Que Technology Group · 1 month ago
Lead Windows Systems Administrator (SME) - Dept 14 - 822
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
9+ years expQue Technology Group, Inc. is seeking an accomplished Lead Windows Systems Administrator to oversee the design, operations, and maintenance of a mission-critical Windows infrastructure that supports analysts and scientists. This senior leadership role will shape the stability, security, and scalability of the Windows environment while guiding a high-performing team of system administrators.
Cloud ComputingComputerConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leading and managing the Windows Systems Administration team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and prioritization of tasks
Designing, operating, and maintaining Windows infrastructure, including servers, virtual desktops, and enterprise applications
Configuring and managing domains, Active Directory, Group Policies, and access controls
Driving automation efforts through scripting to deliver consistent provisioning, configuration management, and compliance
Overseeing patch management, testing, and deployment to maintain a secure, stable environment with minimal disruption
Managing incident resolution: analyzing issues, identifying root causes, implementing fixes, and documenting closures
Tracking and managing incident queues, ensuring timely responses and identifying recurring trends requiring deeper engineering solutions
Integrating and supporting COTS and GOTS applications on the Windows platform to meet evolving user needs
Collaborating with network engineers, security teams, and application owners to deliver robust and accredited environments
Qualification
Required
Proven ability to lead and manage a team of 5+ administrators for 10+ years
Advanced knowledge of Windows Workstation and Server administration
Expert experience with Citrix StoreFront, Active Directory, and Group Policy management
Hands-on experience with server roles (file, web, application, and domain controllers)
Skilled in virtualized environments (VMWare, Nutanix, etc.)
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and collaboration with network teams
Proficiency in deploying, monitoring, patching, and supporting enterprise applications
Experience with data storage and management solutions
History of working closely with security teams to accredit systems for operational readiness
M.S. degree with 9+ years of professional experience, OR
B.S. degree with 12+ years of professional experience, OR
Relevant certification with 9+ years of professional experience, OR
No degree with 15+ years of professional experience
Active TS/SCI with a polygraph
Preferred
Linux OS knowledge
Experience with Tanium
Benefits
Company Medical/Dental/Vision plans – Company paid
Short-term Disability, Long-term disability and Life Insurance – Company paid
Business/ First Class travel upgrade for 7 hour or longer flights & company card will be provided for expenses
Vacation / Personal days granted at 25 days per year
Paid Federal Holidays – 11 days
$5,000 Annual Professional Development Fund plus 40 paid hours if in class
401K with 6% company match; all contributions are immediately vested by Employee
Employee will be paid a bonus of $10,000 per employee hired based on their referral
Up to 3 paid Code Red days due to customer closure
Company
Que Technology Group
A scalable solution provider with technical professionals who have the skills, product knowledge.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Bernar Tallitsch
Subject Matter Expert and Partner
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