Lead Windows Administrator

Varmoda Tech; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company located in Washington D.C. is looking for a Mid-Senior level Windows Systems Administrator. This role involves overseeing endpoint management, leading patch management efforts, and ensuring security across IT workflows. Candidates should possess 8-10 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and relevant certifications like CompTIA A+ or MCSE. This position is full-time and requires onsite presence five days a week.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Windows systems administration is required.
• Experience in large-scale enterprise IT environments is necessary.
• Bachelor's degree preferred for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee endpoint management for end-user experience.
• Lead patch management planning and deployment.
• Monitor and remediate security vulnerabilities.

Skills

Windows workstation imaging

Patch management

PowerShell scripting

Active Directory management

Group Policy management

Security best practices implementation

MECM and Intune support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)

BitLocker

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee endpoint management and IT workflows to ensure a secure, reliable, and seamless end-user experience.
• Lead patch management efforts, including planning, testing, and deployment of patches to ensure functionality, compatibility, and minimal disruption to existing infrastructure and applications.
• Proactively monitor and remediate security vulnerabilities in coordination with security teams, implementing measures to mitigate risks.
• Manage automation and workflow optimization for device provisioning, patch management, encryption, software deployment, and other IT workflows.
• Leverage scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Ansible, SCCM, and Intune to streamline and enhance desktop engineering processes.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight of endpoint security and encryption management activities.
• Serve onsite at the Fairchild Building in Washington, D.C., five (5) days per week, ensuring direct support and operational oversight.

Required Experience

• 8-10 years of professional experience in Windows systems administration or a related area as an individual contributor.
• Proven track record in supporting large-scale enterprise IT environments with responsibility for Windows workstation support, imaging, patch management, and software deployment.
• Demonstrated experience managing Active Directory, Group Policy, and enterprise-level system administration

Required Skills

• Expert-level proficiency in Windows workstation imaging, patch management, COTS and GOTS software deployment, encryption, and automation.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Desktop and Server operating systems and associated technologies.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and administrative task management.
• Hands-on expertise with Group Policy management and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of security best practices, including implementing and maintaining security measures within Active Directory.
• In-depth knowledge of Active Directory architecture, design, backup, and recovery solutions.
• Proficiency in BIOS management, BitLocker and encryption-at-rest solutions, Microsoft Administrative tools, M365, and Azure management/reporting systems.
• Skilled in supporting Microsoft Enterprise management systems, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), and Intune/Entra AD.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline (preferred)

Required Certifications

• CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), or equivalent certification.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting