Senior Systems Administrator Crane, IN

Barbaricum, LLC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government contractor is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator in Indiana to focus on Windows workstation provisioning and deployment within a secure DoD environment. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining deployment solutions using Microsoft tools, while ensuring compliance with security standards. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience and hold an active DoD Secret clearance. Opportunities exist for professional growth in an innovative and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required; Top Secret clearance preferred.
• 10+ years of professional experience in systems administration supporting enterprise IT environments.
• Demonstrated experience with Windows OS deployment using MDT and/or MECM.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Windows workstation deployment solutions.
• Develop and maintain automated task sequences for standardized deployments.
• Utilize PowerShell scripting to automate system administration processes.

Skills

Windows deployment technologies

PowerShell scripting

System configuration management

Problem-solving skills

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)

Sysprep

Windows ADK

WinPE

Job description

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.

Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join our team.

Barbaricum is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support Systems Engineering for the Maneuver, Surveillance, & Engagement Division at NSWC Crane in Bedford, IN. This role focuses on Windows workstation provisioning, system image management, and automated operating system deployment within a secure DoD environment.

The selected candidate will design, implement, and maintain enterprise workstation deployment solutions while ensuring compliance with DoD security standards. This position requires strong expertise in Windows deployment technologies, scripting, and system configuration management in a hybrid work environment (minimum three days onsite per week).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Windows workstation deployment and provisioning solutions using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and/or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM).
• Develop and maintain automated task sequences to support standardized operating system deployments.
• Build, maintain, and capture Windows system images using Sysprep and WIM capture processes.
• Administer and maintain Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and system configuration baselines across enterprise environments.
• Monitor system configurations, including hardware and software baselines, to ensure operational reliability and compliance with security requirements.
• Utilize PowerShell scripting to automate system administration and deployment processes.
• Maintain Windows deployment infrastructure components including Windows ADK and WinPE.
• Develop and maintain system design documentation, deployment procedures, and configuration standards.
• Provide technical assistance and training to users on systems and software relevant to mission requirements.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity personnel and engineers to ensure systems meet DoD security and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required; Top Secret clearance preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience in systems administration supporting enterprise IT environments.
• Demonstrated experience with Windows OS deployment and provisioning using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and/or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM).
• Experience developing and maintaining task sequences for automated workstation deployments.
• Experience with Sysprep utility and WIM image capture processes.
• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for automation and systems management.
• Experience with Windows ADK and WinPE deployment environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD 8570 Advanced certification (e.g., SecurityX, GCSA, CCSP, or equivalent).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and technical documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Experience supporting DoD or Navy environments, particularly NSWC Crane.
• Familiarity with enterprise endpoint management and compliance frameworks.
• Prior experience working in hybrid or classified environments with strict security requirements.
• Active DoD 8570 Advanced certification (e.g., SecurityX, GCSA, CCSP, or equivalent).

EEO Commitment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.