**Description**

Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. is seeking an experienced IT professional to serve as a Staff Systems Administrator supporting the Integrated Mission Systems Sector in Raleigh, NC. This role is responsible for administration of Windows-based enterprise environments, virtualization platforms, and enterprise patching and vulnerability management activities. The Systems Administrator works closely with Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs), System Administrators and Program Teams to ensure systems are compliant, secure, and operational in accordance with System Security Plans and applicable DoW cybersecurity guidance.

**Staff Systems Administrator Primary Responsibilities:**

+ Administer and maintain Windows 11 workstations and Windows Server 2019/2022 environments
+ Manage Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPO), DNS, and core Wind...