Windows System Administrator 1/2

dstaffing; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Health/Dental/Vision Benefits

Excellent 401K plans

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

dstaffing is looking for an experienced Windows System Administrator to manage IT systems in the United States, Maryland. In this role, you will ensure system availability, perform backups, manage configurations, and assist with system audits.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience. Attractive benefits include health insurance and a robust 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a System Administrator.
• Experience in managing both physical and virtual IT systems.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day IT systems across physical and virtual environments.
• Ensure system availability and perform backup and restore operations.
• Manage configuration changes and conduct routine hardware and software audits.

Skills

System Administration

Configuration Management

Security Auditing

Performance Tuning

Backup and Restore Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Windows System Administrator with 5+ years of experience to manage day‑to‑day IT systems across physical and virtual environments. Responsibilities include ensuring system availability, performing backup and restore operations, managing configuration changes, patching, installing and upgrading software, tuning performance, installing security auditing software, maintaining data integrity, developing standard operating procedures, providing technical oversight during installations and recovery projects, conducting routine hardware and software audits, maintaining a configuration database, responding to alerts, troubleshooting, and collaborating with vendors.

Why Work for Us?

• No red tape!
• Competitive salaries
• Great Health/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Excellent 401K plans
• Limitless environment where you matter
• Recognition of outstanding work and other employee incentives
• Opportunities for advancement

Requirements / Eligibility

• Active high‑level authorization to view non‑disclosed information that requires an investigative screening exam, and must meet the minimum job requirements specified for the position.
• All information provided is subject to verification.
• A security background check is required; a prior completed background check is a plus.

Qualifications

Five (5) years of experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of System Administrator experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

Alternate Qualifications

Ten (10) years of experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Five (5) years of System Administrator experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 Certification (Security + Preferred).

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer.