Windows Cybersecurity Systems Administrator
COLSA · Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Defense and Space Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Windows Systems Administrator will manage and maintain physical and virtual server environments, ensuring compliance with DISA STIG requirements. Responsibilities include performing security patching, vulnerability remediation, and providing technical support for mission-critical Army operations.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and at least eight years of relevant experience in Windows systems administration. An active Secret security clearance, Security+ certification, and the ability to work on-site in Huntsville are mandatory.
Benefits
Full description
COLSA is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to support the U.S. Army Materiel Command in Huntsville, Alabama. This position will provide hands-on systems administration and technical support for Windows-based server environments supporting mission-critical Army operations. This role may require approximately 10 to 15 percent CONUS travel to support operational sites and system deployments.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Administer, monitor, and maintain enterprise physical and virtual Microsoft Windows Server environments across domain-joined, workgroup, and isolated (air-gapped) network environments
- Install, test, and validate Windows Server security patches, updates, and system configuration changes
- Apply required security updates and configurations to systems supporting Microsoft SQL Server environments
- Implement and maintain compliance with applicable DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements
- Review vulnerability scan results, perform remediation activities, and support vulnerability management efforts
- Utilize vulnerability assessment and compliance tools such as ACAS, SCAP, STIG Viewer, and similar tools
- Monitor system backup operations and support backup validation, restoration, and recovery activities
- Coordinate with site personnel to ensure required patches, security updates, and configuration changes are implemented
- Support Windows-based application workstations and related infrastructure as required
- Coordinate with external Test Lab personnel to validate system configurations prior to production deployment
- Perform on-site server maintenance, patching, troubleshooting, configuration changes, and security remediation activities
- Maintain system documentation, configuration records, vulnerability status reports, and compliance documentation
- Troubleshoot Windows operating system, server, application, virtualization, and connectivity issues
- Support virtualized environments utilizing VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, or similar technologies
At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits
