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Principal Windows Systems AdministratorZaden Technologies, Inc. • Decatur, Illinois, United States
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Principal Windows Systems Administrator

Zaden Technologies, Inc.
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    Decatur, Illinois, United States
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    Decatur, Illinois, United States
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À propos

About Zaden Technologies, Inc. Join Zaden Technologies on our mission to simplify the delivery and improve the utility of software products for our customers. At Zaden, we believe that our employees are our greatest assets. We hire the right candidates with the right skill sets who fit our culture of customer obsession, innovation, and continuous learning. We are our customers biggest advocate and we are looking for like-minded individuals who encompass these same ideals. It is important to us to offer you competitive pay and comprehensive benefits with opportunities that match your life and propel your career! Zaden Technologies is seeking an experienced Principal Windows Systems Administrator to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise Windows infrastructure and Azure Virtual Desktop environments. This role will be critical in supporting our DevSecOps initiatives and ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient system operations for defense and space systems. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Windows system administration, Azure cloud infrastructure, and security hardening while working in a fast-paced environment supporting mission-critical applications. Role Responsibilities:
Design, deploy, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments including host pools, session hosts, and user profiles to support distributed workforce requirements Administer and optimize Group Policy Objects (GPOs) across enterprise domains to enforce security policies, user configurations, and system settings Conduct comprehensive security and vulnerability scanning using industry-standard tools, and remediate identified vulnerabilities in accordance with compliance requirements Manage Windows Update deployment strategies, including WSUS administration, patch testing, and enterprise-wide update rollouts with minimal operational disruption Oversee Linux virtual machine environments within hybrid infrastructure, ensuring proper integration with Windows systems and maintaining cross-platform operational excellence Design and troubleshoot complex networking configurations including VPNs, subnets, routing, firewalls, and load balancers in both on-premises and Azure environments Architect and maintain Azure infrastructure components including virtual networks, storage accounts, resource groups, and identity management solutions Lead Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance efforts by implementing and validating security baselines across Windows and Linux systems Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior system administrators and contribute to the development of best practices and standard operating procedures Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to integrate infrastructure-as-code practices and automation workflows for system provisioning and configuration management
Required Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience 7+ years of hands-on experience in Windows system administration in enterprise environments Advanced expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop deployment, management, and optimization Demonstrated proficiency in Group Policy creation, management, and troubleshooting across complex Active Directory environments Strong experience with security and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7) and remediation workflows Proven track record managing Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or equivalent patch management solutions Experience administering Linux virtual machines (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) in enterprise or cloud environments In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, architectures, and troubleshooting methodologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN) Solid understanding of Azure cloud services, Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, Application Gateway), and infrastructure management Hands-on experience implementing and validating STIG compliance on Windows and Linux systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Active security clearance Active Secret or Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate Proficiency in basic Linux system administration tasks. Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep) Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their integration with Windows infrastructure Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation for system administration tasks Background supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or federal government IT environments Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus, Grafana) Knowledge of identity and access management solutions (Azure AD, ADFS, MFA implementation) Experience with disaster recovery planning and implementation in cloud environments
What we offer:
Robust startup environment with a variety of projects to work on Growth paths and endless opportunities to learn and develop Paid holidays Employer contributions toward 401k Performance-based bonus and profit-sharing 50% coverage of health insurance for employees and their dependents
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  • Decatur, Illinois, United States

Compétences linguistiques

  • English
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