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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Windows Systems Administrator - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $146,670.0 - $249,330.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Command-Line Interface, Cyber Security, Linux, Desktop Virtualization, Domain Name System (DNS), Microsoft Exchange Server, VMware Servers, Information Security Management, Local Area Networks, Network Security, System Center Configuration Manager, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Server Virtualization, Software Configuration Management, Network Routers, Computer Network Technologies, Saltstack, Information Technology, Network Server, Vmware - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9132404/senior-windows-systems-administrator ## About the Role * Professional Experience: Minimum of 7 years of Windows administration experience and 7 years of experience in information security management (including governance, risk management, and compliance). * Technical Proficiency: 5+ years of hands-on experience with: + Implementing and managing Windows Active Directory and DNS environments. + Advanced creation and management of Group Policy Objects (GPOs). + Microsoft SCCM. + Microsoft Exchange administration and Exchange Management Shell. * Automation Skills: Proficiency in Windows Command Line and advanced PowerShell scripting. * Security Expertise: A deep understanding of advanced security protocols, information security principles, and hands-on experience with IAVA management. * Generalist Knowledge: Familiarity with Linux operating systems, VMware, and core networking technologies (switches, routers, LANs). MDOPS Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field with 12+ years of relevant experience. * Experience documenting and supporting security accreditation and certification activities. * Expertise in network security technologies, including multi-domain solutions, PKI, and SSPs. * Experience with data center design and configuration (rack-and-stack, power planning). * Experience utilizing automation tools such as Ansible or SaltStack. * Previous experience supporting software configuration management and development environments. ## Description You will be responsible for the daily administration, operations, and maintenance of multiple critical systems. From responding to complex engineering requests to deploying and sustaining new capabilities, you will ensure our infrastructure is scalable, secure, and optimized for peak performance., * Infrastructure Oversight: Monitor and optimize a sophisticated ecosystem comprising VMware server hosts, Windows and Linux guest servers, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). * Security & Hardening: Lead the management of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning. 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