Windows Server Infrastructure Engineer - Secret clearance

PGTEK; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive PPO medical coverage

401(k) matching plan

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking a Windows Server Infrastructure Engineer to support a mission-critical enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Windows Server administration and infrastructure operations, along with an Active Secret Clearance and CompTIA Security+ certification. Responsibilities include managing server images, ensuring compliance with DoD security standards, and providing infrastructure support across various locations including Montgomery, AL. Competitive benefits and a full-time employment structure are offered.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Strong experience supporting Windows Server environments.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain a mission-critical enterprise Windows Server environment.
• Manage Windows server image management and infrastructure support.
• Ensure IAVA compliance across all production Windows infrastructure servers.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Infrastructure operations

DoD security standards

Image management

Security compliance

Server provisioning

Job description

Base Pay Range

$110,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

Location (Required - Onsite): Mechanicsburg, PA; Ogden, UT; Oklahoma City, OK; Columbus, OH; Montgomery, AL; or San Antonio, TX (You MUST live within 90 minutes of one of these locations)

This person will mostly work out of the city/office closest to them, however you must be comfortable traveling to the other sites from time to time, when needed.

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required

Certification: CompTIA Security+ (required)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Windows Server Infrastructure Engineer to support and maintain a mission‑critical enterprise Windows Server environment for a Federal customer. This role is responsible for Windows server image management, infrastructure support, provisioning, and security compliance across both NIPR and SIPR environments. The ideal candidate has strong technical depth in Windows Server administration, infrastructure operations, and DoD security standards.

Key Responsibilities

Windows Server Engineering & Image Management

• Maintain currency across all supported Windows Server versions, operating system releases (current through current‑2), and approved hardware platforms as defined in B‑tables.
• Build, maintain, and support all Windows Server environment variants, including service packs, hotfixes, and customer‑specific requirements incorporated into standard images.
• Update Windows Server images on a quarterly basis or as required and ensure distribution to all Management and Supplemental stacks enterprise‑wide.
• Provide Windows provisioning support for call orders in coordination with the Windows engineering team.
• Ensure required licenses are available for provisioning and maintain accurate license tracking and compliance.
• Provide daily oversight and guidance to PMO and technical teams for provisioning activities based on DEPS requests.
• Submit daily acceptance criteria and status updates to the customer.

Infrastructure Management & Support

• Provide overall management and support of infrastructure (Management and Supplemental servers) across NIPR and SIPR environments.
• Deploy, configure, and support infrastructure hardware and software, including system updates and required changes.
• Proactively monitor hardware capacity and performance to ensure availability and reliability.
• Obtain, maintain, and leverage performance and utilization monitoring tools (PA & PI) to support internal teams and customer requirements.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure IAVA compliance across all production Windows infrastructure servers in both NIPR and SIPR environments.
• Serve as the primary Host‑Based Security System (HBSS) administrator for all Windows‑based Management and Supplemental stack servers.
• Implement and maintain STIGs for all Windows‑based Management Stacks and Supplemental Site Servers.
• Maintain currency with applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and customer‑mandated security requirements.
• Review, remediate, and track POA&M items resulting from security assessments and findings.
• Maintain compliance with all customer‑required security training and certification requirements.

Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ (Sec+) certification.
• Strong experience supporting Windows Server environments in an enterprise or DoD setting.
• Hands‑on experience with server provisioning, image management, and infrastructure support.
• Familiarity with NIPR/SIPR environments and DoD security standards.
• Ability to work onsite at one of the required locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP certification or demonstrated progress toward obtaining CISSP.
• Experience supporting HPE server infrastructure.
• Prior experience in a federal or defense contracting environment.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for full‑time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long‑Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

EOE, including disability/veterans

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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