Remote Windows Systems Engineer — AD & STIGs Expert

imagineeer LLC; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Imagineeer seeks a Systems Engineer with strong Windows Server expertise to support and maintain server environments, including AD, custom Windows images, and security/compliance. The role requires 6–10 years of hands-on Windows Server administration (2016/2019/2022) and the ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

You will collaborate with DevOps, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams in a fully remote, distributed setup, focusing on patching, hardening, and vulnerability remediation per

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience as a Systems Engineer or Windows Server Administrator.
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server administration (2016/2019/2022).
• Experience managing Active Directory, Group Policy, and core Windows infrastructure services.
• Experience building and maintaining custom Windows images/templates.
• Experience with system patching, hardening, and compliance (STIGs, NIST, FISMA).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support Windows Server environments across multiple versions/releases.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and core Windows infrastructure services.
• Build, configure, and maintain custom Windows images/templates for standardized deployment.
• Perform system patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management to maintain security and compliance.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive maintenance to ensure high availability.
• Automate system administration tasks using scripting tools (PowerShell, DSC).
• Manage system security configurations, hardening, and compliance with federal standards (NIST, FISMA, STIGs).
• Support vulnerability remediation efforts across Windows server environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to support deployments and system integrations.
• Maintain documentation for server configurations, custom images, and standard operating procedures.
• Partner with Program Management to support contract deliverables and reporting requirements.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Active Directory management

PowerShell scripting

Custom Windows image management

Patching and compliance (NIST/FISMA/ST

Education

Microsoft Certified: Windows Server (MCSA/MCSE or current equivalent)

Tools

PowerShell

DSC

Group Policy

Job description

Imagineeer seeks a Systems Engineer with strong Windows Server expertise to support and maintain server environments, including AD, custom Windows images, and security/compliance. The role requires 6–10 years of hands-on Windows Server administration (2016/2019/2022) and the ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

You will collaborate with DevOps, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams in a fully remote, distributed setup, focusing on patching, hardening, and vulnerability remediation per