Lead Windows Administrator
Full Time • Northeast DC
GCA is seeking a full-time Lead Windows Administrator to oversee endpoint management and IT workflows, ensuring a secure and seamless end-user experience across the enterprise. This role is responsible for patch management, software deployment, encryption, and automation, leveraging industry-standard tools and best practices to optimize IT operations.
The Lead Windows Administrator will play a critical role in strengthening enterprise security, standardizing desktop engineering processes, and driving workflow automation while providing advanced technical support for enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee patch management lifecycle, including testing for functionality, compatibility, and potential conflicts across infrastructure and applications.
- Proactively monitor and remediate security vulnerabilities, working closely with security teams to ensure risks are mitigated.
- Lead automation and workflow optimization related to device provisioning, patching, encryption, software deployment, and IT processes.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Ansible, SCCM, Intune, and related tools.
- Manage Windows workstation imaging, endpoint configuration, and deployment of COTS and GOTS software.
- Administer and secure Active Directory, including architecture, design, implementation, group policy, and troubleshooting.
- Implement and enforce security best practices across the enterprise environment, including encryption (e.g., BitLocker).
- Maintain backup and recovery solutions for Active Directory and enterprise systems.
- Provide advanced system administration support for Microsoft enterprise management tools, including MECM, Intune, M365, and Azure.
- Support BIOS management, encryption at rest, and administrative tools for enterprise systems.
- Collaborate with IT leadership to continuously improve desktop engineering and endpoint security processes.
Required Qualifications
- 5–8 years of experience as a Windows Administrator or in a related IT systems role.
- CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), or equivalent certification.
- Expert-level experience in:
- Windows workstation support and imaging
- Patch management
- COTS/GOTS software deployment
- Encryption and automation of IT processes
- In-depth knowledge of Active Directory architecture, design, and implementation.
- Strong understanding of Windows Desktop and Server operating systems and associated technologies.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for task automation and system management.
- Strong knowledge of Group Policy management and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated experience implementing security best practices in enterprise environments.
- Experience with BIOS management, BitLocker, Microsoft Administrative Tools, M365, Azure, MECM, Intune, and Entra AD.
GCA is a minority veteran owned small business providing solutions to customer requirements in every realm of the intelligence and information technology industries to include, imagery/intelligence analysis, related systems engineering and administration, operations and maintenance, networking and VTC services.
GCA is committed to a safer tomorrow. The challenges facing our Nation and the World grow ever more complex and require the highest level of dedication, integrity, and service. These core values are the backbone GCA builds upon to provide our customers with exceptional service within the dynamic intelligence community and ever changing Information Technology sector.
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Paid Time off that includes 10 federal holidays and 15 additional days.
Bereavement Leave & Parental Leave
PTO Cash out
Company Paid STD and LTD
Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee referral program
Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
401k Savings and company match