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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Windows System Administrator (SA 0) (Government) - **Company:** AT&T Inc. - **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States - **Salary:** $57,200.0 - $90,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Automation of Tests, Backup Devices, Client Server Models, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Data Files, Data Integrity, Desktop Computing, Ethernet, File Server, Monitoring of Systems, Information Technology Operations, Network Interface, Performance Tuning, Server Administration, Server Virtualization, Software Configuration Management, Wide Area Networks, Backup and Restore, Software Distribution, System Availability, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Network Support, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8983521/windows-system-administrator-sa-0-government ## About the Role High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, technical certification, military training, or equivalent hands-on experience in information technology, systems administration, or a related technical field preferred. * Basic understanding of Windows operating systems, workstation/server administration, user account support, software installation, patching, and system troubleshooting. * Foundational knowledge of IT infrastructure concepts, including physical and virtual servers, desktop systems, LAN/WAN connectivity, backups, system monitoring, and hardware/software configuration. * Ability to follow established procedures for system administration, incident response, documentation, inventory updates, and installation planning in a mission-focused operational environment. * Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot routine hardware, software, and connectivity issues and escalate complex issues to senior technical staff, vendors, application teams, or network support groups as appropriate. * Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records, support system configuration integrity, and contribute to technical documentation and standard operating procedures. * Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate with internal teams, customers, vendors, and technical support groups in a professional manner. * Ability to work in a fast-paced, 24x7 support environment and participate in on-call, shift, or after-hours support as required by program needs. * Ability to learn new tools, technologies, and processes quickly and apply guidance from senior administrators to support system availability, reliability, and security. * Must be able to meet applicable RIS I program, customer, security, and access requirements, including any required background investigation, clearance eligibility, or site-specific access requirements. ## Description The RIS I Windows System Administrator plays a critical role in supporting secure, reliable, and mission-focused IT operations across the program. The role requires strong technical troubleshooting skills, disciplined system administration practices, and the ability to coordinate with customers, vendors, application teams, and network support groups to resolve issues, implement upgrades, and sustain mission-critical services., * The Windows System Administrator will be responsible for administrating day-to-day IT systems to include system availability, backup/restore, configuration changes, maintaining and patching both physical and virtual. * Installs new software releases, system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches and resolves software related problems. Troubleshoot hardware and software. * Performs system backups and recovery, possibly using non-standard tools and methods. Maintains data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity. * Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures for Devop environments. * Ability to research and recommend new solutions. * Coordinating timely resolution of problems related to computing hardware and software. Involves consulting with clients, hardware and software vendors, application programmers and the networking (WAN/LAN) support groups. Includes direct technical support for all products delivered in this 7x24 hour environment. * Responsible for monitoring and responding to technical hardware and software problems utilizing a variety of testing tools and techniques for desktop, servers, LAN/WAN, voice or video networks. * Performs capacity planning, system administration, system tuning, problem analysis, and hardware/software upgrades. * Develops administrative policies, documentation, and procedures to ensure that assets are properly maintained and operated. * May install and configure workstations, servers, printers, and data, voice or video network components. * Performs testing and establishes system acceptance criteria on current and new hardware and software. * Coordinates the delivery and staging of client/server hardware and software including Ethernet wiring for the workstation and file server platforms. * Configures and builds the server hardware and network interfaces to meet client and vendor technical specifications. * Completes documentation needed for inventory and installation planning. 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