accreditation artifacts. Strong DoD experience is required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of Windows Systems Administration experience.
• Experience supporting DoD or Federal IT environments.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2016+ and Windows 11.
• Hands-on experience with DISA STIGs and SCAP tools.
• Familiarity with RMF and NIST 800-53 - Highly Desired.
• Security+ CE (DoD 8570 / 8140 compliant).
• Microsoft Windows certifications or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 environments.
• Support Windows 11 Enterprise endpoints.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and trusts.
• Implement and remediate DISA STIGs.
• Conduct SCAP scans and vulnerability remediation.
• Support RMF activities and POA&M remediation.
• Perform system patching, monitoring, and incident response.
• Support backup, restore, and disaster recovery operations.
• Participate in change management and CCB processes.
• Maintain system documentation and accreditation artifacts.

Skills

Windows Administration

DoD environments

Windows Server 2016+

Windows 11

Security+ CE

RMF/CISSP

Tools

DISA STIGs

SCAP tools

Job description

Tekla Research, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Windows Systems Administrator to support the Naval Research Laboratory SSDD in DoD environments. The role focuses on Windows Server 2016–2022 administration, Windows 11 endpoints, AD/GP/DNS/DHCP, STIG implementation, SCAP scans, RMF, patching, and incident response.

The candidate will support backup and disaster recovery, participate in change control, and maintain accreditation artifacts. Strong DoD experience is required.