Active Secret Clearance needed for consideration Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Systems Administrator to provide customer support and technical assistance to a Microsoft environment which includes imaging, patching, and software deployment/updates to over 140,000 endpoints. This is a long standing DoD contract that is on site in Falls Church, VA . Candidates will need an Active Secret Clearance and an active Security+ for consideration. Responsibilities: • Provide engineering support to the Enterprise Microsoft environment, which includes imaging, patching, and software deployment/updates to over 140k endpoints. • Provide Tier III support to both NIPR and SIPR MECOM environments in the SOC. • Support Workstation and Server Imaging utilizing MECM/Intune. • Responsible for applying Microsoft Windows workstation and server patches, hotfixes, and STIGs. • Responsible for applying 3-Party Application patches, hotfixes and STIGs. • Update and maintain user workstation baseline configuration and administration of operating systems utilizing MECM. • Manage and administer MECM client health, including the process of getting clients healthy. • Troubleshoot system hardware and software issues. • Develop training materials for end users on the proper use of hardware and software. • Develop implementation plans for software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages. • Perform In-Place Upgrades as needed for servers and laptops. • Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum performance levels. • Conduct advanced hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines. • Assist Asset Manager with quarterly inventory reports for program workstations/peripherals. • Provide guidance to junior-level staff, as necessary. Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Active Secret Clearance • Must possess at start date, CompTIA Security+CE certification in active status. • 8+ years of overall demonstrated experience as a Windows Workstation/Server Administrator utilizing SCCM/MECM/Intune. • Experience with: • Working with PowerShell scripting engine to automate tasks. • Installation, configuration, and administration of Windows Systems. • Possess the ability to provide knowledge-based training sessions if required. • Ability to manage projects or serve as a team leader on an as-needed basis. • Excellent communication and documentation skills, with strong organizational and collaborative skills. • Strong teamwork and engagement as a project team member and participate on cross-functional teams. Compensation: • $90,000 - $100,000 *Depending on experience • Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Sick leave if required by law This job posting opens on 6/3/2025 and will remain open for 30 days from the posting date #LI-CB1 Keywords: windows, active directory, DoD, ARMY, marines, NAVY, hardware, system administration, linux, IAT, IAT level, Security+, linux, Virginia, falls church, system, patch, upgrade, troubleshoot, secret clearance, imaging, deployment, software, STIGS, NIPR, SIPR
Job Type
Fulltime role
Skills required
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Location
Falls Church, Virginia
Salary
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Date Posted
June 5, 2025
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Systems Administrator with an Active Secret Clearance to provide technical support in a Microsoft environment for a DoD contract. The role involves managing over 140,000 endpoints, including imaging, patching, and software deployment.