Senior Windows Systems Administrator
Senior Windows Systems Administrator who manages, optimizes, and secures the company's core Microsoft infrastructure day to day — Active Directory, Entra ID, ADFS, IIS, SQL Server, Hyper-V, and MECM/SCCM — while also administering workloads across AWS and GCP, including hybrid identity, patching, and disaster recovery.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Bethesda, MD
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of dedicated Windows Systems Administration experience, with at least 2-3 years in a senior or lead capacity
- Proven Active Directory expertise: replication topology issues, schema extensions, deep-dive troubleshooting, multiplatform integration
- Direct operational experience maintaining infrastructure in both AWS and GCP, including secure cross-platform networking back to on-premises
- Strong PowerShell proficiency to automate workflows, manage bulk configurations, and extract system metrics
- Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving under pressure, and cross-team communication skills
Full description
Overview
Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is searching for a Senior-level Windows Systems Administrator to handle the day-to-day management, optimization, and security of our core infrastructure systems. In this role, you will maintain our primary Microsoft environment, plan unified infrastructure deployment strategies via Microsoft Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM), and serve as an expert-level technical resource providing backup and primary support for complex Active Directory (AD DS) duties.
The ideal candidate will possess deep technical proficiency across the Microsoft server ecosystem, including Active Directory, Entra ID, ADFS, IIS, SQL Server, Hyper-V, and MECM, while bringing strong hands-on administration experience in multi-cloud environments spanning Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement. If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!
Responsibilities
- Windows Server Lifecycle Management: Deploy, configure, patch, and maintain Windows Server (2019/2022) operating systems across physical, virtual, and cloud architectures . Monitor system performance, resource utilization, and event logs to proactively identify and resolve infrastructure issues.
- Active Directory & Identity Management: Execute advanced Active Directory administration, including forest/domain management, Group Policy Object (GPO) engineering, replication topology troubleshooting, and critical security audits. Serve as a primary escalation point for complex AD duties.
- Hybrid Cloud Identity Integration: Manage, configure, and troubleshoot identity synchronization between on-premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Federation & Single Sign-On (SSO): Architect, maintain, and secure Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) to deliver seamless authentication across legacy internal services and modern SaaS endpoints.
- Enterprise Configuration & Systems Management: Engineer, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) infrastructure. Own enterprise-wide software distribution, Operating System Deployment (OSD) task sequences, configuration items, and automated infrastructure patch management workflows.
- Web & Application Server Administration: Oversee the configuration, performance tuning, and security hardening of Internet Information Services (IIS) hosting critical web applications. Manage SSL/TLS certificate lifecycles.