Windows/Nutanix Administrator

Scientific Research Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 115,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation seeks an experienced Windows Systems Administrator to sustain and optimize a DoD-grade Windows domain and Horizon View VDI on Nutanix. You will manage AD, DNS, GPOs, and STIG compliance while supporting a secure, scalable enterprise environment.

The role demands 5+ years in enterprise/DoD settings, strong PowerShell skills, and expertise across Windows Server 2016–2022, AD, and Horizon View. U.S. citizenship and security clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Five plus years as a Windows Systems Administrator in an enterprise or DoD environment.
• Five plus years with VMware Horizon View (VDI) administration.
• Five plus years with Nutanix HCI (AHV, Prism, Files, or Objects).
• Strong expertise in Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and Windows 10/11 (DoD-hardened).
• Proficient in Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell scripting.
• Familiarity with STIGs, RMF, and DoD compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Sustaining day-to-day operations of Windows domain, Horizon View VDI, and Nutanix environment.
• Administering AD, DNS, GPOs, DHCP, and STIGing domain controllers and servers.
• Managing Horizon View VDI including Gold Image management, patching, STIGing, and profiles.

Skills

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

VDI - Horizon View

Nutanix HCI (AHV/Prism)

Active Directory & GPO

PowerShell scripting

DoD compliance (STIG/RMF)

Tools

FSLogix

SCCM / MECM / WSUS

HBSS / ACAS

Job description

Salary Statement

Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $115,000.00/Yr. - USD $191,650.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Description

• Sustaining day-to-day operations of both the Windows domain, the Horizon View Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and full enterprise Nutanix environment
• Administrating Active Directory (AD), Domain Name System (DNS), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) as well as, STIGing the Domain Controllers and Member Servers among other actions
• Administrating the Horizon View VDI solution which includes Gold Image management, patching, STIGing, and Profile Management Solutions e.g. FSLogix and Profile Unity

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Requirements

• Five plus years of experience as a Windows Systems Administrator in an enterprise or DoD environment

• Five plus years of hands‑on experience with VMware/Omnissa Horizon View (VDI) administration

• Five plus years experience with Nutanix HCI (AHV, Prism, Files, or Objects)

• Strong expertise with:

  • Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

  • Windows 10/11 (DoD- hardened environments)

  • Active Directory and Group Policy

  • PowerShell scripting for administration and automation

• Familiarity with STIGs, RMF, and DoD compliance requirements

Desired Skills

• Prior support of NORAD, USNORTHCOM, or combatant command environments

• Experience with:

  • FSLogix

  • SCCM / MECM / WSUS

  • Endpoint security tools (HBSS, ACAS, or equivalents)

• Understanding of zero trust or modern DoD security architectures

• Ability to support 24x7 operational mission environments

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET/SCI ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

• No Travel Required

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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