Windows System Administrator (L2)

Footbridge Federal; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Retirement plan / 401(k)

Professional development

Job summary

Footbridge Federal in Odenton, MD seeks an experienced systems engineer to support enterprise infrastructure on a long-term, on-site contract.

The role requires DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, and a strong background in Windows Server, virtualization, and automation. You will drive patching, deployments, and disaster recovery within a mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years supporting complex enterprise systems and server infrastructures.
• Advanced proficiency with Windows Server administration, virtualization, and core networking.
• Proven expertise in automated deployment, system troubleshooting, and baseline hardening.
• Hands-on experience with automated scripting, DevOps methodologies, and CI/CD concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage server capacity, apply system patches, and deploy software across enterprise infrastructure.
• Handle system restoration, routine operational maintenance, and disaster recovery processes.
• Set up, rack, and connect server hardware, workstation systems, and network cabling.
• Assess innovative technical tools to enhance CI/CD and automation practices.
• Oversee network, voice, video, and server performance using enterprise monitoring systems.

Skills

Enterprise systems support

Windows Server administration

Automation & troubleshooting

DevOps & CI/CD concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

• Manage server capacity, apply system patches, and deploy software across enterprise infrastructure.
• Handle system restoration, routine operational maintenance, and disaster recovery processes.
• Set up, rack, and connect server hardware, workstation systems, and network cabling.
• Assess innovative technical tools to enhance continuous integration and automation practices.
• Oversee network, voice, video, and server performance using enterprise monitoring systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years supporting complex enterprise systems and server infrastructures.
• Advanced proficiency with Windows Server administration, virtualized hosting, and core networking.
• Proven expertise in automated deployment, system troubleshooting, and baseline hardening.
• Valid DoD 8570 IAT Level II credential (such as Security+ CE).
• Active TS/SCI clearance accompanied by a Full Scope Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (or 5 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree).

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with automated scripting, DevOps methodologies, and CI/CD concepts.

Required Skills

• 10+ years supporting complex enterprise systems and server infrastructures.
• Advanced proficiency with Windows Server administration, virtualized hosting, and core networking.
• Proven expertise in automated deployment, system troubleshooting, and baseline hardening.
• Valid DoD 8570 IAT Level II credential (such as Security+ CE).
• Active TS/SCI clearance accompanied by a Full Scope Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (or 5 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree).

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with automated scripting, DevOps methodologies, and CI/CD concepts.

Security Clearance

• Level: TS/SCI

Travel or Schedule

• Supports continuous 24/7 technical mission operations.

Long-term contract opportunity On-site work arrangement Supports continuous 24/7 technical mission operations.

• Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

About Footbridge

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.