Senior Windows Systems Admin — AWS Cloud (TS/SCI)

VT Group (VTG); Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is seeking a Senior Windows Systems Administrator to join our Springfield, VA team, delivering and supporting a government COTS platform. The role focuses on end-to-end installation, management, and optimization of Windows servers in a secure AWS cloud, ensuring stability and performance through proactive administration and Tier 2/3 troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate has TS/SCI clearance (or eligible), Security+ or SecurityX, and strong background in Active Directory, AWS

Qualifications

• Senior-level Windows server administration for enterprise-scale COTS apps.
• Clearance: TS/SCI (or eligible) and Security+ or SecurityX.
• Experience scripting/automation in AWS environments.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, configuration, and management of Windows servers hosting the COTS platform.
• Administer Windows servers in the AWS environment, ensuring availability and security.
• Collaborate with ISSO to implement security requirements and translate directives into configurations.
• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the COTS platform and IT systems.
• Manage infrastructure, including configuration, security, and day-to-day operations.
• Monitor system health, resolve operational problems, and tune performance.
• Escalate as Tier 2/3 problem identification and resolution for the hosting environment.
• Install operating systems, COTS software, and required supporting components.
• Isolate and resolve complex hardware/software issues involving the COTS app and cloud infra.
• Troubleshoot, maintain integrity, and configure network components for reliability.
• Escalate issues and communicate platform status to management and customers.
• Develop automation scripts to improve operational efficiency.
• Implement and manage backup operations and disaster recovery plans.
• Conduct regular security assessments and apply patches for federal security compliance.

Skills

Windows Server administration

AWS cloud experience

Active Directory / GP / DNS / DHCP

Security+ or SecurityX

TS/SCI clearance (or eligible)

Scripting / Automation

COTS hosting in government env

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

US Intelligence Community experience

Tools

CloudFormation

EC2 / S3 / IAM / VPC / CloudWatch

Windows Server management tooling

Job description

VT Group (VTG) is seeking a Senior Windows Systems Administrator to join our Springfield, VA team, delivering and supporting a government COTS platform. The role focuses on end-to-end installation, management, and optimization of Windows servers in a secure AWS cloud, ensuring stability and performance through proactive administration and Tier 2/3 troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate has TS/SCI clearance (or eligible), Security+ or SecurityX, and strong background in Active Directory, AWS