Windows Infra & MECM Engineer | Top Secret

CACI International Inc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Windows Infrastructure / Systems Administrator to maintain the Microsoft Windows infrastructure for NSWC Carderock. You will architect MECM, manage OS deployments, patching, Recast and third-party patching, and enforce DoD/DoN baselines with DISA STIGs, delivering secure, results-driven IT support for a mission-critical environment.

The role requires 8+ years in Windows administration, 3+ years with MECM, and a Microsoft certification, along

Qualifications

• 8+ years working in Windows Administration.
• 3+ years working with MECM.
• Holds a Microsoft Professional Certification.

Responsibilities

• MECM Infrastructure: Architect and maintain the MECM hierarchy, including Primary Sites, Distribution Points, and Management Points, Recast Server, WSUS server, and SQL server.
• Lifecycle & OS Deployment: Engineer, harden, and sustain standardized Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022 “Gold Images” utilizing Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and MECM Task Sequences. Manage driver packages and post-OSD configurations.
• Patch & Vulnerability Management: Orchestrate enterprise-wide deployments of Microsoft “Patch Tuesday” updates
• Administer Recast Infrastructure: Install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Recast Management Servers integrated with the MECM environment.
• Manage the third-party application lifecycle leveraging Recast for automated third-party patching, updates, and software deployments.
• Ensure high compliance rates and minimal disruption to operations.
• Cybersecurity Posture: Implement and enforce mandatory DoD/DoN security baselines utilizing DISA STIGs. Perform vulnerability remediation to continuously improve VPA and security compliance posture.
• Asset Intelligence & Reporting: Architect granular hardware and software inventory reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or Recast Server
• Enterprise Scripting: Demonstrate mastery of PowerShell to automate administrative tasks, customize deployments, and develop custom remediation scripts.
• SQL Server Administration: Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances supporting the MECM database, including performance tuning and backup/recovery procedures.
• Virtualization: Experience working with VMware platform
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Provide Tier-3 engineering support to Team 1041, technical codes, and the broader user community.
• Rapidly diagnose and resolve complex software, patch, and OS deployment failures.

Skills

Windows Administration

MECM

PowerShell scripting

Microsoft Certification

Tools

MECM

Job description

CACI International Inc in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Windows Infrastructure / Systems Administrator to maintain the Microsoft Windows infrastructure for NSWC Carderock. You will architect MECM, manage OS deployments, patching, Recast and third-party patching, and enforce DoD/DoN baselines with DISA STIGs, delivering secure, results-driven IT support for a mission-critical environment.

The role requires 8+ years in Windows administration, 3+ years with MECM, and a Microsoft certification, along