Microsoft Systems Administrator

1 month ago


McLean, United States Eliassen Group Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHybrid Role, must be local to Washington D.C.

Our industry-leading client is seeking a Microsoft Systems Administrator.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Job Responsibilities

  • This position requires a minimum 2x/week onsite.
  • Once every 2-3 months support server infrastructure in a 24x7 on-call escalation capacity as part of a team rotation.
  • Performs security hardening, patching and server certificate updates.
  • Run system scans and analyze reports on system vulnerabilities on over 2000 windows servers in the enterprise.
  • Maintain and update environmental documentation, standard Operating Procedures, and engineering documentation.
  • Provide support to system administrators to resolve issues when required provide support in response to outages including conducting root cause analysis.
  • Recognize and escalate risks, issues, and concerns when necessary.
  • Analyze vulnerability reports identify areas of responsibility for remediation.
  • Resolve known exploited vulnerabilities, prioritizing critical and highs.
  • Facilitate coordination of vulnerability remediations across the team.
  • Develop and provide recommendations and remediations for vulnerabilities.
  • Harden Windows OS with secure versions of Transport Layer Security (TLS), and cipher suites according to NIST policy.
  • Assist Security Operations personnel in developing Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM’s) for vulnerabilities requiring long-lead time resolve.
  • Work closely with the SCCM/Deployment team to perform routine and bulk patching as well as reporting.
  • Provide on-call support and manage ticket queue.
  • Demonstrate a strong appetite to learn and translate evolving threats into real world recommendations.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of vulnerability management tools such as Tenable Nessus, Qualys WAS, Inviciti, and BigFix.
  • Have a solid understanding of IPV4 and IPV6 networking.

Job Requirements

  • Expert-level knowledge of Windows OS-based computer devices (Windows 10, Windows 11)
  • Demonstrate expert knowledge of Windows OS to include W2K12R2, W2K16, W2k19, W2k22.
  • Expert knowledge and troubleshooting skills to resolve failed update installation in Windows OS.
  • Expert knowledge of AD Group policy and applying security posture via GPO's.
  • Strong knowledge of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).
  • Experience with performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation
  • Understanding of FIPS 140-3 or cryptographic modules and how they are used.
  • Must be a self-started with strong problem solving and communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of NIST-800 framework and security guidelines for windows servers and clients including DISA STIG
  • Strong knowledge of CIS Benchmark guidelines for Microsoft Windows servers
  • Experience with scripting tools such as, PowerShell, Azure CLI, AWS CLI, Python, and VBScript.
  • Experience with Nessus Tenable scanning tools and reporting.
  • Expert level experience with MS Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Vizio, Word.
  • Experience with installing hardware drivers, firmware, bios, and other hardware upgrades for Dell servers.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of common ports and protocols used by Windows servers and clients.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.

Job ID: 386158

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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