Senior Windows SysAdmin & Security Operations

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research is seeking a System Administrator to provide day-to-day infrastructure and customer support within a DOE on-prem environment. You will administer Windows Server environments, manage backups, and support vulnerability management, incident response, and security posture efforts.

The role requires 7–10 years IT experience, a relevant degree, and US citizenship for federal background checks. Experience with Tenable/Nessus and Azure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field or equivalent relevant experience; Master’s Degree preferred.
• CompTIA A+ or ITIL certification preferred
• 7-10 years of experience in information technology, systems administration or other IT related field.
• Candidates must be US citizens (no dual citizens) with the ability to pass a federal background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows Server 2019/2022 environments, including installation, configuration, upgrades, security patches, and scheduled maintenance.
• Monitor backup/storage systems, troubleshoot alerts, and ensure recovery readiness.
• Perform vulnerability scanning and remediation using Tenable/Nessus; collaborate with EITS on scan outcomes.
• Support high level incident response, triage technical issues, and document remediation actions.
• Participate in infrastructure initiatives (e.g., Windows 2016 retirement, IIS/logging enhancements) and security authorization evidence preparation.
• Support operational security hygiene through service account review and password rotation coordination.
• Contribute to documentation and Records Management collaboration across CMEI program offices.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Azure networking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/CS

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Tenable/Nessus

Azure

Job description

ASM Research is seeking a System Administrator to provide day-to-day infrastructure and customer support within a DOE on-prem environment. You will administer Windows Server environments, manage backups, and support vulnerability management, incident response, and security posture efforts.

The role requires 7–10 years IT experience, a relevant degree, and US citizenship for federal background checks. Experience with Tenable/Nessus and Azure is preferred.