Windows Server Administrator

About the Role

This position will be filled at either the Computing System Professional 1 (CSP1) or Computing System Professional 2 (CSP2) level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.

Computing System Professional 1

• Salary Range: $72,800 - $115,400
• Support customers and their systems across both unclassified and classified networks.
• Assist with Windows system administration.
• Participate in routine operational tasks.
• Troubleshoot issues.
• Monitor systems.
• Support specialized peripherals such as x-ray devices.
• Maintain professional communication while working directly with customers and stakeholders.
• Help integrate unconventional devices under tight timelines.
• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computing System Professional 2

• Salary Range: $87,800 - $143,000
• Administer Windows systems across unclassified and classified networks with greater independence.
• Support specialized peripherals including x-ray equipment.
• Handle routine administration, troubleshooting, and system monitoring with greater independence.
• Work directly with customers, technical teams, and stakeholders.
• Maintain clear, professional communication.
• Integrate non-standard devices and ensure reliable operation under tight operational deadlines.
• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of four years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support customers and their systems across unclassified and classified networks.
• Assist with Windows system administration.
• Participate in routine operational tasks.
• Troubleshoot issues.
• Monitor systems.
• Support specialized peripherals (e.g., x-ray devices).
• Maintain professional communication with customers and stakeholders.
• Integrate unconventional/non-standard devices under tight timelines.
• Ensure reliable operation of systems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Windows Server or Windows operating system concepts.
• Ability to follow documented processes and work with senior staff for guidance.
• Demonstrated professionalism and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn vulnerability remediation and enterprise security practices.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server (for CSP2).
• Working knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) (for CSP2).
• Demonstrated experience managing equipment in alignment with cybersecurity best practices (for CSP2).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers and technical teams (for CSP2).
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the capability to resolve common server issues (for CSP2).
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q-Clearance.

Qualifications

• Windows system administration experience through coursework, labs, or internships.
• Exposure to compliance frameworks such as STIGs or CIS Benchmarks.
• Basic understanding of virtualization platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and interest in documentation.
• Experience with enterprise management tools (SCCM, Tanium, Ivanti) (for CSP2).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks like STIGs and CIS Benchmarks (for CSP2).
• Experience with Linux operating systems (for CSP2).
• Experience with non-standard peripherals (for CSP2).

Essential Job Functions

• Lift up to 50lbs.

Work Location

• Onsite in Los Alamos, NM.

Clearance Requirements

• Q Clearance required.
• Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation.
• Eligibility for clearance requires US Citizenship (except in rare circumstances).
• Additional authorization to access classified information may be required.
• Successful applicants must complete a new-employment drug test.