Senior AWS Windows Systems Admin for Government Platform

VTG Defense

Springfield (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

VTG Defense seeks a Senior Windows Systems Administrator to deliver and support a COTS platform for a government customer in Springfield, VA. You will install and manage Windows servers within an AWS cloud, ensuring secure, high-availability operations.

Key duties include implementing security requirements with the ISSO, scripting for automation, troubleshooting Tier 2/3 issues, and maintaining backups and disaster recovery on a mission-critical platform.

Qualifications

Senior-level Windows sysadmin experience with enterprise-scale COTS applications.
Active Security+ or SecurityX certification.
Scripting/automation experience in AWS environments.
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph or eligibility.
Experience with EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch and AD/DNS/DHCP concepts.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and manage Windows servers hosting the COTS platform.
Administer Windows servers in the customer's AWS environment for availability and security.
Implement security requirements with the ISSO and translate directives to configuration.
Provide troubleshooting and support across Tier 2/3 for hosting environment.
Develop automation scripts to optimize operational efficiency.
Manage backups, disaster recovery, and security patching.
Perform regular security assessments to stay compliant with federal frameworks.