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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Windows/RHEL System Administrator - Huntsville, Alabama - **Company:** Davidson Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Agile Methodology, Server Message Block, CompTIA Security+, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Network File Systems, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Remote File Sharing, Ansible, Prometheus, Runbook, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Configuration Management, Software Deployment, Virtualization Technology, Batch Scripting, Delivery Pipeline, HybridCloud, Gitlab, Git, SC Clearance, Gitlab-ci, Git Flow, SolarWinds (Software), Patch Management, Splunk, Wsus, Jenkins, Vmware - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4b8ced1e8f61b1c1 ## About the Role * Active Final Secret clearance. * CompTIA Security+ (CE) certification or higher. * 5-10 years experience in Windows administration within a secure, multi-OS environment. * Proficiency with Windows 10, Windows 11, Server 2019 and Server 2022. * Experience with AD, DNS, file sharing, group policy and NFS. * Advanced PowerShell scripting and batch scripting skills. * Patch management experience (WSUS, SCCM or equivalent). * Familiarity with DISA STIGs, ACAS and Evaluate-STIG processes. * Strong written and verbal communication for documentation and stakeholder interaction. Preferred (Bonus) Qualifications * Administration experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). * Experience designing and maintaining Ansible playbooks for Windows and RHEL. * Participation in Agile development (Scrum/Kanban). * Git/GitLab repository management and branching strategies. * Involvement in DevOps pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI). * Virtualization experience (Hyper-V, VMware ESXi, KVM). * Monitoring tools experience (Splunk, SolarWinds, Prometheus). Key Skills & Competencies * Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis. * Ability to work under strict security and compliance constraints. * Collaborative mindset; works effectively with Linux, network and security teams. * Detail-oriented documentation and change-control processes. * Continuous-learning attitude for emerging Windows and hybrid-cloud technologies. Clearance: * Must have an Active DoD Secret security clearance ## Description * Administer Windows 10/11 clients and Windows Server 2019/2022 hosts, including virtualization platforms (Hyper-V/VMware). * Manage Active Directory forests, OU structure, group policy, DNS, file sharing (SMB/CIFS) and NFS services. * Develop and maintain PowerShell and batch scripts for provisioning, software deployment and remediation. * Create and run Ansible playbooks for cross-platform (Windows & RHEL) automation (bonus). * Apply DISA STIGs, ACAS scan remediations and Evaluate-STIG tools; perform security-focused OS/software updates and hardening. * Administer Microsoft Office 365, Teams, SharePoint and related services. * Diagnose and resolve Windows OS, application and networking issues; provide Level 2/3 support. * Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups) and contribute to Git/GitLab repositories and CI/CD pipelines (bonus). * Produce run-books, SOPs and configuration documentation; mentor junior staff on hybrid Windows/Linux operations. ## Related Videos - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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