Senior Windows Administrator - Onsite (Secret Clearance)

Maximus; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Windows Administrator to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining Windows-based servers and systems, ensuring reliability and security.

This onsite position requires five days per week on-site, an active Secret Security clearance, and 7+ years of related experience. High school diploma or GED is required. Candidates should reside within commuting distance and be prepared for on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Senior Windows Administrator with 7+ years in Windows server environments.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• On-site work five days a week in Annapolis Junction, MD.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows-based server infrastructure, including installation, configuration, and patch management.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies for reliability.
• Experience with Windows-based systems such as Windows 2008/2012R2/2016R2.
• Create and maintain documentation related to system configurations, procedures, and SOPs.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness by implementing backup/restoration strategies.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot local and WAN applications and operating systems.
• Active Secret Clearance is required.
• Requires presence on-site five days per week.
• Collaborate with team to support mission-critical operations across locations.

Skills

Windows Server

Server monitoring

Backup & DR

Documentation

Networking basics

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Active Directory

Patch Management

Backup Software

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Senior Windows Administrator to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining Windows-based servers and systems, ensuring reliability and security.

This onsite position requires five days per week on-site, an active Secret Security clearance, and 7+ years of related experience. High school diploma or GED is required. Candidates should reside within commuting distance and be prepared for on-call rotations.