Sr. Window Systems Administrator

Amyx, Inc.; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development Reimbursement

Job summary

Amyx, Inc. is seeking a Senior Windows Systems Administrator to support DISA’s Hybrid Cloud computing environment. The position is primarily located in Mechanicsburg, PA, and involves managing Windows Server environments.

The ideal candidate should have at least five years of experience in Windows System Administration, relevant certifications, and a DoD Secret Clearance. Benefits include medical plans, flexible spending accounts, and a robust retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant Windows Server System Administration experience.
• IAT Level II certification required.
• Windows Operating System certification needed.
• Fully adjudicated DoD Secret Clearance essential.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Windows Server operating environments.
• Install and support secure remote access applications.
• Perform backup and recovery functions.
• Utilize Windows scripting to automate tasks.

Skills

Windows Server System Administration

Windows Operating System certification

Network configuration and management

Active Directory management

Scripting (PowerShell, Ansible)

Education

IAT Level II certification

Five years relevant experience

Tools

Citrix

VMWare

Splunk

Job description

Job Locations

US-MD-Ft. Meade | US-PA-Mechanicsburg | US-OK-Oklahoma City | US-UT-Hill AFB

Overview

Amyx is seeking to hire a Senior Windows Systems Administrator to support DISA’s Hybrid Cloud computing environment on‑site at one of their six (6) locations in the U.S. (Fort Meade, MD; Crystal City, VA; Mechanicsburg, PA; Montgomery, AL; Oklahoma City, OK; Ogden, UT). The position will primarily support Windows operating systems running on multiple versions, within physical, virtual or cloud‑based operating environments.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, manage, and troubleshoot MS Windows Server (2019 or newer) operating environments and associated components such as the Registry and Active Directory (AD).
• Configure and sustain operating environments aligning with DISA specifications as related to specific network and storage components and tool suites.
• Install, configure, administer, and support secure remote access utilities and applications including Citrix, Forefront Identity Manager, MS Identity Manager, Microsoft IIS, Secure Web Access, Virtualization (Hypervisor, VMWare), NetScaler, and RDP.
• Proactively monitor operating environments using Enterprise Systems Management toolsets to identify and correct server performance issues.
• Manage clustering at the OS level using clustering software (e.g., Veritas Clustering, MS Cluster Server).
• Utilize Windows scripting (Ansible, PowerShell, JavaScript) to optimize and automate system administration tasks.
• Perform backup and recovery functions for Windows server environments.
• Implement and sustain AD solutions, including policy management and compliance with hardening guidance in DISA STIGs.
• Leverage DISA security tools (ACAS, Splunk, HBSS, Trellix, Microsoft Defender, Enterprise Security Posture System (ESPS), etc.) to monitor and mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Manage all assigned tickets (incident, problem, change, service requests, etc.) in accordance with DISA policies and SLAs.
• Attend meetings, participate in conference calls, and respond to email/ticket requests to ensure support is provided.
• Communicate accurate information.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum five (5) years of relevant Windows Server System Administration experience.
• IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, SSCP, CYSA+, GICSP, GSEC or CCNA Security) and 50 credits of continuing education every 3 years.
• Windows Operating System certification (e.g., MCSA, MCSE Server Infrastructure, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, etc.).
• Fully adjudicated (non‑interim) DoD Secret Clearance to access and provide SIPRNET support at a DISA location.

Desired:

• Experience with one other operating system (RHEL, Solaris, HP‑UX, or AIX).
• Familiarity with Unix scripting languages (Bash, Bourne, Korn, or Perl).
• Prefer candidates who have worked in a DoD environment previously, particularly DISA if possible.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Roth.
• Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions.
• Short Term Disability.
• Long Term Disability.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Wellness Program.
• PTO.
• 11 Holidays.
• Professional Development Reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyx is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

Physical Demands

Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.