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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Windows System Administrator - **Company:** Space Dynamics Laboratory - **Location:** North Logan, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Domain Controllers, Server Applications, JIRA, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, System Configuration, Data Integrity, Image Management, Virtual Desktops, Nagios, Citrix Systems, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Security Content Automation Protocol, Systems Architecture, Virtualization Technology, VMware Horizon View, VMware VSphere, Scripting, System Availability, Information Technology, Patch Management, Nessus, Windows Security, User Administration - **Published:** June 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g9z7y6 ## About the Role + 10+ years' experience and a BS degree in a related technical field (e.g., IT, computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field) or 15+ years of experience in lieu of a degree + Must already hold and maintain a Top Secret DoD security clearance, with Adjudicated Polygraph + Experience administering enterprise Windows systems (Server 2016-2025) + Experience administering virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, VM provisioning, resource allocation, and basic performance tuning + Strong Windows security skills including system hardening, patch management, user management, and configuration management + Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools for proactive system management as well as auditing + Experience patching and maintaining Windows Workstations, Application servers, and Domain Controllers + Experience with automation concepts and scripting using Powershell + Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to document and collaborate effectively + Active CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification that meets or exceeds DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or ability to obtain within a maximum of 30 days after hire) + Willingness to perform after-hours maintenance and provide on-call support if needed Preferred Qualifications: + Advanced experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, including VM provisioning, resource allocation, snapshots, and performance tuning + Familiarity with databases + Proficiency in one or more scripting language + Practical experience deploying and supporting Virtual Desktop (VDI) solutions (e.g., Leostream/HP Anyware, VMware Horizon, Citrix), including image management and troubleshooting + Understanding of information systems security best practices, DoD security requirements, and use of security tools such as Nessus, SCAP, and applying STIGs + Experience with system ATO's, involvement in either initial ATO or maintaining ATO on system ## Description + Achieves in-depth knowledge of company processes, systems, and networks + Proactively monitors assigned systems to ensure high availability, optimum performance, and security + Follows established IT policies and procedures to perform audits and ensure compliance + Ensures data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions + Works with their leaders to prioritize projects, requests, changes, and tasks + Documents issues in Jira, communicates progress (through updates, workflow status, due dates, etc.) + Leads/assists in installation and configuration of information systems and components + Assists in the design and implementation of information systems + Responsible for documentation of assigned systems and solutions + Implements and maintains Windows security hardening, patch management, user and permission administration, and compliance with security standards + Participates in change management processes; 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