Senior Systems Administrator: AD, Security & Azure Expert

Starcom; Manassas, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Starcom in Manassas, VA seeks an experienced IT professional to manage Windows Server ecosystems, AD/GPO, security controls, and cloud resources. The role emphasizes hardening endpoints, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery planning.

You will implement EDR solutions, maintain Office 365 and Azure environments, and apply NIST/CIS controls to ensure compliance across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS or related field.
• Certifications in Security+ / MSA / MCSE are a plus.
• Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-900, AZ-104) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain OS baselines for Windows Servers and Workstations.
• Implement, install, configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and evaluate Windows OS.
• Enhance security by hardened settings and least privilege policies.
• Support disaster recovery and replication for critical systems.
• Configure and manage Azure resources and cloud services.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and align with CIS/NIST frameworks.

Skills

Active Directory

Group Policy Objects

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

PowerShell Scripting

EDR Solutions

Zero-Trust Architecture

Azure Cloud Services

Vulnerability Assessments

Asset Management

TCP/IP Networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / MIS

Security+ / AZ-900 / AZ-104 / MCSE (preferred)

Microsoft 365 Administrator (MSA) (preferred)

Tools

PowerShell

VMware

Hyper-V

Azure

Office 365

Job description

Starcom in Manassas, VA seeks an experienced IT professional to manage Windows Server ecosystems, AD/GPO, security controls, and cloud resources. The role emphasizes hardening endpoints, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery planning.

You will implement EDR solutions, maintain Office 365 and Azure environments, and apply NIST/CIS controls to ensure compliance across the enterprise.