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Principal Windows Systems Administrator Tewksbury, MA - Raytheon
Systems Engineer
Lead Windows infrastructure for a high‑security defense environment, managing Active Directory, Hyper‑V, and enterprise‑grade security policies while ensuring uptime, compliance, and rapid recovery.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain Windows Server environments, including domain controllers, file services, and Hyper‑V virtual infrastructure.
- Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, and authentication services to support secure, scalable operations.
- Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation, monitoring, and reporting across the Windows ecosystem.
- Implement and manage backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions to meet stringent uptime and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with security teams to enforce policies, conduct vulnerability assessments, and respond to incidents.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience administering Windows Server environments in a mission‑critical setting.
- Proficiency with PowerShell, Hyper‑V, and Active Directory management.
- Strong understanding of security best practices, including MFA, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience with backup technologies (e.g., Veeam, Windows Server Backup) and disaster recovery planning.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently in a high‑pressure environment.
Skills
windows serveractive directory