Windows System Administrator

Peraton

. Provide Windows System Administration expertise in a multitenancy environment for Active Directory, SCCM, Hyper-V and VMware Windows virtual machines .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Windows System Administration, including Active Directory, SCCM, and virtualization technologies like Hyper-V and VMware. Proficient in managing and securing Windows server environments while providing mentorship and developing reporting solutions.

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Windows Server AdministrationActive Directory ManagementSCCM Software Patch ManagementPowerShell ScriptingCitrix Environment Support

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Hard Skills

Windows Server Operating SystemsPatch ManagementMicrosoft BI StackSQL ServerSSRSSSISVirtual Desktop InfrastructureHyper-VServer MigrationTroubleshooting COTS Applications

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringCollaborationProblem SolvingKnowledge Sharing

Tools & Technologies

SCCMVMwareSharePointCustom ScriptsDisaster Recovery Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Multitenancy EnvironmentBusiness Continuity PlanningCAB MeetingsOperational Environment Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CitrixSQLSSISVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide Windows System Administration expertise in a multitenancy environment for Active Directory, SCCM, Hyper-V and VMware Windows virtual machines
Coach and mentor junior team members
Create reporting solutions and reports for team and customer needs
Work with engineering groups to deliver customer value
Secure and manage Windows servers and desktops in production and non-production environments
Resolve complex integration and technical problems
Collaborate with systems administrators, DBAs and application developers to resolve system issues
Escalate and liaise with additional groups when required
Resolve incidents affecting hosts or environments
Investigate and troubleshoot root causes through problem management
Create, review, maintain and update documentation
Facilitate knowledge sharing among colleagues
Plan and execute controlled releases into managed environments
Provide input into business continuity planning and practices
Assist with power-down and disaster-recovery events
Respond to Severity 1 and 2 escalations
Develop and maintain Windows server platforms connected with multiple clients
Test and certify new Windows operating system versions and integrations such as VMware and SharePoint
Integrate server automation using custom scripts or third-party solutions
Perform regular hardware and software server-status checks
Maintain and support multisite Windows environments and configurations
Manage server migrations when required by clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years’ experience, or associate degree with 7+ years, or high school diploma/GED with 9+ years
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
5+ years of experience supporting Windows Server Operating Systems
5+ years of experience in patch management
3+ years supporting Citrix environments
3+ years of experience in Microsoft BI stack, including SQL Server, SSRS and SSIS
2+ years of experience participating in CAB meetings and approval flow of production changes
Good knowledge of PowerShell scripting
Experience deploying, migrating and supporting core Microsoft technologies at large scale
Expertise designing, installing and configuring Windows operating systems and applications, including Server 2012R2, Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10
Expertise designing, installing, configuring and managing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, including Hyper-V
Ability to architect and design an AD transformation
Expertise troubleshooting servers, workstations and user experience issues with COTS and custom applications
Expertise with SCCM for software patch management in a multitenancy environment
Ability to architect, develop and maintain operational environment documentation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility may be available depending on the position
Shift differential may be available depending on the position
Discretionary bonus may be available in addition to base pay
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans