Enterprise Windows Administration Support Services (EWASS) Windows Server Lead

S2i2-Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional certifications support

Leadership accessible to all employees

Regular company updates

Client networking social engagements

Team-building activities

Job summary

S2i2 is seeking a Windows Server Lead in Columbus to guide a mission-critical DLA program on-site. You will direct technical projects, mentor staff, and ensure enterprise Windows environments are secure, stable, and high-performing.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, documentation, briefings, and collaboration with vendor managers and government stakeholders to deliver effective solutions and high user satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Seven years of progressive IT experience.
• At least five projects in relevant tasks, with one completed in the last three years.
• Hands-on Windows Server administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for the Windows team and direct technical work.
• Prepare documentation, briefings, and on-site installations.
• Coordinate with project managers and government stakeholders.
• Mentor staff and ensure security, stability, and performance of enterprise Windows environments.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Leadership

Project leadership

Mentoring staff

Job description

Location: Work Schedule: On-site, Monday through Friday

Clearance: Active Secret or Top-Secret or TS/SCI

Application Deadline: October 5, 2026

Description

Join a mission-critical team supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) as the Windows Server Lead. In this hands-on leadership role, you will direct technical projects, mentor staff, and ensure the stability, security, and performance of enterprise Windows environments serving a nationally significant mission.

Provide technical leadership and oversight on complex projects, performing in-depth analysis and producing thorough documentation. Prepare and deliver briefings and presentations.

Lead and mentor the team in on-site management and installations. Independently install, operate, maintain, configure, troubleshoot, and repair IT systems, devices, software, and connectivity.

Support project planning and execution, reviewing work products for accuracy, design adherence, and alignment with user requirements and schedules.

Collaborate closely with vendor project managers, technical points of contact, and government stakeholders to ensure effective solutions and high user satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead for the Windows team: direct technical work, prepare documentation and briefings, lead on-site installations, review work products for quality and schedule alignment, and coordinate with the S2i2 project manager and DLA technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

We are seeking a driven technical leader with deep expertise in enterprise Windows administration. The ideal candidate demonstrates initiative, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of progressive IT experience
• Experience must include at least five projects in technical areas relevant to the Statement of Work, with at least one project completed within the past three (3) years
• Hands-on knowledge and experience in all aspects of Windows Server administration

DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification at IAT Level II, Only ONE (1) of the following: CompTIA Security+ CE, CySA+, GIAC GSEC, GICSP, EC-Council CND, ISC2 SSCP, Cisco CCNA Security) or IAT Level III (ex., ISC2 CISSP or Associate, ISACA CISA, CompTIA CASP+ CE, GIAC GCED, GIAC GCIH, Cisco CCNP Security, ISC2 CCSP)

Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority, only ONE (1) of the following:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Okta Certified Administrator, ISA CCST Level I, CISA ICS Cybersecurity, Infoblox CDCA, GIAC GCWN, MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate, Microsoft 365 Messaging Administrator Associate, AWS Certified Security Specialty, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or Associate, Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate

About S2i2

S2i2 is a growing company with a supportive and inclusive culture and many opportunities for professional development and growth. We have created a supportive, family-like work environment where contributions are recognized. Regular company updates and open lines of communication with leadership fosters collaboration within the company.

We are proud to include

• Support to achieve professional certifications and degrees
• Leadership that is accessible to all employees
• Regular company updates
• Client networking social engagements
• Monthly team-building activities (past examples: Top Golf)
• Supporting our community - including veterans

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.