Windows Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Description Windows Systems Engineer - TS/SCI Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Windows Systems Engineer who will Secure Enterprise Network Systems, Services, & Support (SENS3) for the continued operations and maintenance and evolution of the Homeland Secure Data Network (HSDN) and the Classified Local Area Network (C-LAN). Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry. Location: Washington, DC. Security Clearance: TS/SCI Responsibilities: * Perform best practice desktop engineering support for an enterprise environment consisting primarily of Windows desktops/servers. * Perform application packaging, deployments, documentation, and release control in an enterprise IT environment. * Perform secure baseline image creation, testing, and deployment for multiple hardware configurations. * Perform OS installation, patching, updates, and upgrades for Windows desktops/servers. * Leverage expertise with technologies such as SCCM, Group Policy, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, Active Directory and PowerShell. * Provide advice, technical consultation, and Tier 3 support guidance by analyzing and resolving problems and evaluating alternative means of satisfying user requirements. * Engage in requirements gathering and validation with stakeholder groups to understand and address current needs across the desktop and server environments, as well as emerging/future trends. * Research, test, and deploy security patches and vulnerability mitigation and remediation configuration changes. * Provide after-hours and weekend support for reported outages. * Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation. * Effectively support a blend of operational and test network engineering/administration activities. Minimum Requirements: * Requires BS degree and 8 - 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 - 10 years of prior relevant experience; additional experience in lieu of degree accepted. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain. * Minimum of five years of relevant IT work experience. * Perform hardware and software technology refreshes, ensuring milestone compliance. * Proficient understanding of technology areas such as Windows administration and MS HyperV in addition to Windows 10 OS and Microsoft Office (2019 and 365) * Fundamental understanding Image creation, maintenance, testing and deployment. * Hands-on experience implementing DoD STIG requirements and patch and update/vulnerability mitigation * Proficient with troubleshooting Window 10 OS computing environment * Hands-on experience with reviewing system logs and events to resolve issues * Demonstrated analytical approach to solve complex problems in a large-scale, and multi datacenter environment. * Develop and provide solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact production computing enclaves. * Demonstrate the ability to manage data backup and recovery evolutions as required. * Experienced with creating and managing critical system work instruction and Standard Operating Procedure documentation. * Experience with creating and managing Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, MS Server Operating systems Preferred Qualifications: (if applicable) * Experience using Microsoft Products i.e. SCCM, HyperV, etc... About Xcelerate Solutions: Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (is one of America''s fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate''s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal''s ''50 Best Places to Work'' list as well as being a ''Great Place to Work'' certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers! Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant''s or an employee''s disability. Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Created: 2025-11-15