Senior Microsoft Systems Administrator

Senior IT Consultant - Senior Microsoft Systems Administrator

location: Montgomery AL

Duration: 12 Months

US Citizens Only

Required:

4+ years of hands-on experience administering Windows servers and workstations in enterprise environments.

Demonstrated experience implementing NIST SP 800-53 security controls on Microsoft platforms.

Proficiency with Microsoft administration tools: Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, SCCM/MECM, Intune, Defender suite.

Understanding of key 800-53 control families as applied to endpoints/servers (AC, AU, CM, IA, SC, SI, etc.).

Experience with hardening techniques, baseline configuration management, and least-privilege principles.

Familiarity with compliance tools (Nessus/Tenable or similar).

Strong scripting skills (PowerShell preferred) for automation and compliance checks.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

Relevant certifications: o Microsoft: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Endpoint Administrator, or equivalent. o Security/Compliance: CompTIA Security+, CISM, or CAP.

Hands-on work with Azure AD/Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compliance policies, or Azure Policy for NIST mappings.

Knowledge of related standards (NIST 800-171, CMMC, FISMA