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# Senior Microsoft System Administrator

- **Company:** IPT Associates
- **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Internet Information Services (IIS), Windows Servers, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Server Administration, Scripting, Performance Monitor, Network Server
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9001665/senior-microsoft-system-administrator

## About the Role

* Are curious and excited about technology
 * Like solving problems and figuring things out
 * Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team
 * Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here., * Eight years of progressively responsible experience in server administration, including supporting and managing servers in a production environment

 * Five years of experience identifying and analyzing server requirements; planning the design and deployment of new technologies and upgrades
 * Five years of experience applying industry best practices on Windows Server 2016 and later operating systems
 * Eight years of experience on server administration in Microsoft Windows environments, including configuration, performance monitoring, and tuning
 * Four years of management experience
 * Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP experience
 * Three years of experience serving as a team leader
 * Five years of experience mentoring junior personnel
 * Five years of experience applying systems patches and STIGs on Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and later
 * Four years of experience using PowerShell and other scripting languages to automate common and repeat tasks
 * Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2016 Certification
 * DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II / Intermediate certification

 * Active Security clearance required

## Description

* Perform administration and maintenance of Windows-based servers, including daily system checks; record 100% of findings and statuses
 * Ensure all Microsoft Windows Server and installed features/applications have the latest DISA STIGs applied within 30 calendar days of release
 * Apply vendor security updates and hotfixes to address ACAS findings and organizational security mandates within 14 calendar days
 * Provide detailed system matrices of supported systems and applications including utilization, uptime, storage availability, and performance
 * Deploy in-house developed, COTS, and GOTS applications to production, integration, and staging servers within 2 business days
 * Conduct system upgrades; planning phase within 15 business days of upgrade request
 * Ensure availability and accessibility of approximately 20 Microsoft IIS websites hosted across five networks
 * Provide Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning, evaluation, and execution bi-annually
 * Notify Government of unscheduled outages within 30 minutes; record to operations log within 4 hours
 * Provide after-hours on-site support with 2-hour response time
 * Monitor and manage trouble tickets assigned to the Systems Administration branch


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