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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Windows System Administrator - **Company:** Mantech International Corporation - **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, JIRA, Client Server Models, Databases, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Microprocessors, Issue Tracking Systems, Windows Servers, Virtual Machines, Information Technology, Vcenter, Patch Management, Vmware - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2908243079-2 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in technical discipline from an accredited college or university; an additional 5 years of relevant SA experience may be substituted for a degree * 15+ years' experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. * Must be proficient with troubleshooting in a Windows Server environment * IAT II certification (DOD 8140 required upon starting employment. Acceptable certifications include CCNA-Security, Security+, CASP etc), * Design, deploy and administer virtualized platforms working with VMWare * Managing Virtual Machines on VCenter servers to include adding memory, CPUs, network and disks * Familiarity with JIRA ticketing system Clearance Requirements: * Must have a current active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph Physical Requirements: * The candidate must be able to move, carry and deliver workstations from inside the office to customer's desk. The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations. ## Description MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Windows System Administrator to join our team in Laurel, MD. Become an integral part of a diverse team that delivers enterprise infrastructure capabilities for a global workforce performing a wide range of missions in defense of our Nation. It is the contract vehicle for the Enterprise Infrastructure Services organization overseeing MPO's Enterprise Information Technology (EIT). EIT is MPO's backbone- platform for all Enterprise users. Data Center & Compute Services is the EIS enabling organization working with customers, Integrated Product Teams (IPT), and vendors to deliver select EIT. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Provide Tier 1(Help Desk) and Tier 2/3 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems * Experience with Active Directory, Group policy, DHCP, shared storage and databases * Ability to install Windows software and hardware applications; upgrade systems with new releases and models * Must be able to create accounts, reset passwords, and provide desktop support to customers via phone, tickets, or in-person * Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for the Client/Server environment * Provide patch management and deployment support * Ability to support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/ Accreditation process * Must be willing to work a flexible schedule between 6:00am-6:00pm and may be assigned to an evening patching schedule ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [The Developer Workstation Blind Spot: Why Your Security Stack Can't See What Matters Most](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100254-the-developer-workstation-blind-spot-why-your-security-stack-can-t-see-what-matters-most) ## Related Articles - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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