What are the responsibilities and job description for the Windows System Administrator (4239) position at SMX?
SMX is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Windows System Administrator to join our dynamic IT team in a fast-paced Data Center environment. This position will be onsite at Patuxent River NAS in southern Maryland.
In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Windows systems across workstation and laptop devices. This position requires a proactive approach to system stability, security, and performance, along with a collaborative spirit to work with various teams to meet organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$80,000—$143,000 USD
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Windows systems across workstation and laptop devices. This position requires a proactive approach to system stability, security, and performance, along with a collaborative spirit to work with various teams to meet organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Installation & Configuration: Install, configure, and maintain Windows operating systems on workstations and laptops, ensuring they adhere to organizational standards and specifications
- System Updates & Patching: Apply OS and Application software updates, patches, and security fixes to maintain system stability, security, and compliance with internal policies
- Troubleshooting & Support: Resolve hardware and software issues promptly and efficiently, providing technical support and guidance to end-users
- Security & Access Control: Implement and manage security measures, including user account management, access controls, and regular security updates to ensure the integrity of systems
- Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Monitor system performance, identify potential bottlenecks or issues, and take proactive measures to ensure optimal performance and system availability
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Collaborate with other IT staff to implement and maintain systems and resolve complex technical issues.
- Security Compliance: Work closely with Cyber Security and Enterprise Admin teams to assist in the review and implementation of security DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), monthly ACAS vulnerability assessments, and patching of OS and application software. Review and troubleshoot AD GPO's that are applied to devices with AD Admins as needed
- Customer & Team Engagement Participate in weekly and bi-weekly meetings to update customers on task progress, address concerns, and ensure customer satisfaction
- Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams, inventory control logs, security documentation, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts to support accreditation and compliance initiatives.
- Clearance Required: Secret
- Must be eligible for upgrade to Top Secret
- 3-7 years of relevant experience
- Experience working with both windows and Linux operating systems in an enterprise environment
- Strong troubleshooting skills for both hardware and software issues
- Knowledge of system security practices, user account management, and access control
- Ability to monitor system performance and resolve issues proactively
- Experience with DISA STIGs, ACAS vulnerability assessments, and patch management.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and provide customer-facing support
- Experience with ACAS Security Center, perform ad hoc scans and creating reports as needed
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$80,000—$143,000 USD
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
Salary : $80,000 - $143,000
