Windows Engineer

ManTech; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ManTech is seeking a skilled Windows Systems Administrator in Chantilly, VA, to join our IT team. The role involves maintaining, enhancing, and securing the Windows infrastructure, all while contributing to national security.

Qualified candidates will have significant experience with Windows systems, particularly in environments requiring security compliance, including a current TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience with Windows systems.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory, LDAP, and Centrify.
• Experience applying security patches within enterprise systems.
• Ability to manage environments running Windows Server.
• Experience with antivirus solutions including Symantec and McAfee.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the organization's Windows infrastructure.
• Research and resolve operating system problems.
• Troubleshoot operating system issues with cross-functional teams.
• Build and manage Windows servers and configuration baselines.
• Apply security and firmware patches promptly.

Skills

Active Directory

LDAP

Centrify

PowerShell scripting

Security patching

Windows Server (2008/2012/2016)

SCOM (System Center Operations Manager)

Microsoft Exchange

Network configuration (LAN, SAN, TCP/IP)

VMware

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

MANTECH seeks a skilled and motivated Windows Systems Administrator to join our team of top Information Technology and Analytic professionals in Chantilly, VA.

You will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the Sponsor’s Windows environment, contributing to national security through technical excellence. This dynamic role is embedded in an innovative Big Data ecosystem where collaboration and growth are encouraged.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• You will help sustain and improve the organization’s Windows infrastructure as part of a collaborative systems team. Your focus will span operations, security, and integration of hardware and software.
• Research and resolve operating system problems efficiently and accurately in adherence to organizational standards.
• Troubleshoot operating system issues and collaborate with cross‑functional teams including application development and networking.
• Build and harden Windows servers, establish and manage configuration baselines.
• Plan, test, install, integrate, and maintain new or updated operating systems.
• Apply security and firmware patches promptly; assist in maintaining patch management strategies.
• Test and integrate new hardware and software components.
• Manage the lifecycle of operating systems.
• Design interfaces to external systems and maintain thorough documentation on system configurations and processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 7+ years of relevant experience with Windows systems.
• Experience with complex system architectures and interconnected data environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Active Directory, LDAP, and Centrify for domain management.
• Experience and proficiency applying security patches within enterprise systems.
• Experience scripting in PowerShell, VB, or similar tools.
• Experience and ability to manage environments running Windows Server 2008/2012/2016.
• Experience with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) and Access Control Service (ACS).
• Experience with Microsoft Exchange, Outlook, and antivirus solutions including Symantec and McAfee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with LAN, SAN, TCP/IP, and Cisco network configurations.
• MCSE or MCITP certifications.
• Experience with VMware 5+ and a VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) credential.

Security Clearance Requirements

• An active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Physical Requirements

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to use hands to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information.