Windows System Administrator

USU RESEARCH FOUNDATION

NORTH LOGAN, UT

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Application Servers, Atlassian JIRA, Auditing, Best Practices, Change Management, Citrix Product Family, CompTIA Security+, Computer Science, Computer Security, Computer Workstations, Configuration Management, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Desktop Virtualization, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Hardware Virtualization, Hewlett-Packard Product Family, High Availability, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Identify Issues, Image Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Nessus, On Call, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, SDL (Specification and Description Language), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Compliance, Security Patches, Software Patches, System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, United States Department of Defense (DoD), VMWare, VMWare vSphere, Virtual Machine (VM)

LOCATION

NORTH LOGAN, UT

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Job ID: 5447B
Date Posted: March 20, 2026

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced Windows System Administrator to design, implement, secure, and maintain systems and associated applications, services, and components. This is a full-time, benefit eligible on-site position in our North Logan, UT location.

Key Responsibilities:
* Achieves in-depth knowledge of company processes, systems, and networks
* Proactively monitors assigned systems to ensure high availability, optimum performance, and security
* Follows established IT policies and procedures to perform audits and ensure compliance
* Ensures data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions
* Works with their leaders to prioritize projects, requests, changes, and tasks
* Documents issues in Jira, communicates progress (through updates, workflow status, due dates, etc.)
* Leads/assists in installation and configuration of information systems and components
* Assists in the design and implementation of information systems
* Responsible for documentation of assigned systems and solutions
* Implements and maintains Windows security hardening, patch management, user and permission administration, and compliance with security standards
* Participates in change management processes; documents system configurations, incidents, and resolutions clearly and timely
* Collaborates with cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks, support project implementations, and improve system architecture
* Implements strong problem-solving skills and work in fast-paced environments, independently and as part of a team
* Performs maintenance on systems minimizing downtime and customer impact
Required Qualifications:
* 10+ years' experience and a BS degree in a related technical field (e.g., IT, computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field) or 15+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
* Must already hold and maintain a Top Secret DoD security clearance, with Adjudicated Polygraph
* Experience administering enterprise Windows systems (Server 2016-2025)
* Experience administering virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, VM provisioning, resource allocation, and basic performance tuning
* Strong Windows security skills including system hardening, patch management, user management, and configuration management
* Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools for proactive system management as well as auditing
* Experience patching and maintaining Windows Workstations, Application servers, and Domain Controllers
* Experience with automation concepts and scripting using Powershell
* Excellent verbal and writtencommunicationskills with ability to document and collaborate effectively
* Active CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification that meets or exceeds DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or ability to obtain within a maximum of 30 days after hire)
* Willingness to perform after-hours maintenance and provide on-call support if needed
Preferred Qualifications:
* Advanced experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, including VM provisioning, resource allocation, snapshots, and performance tuning
* Familiarity with databases
* Proficiency in one or more scripting language
* Practical experience deploying and supporting Virtual Desktop (VDI) solutions (e.g., Leostream/HP Anyware, VMware Horizon, Citrix), including image management and troubleshooting
* Understanding of information systems security best practices, DoD security requirements, and use of security tools such as Nessus, SCAP, and applying STIGs
* Experience with system ATO's, involvement in either initial ATO or maintaining ATO on system
*Salary Range
$107,000 - $14
0,000
Salary commensurate based on education and relevant experience
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