ME00696-Senior Windows System Administrator

Momentum Engineering, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 155,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

minimum of 3 weeks PTO

company sponsored group medical plan

company paid dental

vision

life insurance

STD/LTD plans

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. is seeking a senior Windows System Administrator to join a high‑performing Agile team operating within SAFe for a complex, fast‑paced national security program.

You will provide daily systems administration across multiple systems with a broad geographic footprint, respond to system engineering requests, deploy and sustain new capabilities, and maintain a strong security posture aligned with NSA Full Scope Poly requirements.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph is required.
• At least 7 years of Windows administration experience.
• At least 7 years in information security management, governance, risk, compliance, and operations security.
• At least 5 years with Windows AD/DNS, GPOs, SCCM, Exchange.
• Experience with Windows Command Line, PowerShell, and scripting.
• Strong understanding of security principles, architectures, and standards.
• Experience with IAVA management, networking basics, and VMware environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain multiple Windows server environments and address patching and AD configuration issues.
• Use enterprise monitoring tools to detect, assess, and respond to alerts.
• Provide technical support and collaborate with partner workgroups across departments.
• Execute IAVA responses and system security scans; remediate findings.
• Deploy patches and security updates to designated sites; perform monthly scans.
• Document procedures clearly and accurately; respond to calls and emails promptly.
• Plan IT enhancements and support project-related work; assist in change control.

Skills

Windows administration

Active Directory & DNS

Group Policy Objects

PowerShell

IAVA management

VMware

Exchange administration

Information security governance

Security compliance

Security scanning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Tools

SCCM

Exchange Management Shell

PowerShell scripting

VMware

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking a senior Windows System Administrator to join a high‑performing Agile team operating within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) in support of a complex, fast‑paced program
• The selected candidate will provide daily systems administration and operations and maintenance support across multiple systems with a broad geographic footprint
• Key responsibilities include responding to system engineering requests that support operational requirements, as well as engineering, deploying, and sustaining new capabilities within the environment

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintaining multiple virtual server clusters and addressing system scan findings, vulnerability management patching, and Active Directory configuration issues
• Using enterprise monitoring tools to detect, assess, and respond to alerts
• Providing technical support to partner workgroups on overlapping efforts while maintaining strong interdepartmental collaboration
• Managing Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning in accordance with applicable System Security Plans, ensuring vulnerabilities are identified and remediated quickly and accurately
• Initiating IAVA responses and system security scans, completing remediation actions, deploying patches and security updates to designated sites, and executing monthly security scans
• Identifying and resolving hardware and software problems
• Proactively notifying customers when test infrastructure delays may affect their ability to complete business functions on time and communicating system outages and publishing status updates to users, as needed
• Authoring and maintaining clear, accurate, and concise documentation
• Responding to calls and emails in a timely and professional manner
• Planning and implementing IT enhancements and supporting project‑related work
• Responding to system administration, operations, and maintenance issues on an on‑call basis when required

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Must have at least 7 years of Windows administration experience
• Must have at least 7 years of experience in information security management, with demonstrated expertise in security governance, risk management, compliance, and operational security functions
• Must have at least 5 years of experience with each of the following:
• Implementing and managing Windows Active Directory and DNS environments
• Creating and managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
• Microsoft SCCM
• Microsoft Exchange administration and Exchange Management Shell
• Must have experience with Windows Command Line, PowerShell, and PowerShell scripting
• Strong understanding of advanced security protocols, standards, and information security principles is a must
• Experience with software and security architectures
• Hands‑on experience with IAVA management
• Hands‑on experience supporting users, optimizing system operations, and monitoring enterprise IT systems
• Commitment to best practices, including compliance with maintenance windows and change control procedures
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems, VMware, and networking technologies including switches, routers, LANs, and cabling
• Must have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field and 12 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience documenting and supporting security accreditation and certification activities
• Experience with network security technologies, including multi‑domain solutions, PKI, SSPs, and vulnerability assessments
• Experience with data center design and configuration, including rack‑and‑stack, power planning, and equipment placement
• Experience with VMware
• Experience using automation tools such as Ansible or SaltStack
• Experience serving in a System Administrator role supporting software configuration management and development environments

• Exempt hourly position.
• 11 paid holidays
• minimum of 3 weeks PTO
• company sponsored group medical plan
• company paid dental
• vision
• life insurance
• STD/LTD plans
• Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

155,000 - 215,000 USD per year(AJ6)