Secret-Cleared Windows Engineer – Onsite Norfolk

Critical Solutions; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Critical Solutions is seeking a Windows Systems Engineer to support our federal customer onsite in Norfolk, VA. The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance and focuses on Windows Server administration and security compliance.

You will patch, configure, and maintain Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, perform IAVA remediation, and ensure STIG compliance within a large-scale enterprise environment. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with active DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT or related field.
• Current Security+ certification is required.
• Experience with Windows Server administration and security practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Windows Server patching, IAVA remediation, and security compliance across environments.
• Build, configure, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 systems.
• Support full IT infrastructure lifecycle: planning, installation, admin, monitoring, upgrades, decommissioning.
• Ensure Windows Server platforms meet policies, security requirements, and standards.
• Identify and resolve OS, infrastructure, patching, and application issues.
• Perform STIG remediation and support cybersecurity compliance activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and vendors on projects.

Skills

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Current Security+ certification

Windows Server administration

Education

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

Tools

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

Job description

Critical Solutions is seeking a Windows Systems Engineer to support our federal customer onsite in Norfolk, VA. The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance and focuses on Windows Server administration and security compliance.

You will patch, configure, and maintain Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, perform IAVA remediation, and ensure STIG compliance within a large-scale enterprise environment. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.