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# Windows System Administrator - 2nd Shift

- **Company:** GCyber, LLC
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Linux, Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, Windows Services
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9085546/windows-system-administrator-2nd-shift

## About the Role

* Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
 * Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 8+years of relevant experience
 * IAT II Certification (i.e., Security+, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
 * Strong experience administering Windows Server environments
 * Deep understanding of core Windows services and system management
 * Working knowledge of Linux systems.

## Description

GCyber is seeking a Windows System Administrator, to help support our government customer in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on ownership of our Windows environment while supporting a mixed-OS infrastructure.

This is a night shift position with hours from 12:00pm - 8:00pm.

As the Windows System Administrator, you will:

 * Serve as the senior lead and primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Windows Server environments, driving technical strategy, architecture decisions, and operational excellence.
 * Design, architect, implement, and sustain enterprise Windows infrastructure.
 * Own the health, performance, and availability of Windows systems; proactively monitor, analyze trends, and implement improvements to prevent issues before they impact operations.
 * Lead complex troubleshooting and incident resolution efforts, conducting deep root cause analysis and implementing permanent corrective actions across systems and services.
 * Establish and enforce enterprise standards, baselines, and hardening guidelines in alignment with security frameworks and compliance requirements.
 * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to system administrators and engineers; guide best practices and elevate team capabilities across Windows technologies.
 * Lead planning and execution of system lifecycle activities, including patching, upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.
 * Provide cross-platform support by performing basic Linux system administration and coordinating with Linux SMEs for complex issues.


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