Senior Windows System Administrator – On-Prem Security & IR

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

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a System Administrator to support the DOE on-prem infrastructure, including server administration, patching, backups, and security posture.

You will administer Windows Server 2019/2022, monitor backups, perform vulnerability management with Tenable/Nessus, and assist with incident response and remediation actions. This role requires US citizenship and a federal background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in information technology or systems administration.
• Candidates must be US 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 incident response, triage issues, and document remediation actions.
• Participate in infrastructure initiatives and security authorization evidence preparation.
• Support 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

Tenable/Nessus

Incident response

Azure networking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/CS or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

CompTIA A+ or ITIL certification preferred

Tools

Tenable/Nessus

Azure

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a System Administrator to support the DOE on-prem infrastructure, including server administration, patching, backups, and security posture.

You will administer Windows Server 2019/2022, monitor backups, perform vulnerability management with Tenable/Nessus, and assist with incident response and remediation actions. This role requires US citizenship and a federal background check.