Systems Administrator

Active Secret Clearance needed for consideration

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Systems Administrator to provide customer support and technical assistance to a Microsoft environment which includes imaging, patching, and software deployment/updates to over 140,000 endpoints. This is a long standing DoD contract that is on site in Falls Church, VA. Candidates will need an Active Secret Clearance and an active Security+ for consideration.

Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support to the Enterprise Microsoft environment, which includes imaging, patching, and software deployment/updates to over 140k endpoints.
• Provide Tier III support to both NIPR and SIPR MECOM environments in the SOC.
• Support Workstation and Server Imaging utilizing MECM/Intune.
• Responsible for applying Microsoft Windows workstation and server patches, hotfixes, and STIGs.
• Responsible for applying 3-Party Application patches, hotfixes and STIGs.
• Update and maintain user workstation baseline configuration and administration of operating systems utilizing MECM.
• Manage and administer MECM client health, including the process of getting clients healthy.
• Troubleshoot system hardware and software issues.
• Develop training materials for end users on the proper use of hardware and software.
• Develop implementation plans for software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.
• Perform In-Place Upgrades as needed for servers and laptops.
• Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
• Conduct advanced hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
• Assist Asset Manager with quarterly inventory reports for program workstations/peripherals.
• Provide guidance to junior-level staff, as necessary.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Must possess at start date, CompTIA Security+CE certification in active status.
• 8+ years of overall demonstrated experience as a Windows Workstation/Server Administrator utilizing SCCM/MECM/Intune. 
• Experience with:
  • Working with PowerShell scripting engine to automate tasks.
  • Installation, configuration, and administration of Windows Systems.
• Possess the ability to provide knowledge-based training sessions if required.
• Ability to manage projects or serve as a team leader on an as-needed basis.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with strong organizational and collaborative skills.
• Strong teamwork and engagement as a project team member and participate on cross-functional teams.

Compensation:

• $90,000 - $100,000 *Depending on experience
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Sick leave if required by law

This job posting opens on 6/3/2025 and will remain open for 30 days from the posting date

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