Windows System Administrator

Location: Onsite in Downtown Atlanta, GA (5 days/week)

Employment Type: 6+ Month Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: Up to $55/hour W-2 or $62/hour 1099/IC

Conversion Salary: conversion salary up to $120k

Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust (sponsored after start; process ~4 weeks)

Benefits (W-2): Medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, HSA/FSA, term life, supplemental health (e.g., Aflac), and 401(k)

On-Call: Part of a light rotation (approx. twice per quarter)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Windows Systems Administrator to support mission-critical federal programs within a secure environment in downtown Atlanta. This fully onsite role focuses on administering, maintaining, and securing enterprise-grade Windows Server infrastructure.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Windows Server (2016 2022), Active Directory, GPOs, DNS/DHCP, and scripting with PowerShell or PowerCLI. Experience managing hybrid backup environments (such as CommVault Metallic) and ensuring compliance with federal security standards (CIS, NIST, DISA STIGs) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and secure Windows Server environments (2016 2022).
• Manage and optimize Active Directory, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, and certificate services.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell and PowerCLI scripts for automation and troubleshooting.
• Perform operations and maintenance tasks, including OS patching, updates, and performance tuning.
• Manage hybrid cloud backup solutions using CommVault Metallic or similar.
• Administer IIS, Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC), and related components.
• Support system hardening and compliance with CIS, NIST, and DISA STIG frameworks.
• Document configurations, operational procedures, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to ensure system availability and security.
• Mentor junior administrators and share best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of IT experience focused on Windows systems administration.
• Expertise with Windows Server (2016 2022), Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and TCP/IP networking.
• Strong scripting skills using PowerShell.
• Proven experience managing hybrid backup environments such as CommVault Metallic.
• Active Microsoft certification required (one of the following): Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Identity and Access Administrator Associate, or Cybersecurity Architect Expert.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Must be able to work 100% onsite in a secure federal facility.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or other virtualization platforms.
• Familiarity with federal or DoD security standards and processes.
• Experience with WSFC clustering, IIS, or other automation frameworks.