Windows Engineer

A2 Federal; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A2 Federal seeks a Windows/AD Engineer to build, secure, and sustain the Microsoft Windows and Windows Server environment in support of Scalable GEOINT Architecture. You will implement STIG/IAVM-compliant installations and help automate enterprise configuration management.

Responsibilities include creating secure Windows/Server installations, managing Army Active Directory services, implementing MECM-based automation, integrating GOTS/COTS/open-source software with AD and PKI, and maintaining

Responsibilities

• Create and evolve secure Windows/Server installations per STIG guidance.
• Identify conflicts and develop POA&M and resolution plan.
• Install and manage Army Active Directory services.
• Automate configuration management with MECM and related tooling.
• Integrate GOTS, COTS, and open-source software with AD/PKI.
• Monitor systems and resolve issues within two hours.
• Analyze user requirements to automate or optimize processes.
• Incorporate security with test procedures, vulnerability scans, and audit changes.

Job description

Builds, secures, and sustains the Microsoft Windows and Windows Server environment for the Scalable GEOINT Architecture. Creates and evolves secure OS installations to STIG/IAVM requirements, supports Army Active Directory, and automates enterprise configuration management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and evolve secure installations of Microsoft Windows and Windows Server as required by published guides and accreditation authorities (IAVM, STIG).
• Identify STIG and configuration guidance that conflicts with mission efficiency and availability, describe the conflict, and develop a resolution plan and POA&M.
• Install, manage, configure, troubleshoot, and ensure availability of Army Active Directory services.
• Implement and maintain automated enterprise configuration management (e.g., MECM) for all possible IT functions; identify limitations and manual steps.
• Install, operate, and integrate GOTS, COTS, and open-source software with AD and/or PKI as appropriate.
• Monitor systems to identify and resolve issues within two hours of occurrence; maintain and troubleshoot systems, recommend solutions, and implement accepted fixes.
• Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems.
• Incorporate security throughout all work: develop certification test procedures, evaluate and implement security configurations through security checklists and vulnerability scanning, and ensure audit integration and change management.