Windows Administrator

General informationDateWednesday, October 7, 2026CityColorado SpringsStateCOCountryUnited StatesWorking timeFull-timeDescription & RequirementsMaximus is seeking a Windows Administrator to join our team. As a Senior Windows Administrator, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of windows-based servers and systems. Your role will involve managing server infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the reliability and security of the Windows environment.Empower mission-critical systems and safeguard our Homeland as a Senior Windows Administrator with Maximus—where innovation meets opportunity. This position is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO and requires an active secret clearanceMaximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS219, T3, Band 6Job - Specific Essentials Responsibilities: Serve as a senior technical lead and escalation point across mission-critical enterprise environments Provide technical direction, mentoring, workload coordination, and supervision for Windows administrators and supporting technical staff Administer, configure, patch, secure, and optimize Windows Server infrastructure while monitoring system health, performance, and availability Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, incident response, break/fix support, and service restoration Develop and maintain patching, upgrade, backup, restoration, and disaster recovery plans to support high availability and operational readiness Coordinate with cybersecurity, network, database, application, storage, and operations teams to ensure system reliability, security, and compliance Create and maintain system documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), runbooks, configuration guides, and knowledge transfer materials Install, configure, and troubleshoot applications, software tools, operating systems, and enterprise Windows services Support the management, maintenance, and operational readiness of backup and restore platform hardware and software Manage desktop tools and support virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and remote desktop environments Support Microsoft clustering technologies, including Exchange and Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) clustered environments Perform other duties as assignedJob- Specific Minimum Requirements: Active Secret Clearance is required. Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens can be considered. 7 or more years of experience or equivalent in the following:Dell Enterprise Servers with iDRAC and Dell Lights Out ManagementMS domain infrastructure: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, DFS, Network Policy Server, distributed patch, security, and ExchangeOmnissa (VMware) VDI infrastructure and services; backend and frontendMS Windows 11HBSS Clients on Windows Operating SystemsFamiliarity with third-party backup and restore methodologies on Windows Operating Systems Candidates must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements. This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule. #maxclearedMinimum RequirementsTCS219, T3, Band 6EEO StatementMaximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.Pay TransparencyMaximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.AccommodationsMaximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [email protected] Salary$ 70,000.00Maximum Salary$ 130,000.00