Senior Windows Systems Administrator: Azure, Security & Automation

HEPCO, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Job summary

HEPCO, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage Windows Server environments, AD, cybersecurity, Azure, and virtualization. The role focuses on security controls, vulnerability management, and automation using PowerShell.

Responsibilities include administering AD, Windows Server versions, Office 365, Azure, EDR tools, and disaster recovery; implementing Zero Trust and least-privilege access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, GPO, cybersecurity, and TCP/IP networking.
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability assessments and security frameworks (CIS/NIST).
• Experience with Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Experience administering endpoint security and EDR solutions.
• Strong virtualization, asset management, and PowerShell scripting skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work well in a collaborative team.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Active Directory: user accounts, security groups, and GPOs.
• Administer Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 environments.
• Support Office 365, file clusters, and print servers.
• Configure OS baselines for Windows servers/workstations.
• Install, patch, and upgrade Windows OS.
• Implement security controls per CIS/NIST; conduct vulnerability mitigations.
• Support Zero Trust architecture implementation.
• Maintain endpoint security/EDR tools.
• Apply least-privilege access controls.
• Deploy/manage resources in Azure.
• Configure/optimize virtual environments.
• Track IT assets through lifecycle management.
• Write and troubleshoot PowerShell scripts.
• Diagnose system/app issues and provide staff support.
• Implement disaster recovery and replication for critical systems.

Skills

Active Directory

Windows Server

Group Policy

PowerShell

Azure

Endpoint Security

EDR

Vulnerability Mgmt

TCP/IP Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or MIS

Job description

HEPCO, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage Windows Server environments, AD, cybersecurity, Azure, and virtualization. The role focuses on security controls, vulnerability management, and automation using PowerShell.

Responsibilities include administering AD, Windows Server versions, Office 365, Azure, EDR tools, and disaster recovery; implementing Zero Trust and least-privilege access.