Windows System Administrator

General Information

Requisition # R64869 Locations USA-MD-Laurel Posting Date 12/16/2025 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI w/ Poly Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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Become an integral part of a diverse team that delivers enterprise infrastructure capabilities for a global workforce performing a wide range of missions in defense of our Nation. It is the contract vehicle for the Enterprise Infrastructure Services organization overseeing MPO’s Enterprise Information Technology (EIT). EIT is MPO’s backbone- platform for all Enterprise users. Data Center & Compute Services is the EIS enabling organization working with customers, Integrated Product Teams (IPT), and vendors to deliver select EIT.

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Windows System Administrator to join our team in Laurel, MD at Emerson 8.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ability to analyze user’s requirements and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements
• Provide Tier 1(Help Desk) and Tier 2/3 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all the clients/servers/network devices.
• Provide support for the patching systems and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.
• Ability to support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/ Accreditation process
• Ability to install Windows software and hardware applications; upgrade systems with new releases and models
• Must be able to create accounts, reset passwords, and provide desktop support to customers via phone, tickets, or in-person
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule between 6:00am-6:00pm and may be assigned to an evening patching schedule

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline from an accredited college or university; an additional 5 years of SA experience might be substituted for a degree
• 15+ years’ experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
• Must be proficient with troubleshooting in a Windows environment
• IAT II certification (DOD 8140 required within 60 days of starting employment. Acceptable certifications include CCNA-Security, Security+)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SCANBOY or LatteArt
• Familiarity with JIRA ticketing system

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• The candidate must be able to move, carry and deliver workstations from inside the office to customer’s desk.  The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $125,500.00-$210,200.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.  In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation.  MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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