Windows Systems Administrator (SME)

Job Description

Job Description

Windows Systems Administrator (SME)

Redstone Arsenal/Huntsville, AL

IPTA's Technology Solutions Team is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our Technology Solutions group, you will work with a team of technologists focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods.

Our Team:

We are looking for talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with "fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service." Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals. We are looking for:

• Smart people with a passion for technology
• Ability to solve challenging business problems
• Self-directed professionals
• Hunger to continually learn and grow

IPTA is looking for great talented people to support the work at the Army Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC). AvMC is the Army's focal point for providing research, development and engineering technology and services for aviation and missile platforms across the life cycle. AvMC's mission is to "deliver collaborative and innovative aviation and missile capabilities for responsive and cost-effective research, development, and life cycle engineering solutions" to equip the Warfighter with the best technology today and tomorrow.

The Windows Server Administrator will provide Tier III IT operations support for both classified and unclassified environments for AvMC. This role is responsible for operating and maintaining Windows-based servers and ensuring service availability, performance, security, and compliance with AvMC and Army directives. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Active Directory, Windows Server, endpoint management, and virtualization technologies, while also supporting cloud integrations and evolving enterprise service delivery models.

Responsibilities:

• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Windows Server, SCCM/Intune, and virtualization platforms

• Support Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) updates to the SOP quarterly or as tasked
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting, automation tools, and CLI-based administration

• Familiarity with Windows security baselines, compliance frameworks, and patch management policies
• Strong troubleshooting skills for Windows OS, server roles, and virtualization issues
• The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Active Directory, Windows Server, endpoint management, and virtualization technologies, while also supporting cloud integrations and evolving enterprise service delivery models
• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022), including domain controllers, file servers, print servers, and application servers
• Manage Active Directory (AD), including user/group management, OU structure, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, and replication
• Operate and monitor physical and virtual infrastructure, including Hyper-V and VMware platforms
• Support backup and restore processes in line with Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs)
• Maintain documentation of server configurations, rack layouts, cabling, power requirements, and capacity planning
• Continuously monitor Windows servers, desktops, and virtualization platforms for availability, health, and performance
• Track and report on capacity utilization, resource consumption, and licensing compliance
• Maintain operational records such as maintenance logs, backup validation history, and asset inventories
• Support and improve Configuration Management (CM) practices in alignment with Army and industry standards
• Maintain and update the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) to track Windows servers, desktops, and dependencies
• Submit all changes via the approved change management system in accordance with the Change Control Review (CCR) process
• Evaluate proposed changes for technical and cybersecurity risk, ensuring compliance with secure configuration baselines

• Perform and document system patching, OS updates, and application upgrades in accordance with OIM policy

Requirements:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (Master's Preferred)
• Great communication and organizational skills
• Fifteen (15) years of prior experience in a similar role
• DoD 8570 Level II/III certification desired
• Active Security Clearance Required

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment related decisions

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