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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Desktop Support Specialist - **Company:** Oneida Technical Solutions - **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $86,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Server Applications, Systems Engineering, Databases, System Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), Middleware, Web Servers, Issue Tracking Systems, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Migration Manager, Shell Script, Utility Software, VMware Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Backup and Restore, Enterprise Software Applications, Vulnerability Analysis, Vmware - **Published:** June 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gb08fq ## About the Role In support of the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) and the Regional NetworkEnterprise Center for the National Capital Region (RNEC-NCR), we are currently seeking aDesktop Engineer II (Mid-level Desktop Engineer) with a minimum of three (3) years' experience working in the areas described below. Successful candidates must have SECRET security clearance, must be a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) with experience using the Remedy Ticketing system (ARS). This position is for a Senior Microsoft Windows Active Directory Administrator with migration experience to support a Windows Active Directory migration from 2003/2008 to 2012 (or most recent version) on a federal services contract. The successful candidate will work closely with the Server Operations, application and middleware teams to develop, test and implement the migration strategy from 2003/2008 to 2012. Our customer prefers candidates who demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage Microsoft Active Directory to include implementation of GPOs to support the implementation of STIG settings on file and print services, DNS, Domain Controllers and application servers, and experience/awareness of SCCM methodologies. (See "Competencies" for more detailed listing) Key requirements: + Must have excellent communication skills (oral and writing). May interact with the government customer and senior government leadership leaders at the highest levels, prefer those who have experience and skills in this area. + Experience with Windows migrations and active directory upgrade, desired + Experience managing Microsoft Active Directory to include implementation of GPOs to support the implementation of STIG settings on file and print services, DNS, Domain Controllers and application servers, desired + Experience managing Windows systems, including Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Window Server 2012, to include 2012 STIG deployment, desired + Experience building, configuring, and managing Microsoft Windows servers in multi-tenant enterprise environments, desired + Experience working with Enterprise Backup software, desired + Experience maintaining harden Windows operating systems to STIG compliance, desired + Experience managing Active Directory architecture and replication in a multi domain environment, desired + Experience accomplishing Active Directory design, desired + Experience working with large scale datacenter design and operations, desired + Experience working with virtual infrastructure (i.e. VMWare) required, desired + Experience utilizing VB/Powershell to automate common functions, desired + Experience migrating large infrastructures from physical to virtual environments, desired + Experience/awareness of SCCM methodologies, desired + Experience working with LAN/WAN and wireless interfaces, desired + ITIL v3 Foundations Certification, desired + Experience working with web servers, databases, networks, cabling, new installations and migrations, and security scanning tools is required, desired + Experience deploying and supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and 2016 STIG, desired + Experience writing shell scripts and utility programs for Windows system maintenance is also a plus, desired All candidates must possess a current CompTIA Sec+ Certification. 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