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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Windows Systems Administrator - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Forest County, WI, United States - **Salary:** $62,000.0 - $118,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Antivirus Softwares, Backup Devices, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, RAID, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, File Server, Hardware Design, Identity and Access Management, Windows Servers, Performance Tuning, Security Content Automation Protocol, Service Pack, VMware VSphere, Scripting, Data Storage Management, Virtual Computing, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Vmware - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/windows-systems-administrator-forest-ms--85e9ef0c-79de-434e-bfbd-b670986fd7c1 ## About the Role The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, * Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field. * The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. * Experience using Active Directory, VMware vCenter, vSphere, VDI (Horizon), or ESX and/or other virtual computing methods. * Experience with Windows deployment, administration, performance monitoring/tuning, security hardening, and troubleshooting. Qualifications We Prefer: * Experience with infrastructure backup, restore, disaster recovery and business continuity products. * Scripting Experience. * Experience using tools like SCAP and following STIGs. * Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development. ## Description * The candidate's day-to-day activities include but are not limited to: Windows server management; storage management; file server management; access management; data backup; software and license configuration; and workstation support. Each day in the life of a Systems Administrator can bring something new - building a new IT infrastructure for a group of engineers, restoring files due to an outage, updating virus definitions and security patches, teaming with our brilliant engineers on how to improve their processes, and more. * You will provide System Administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows (Primary OS) environment. * Experience with Windows Server internals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and Windows integration methods. * Work as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment. Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS). * Experience with data RAID, data backup uses and technologies. Install and configure software applications requested by end users. * Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements. * Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements within 6 months of start date. * This position has the potential to work off hours and weekends. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [JavaScript? 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