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System Administrator/Engineer

Mindlance
Washington, DC Contractor
POSTED ON 9/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2026

Position Summary:

Title: IT Analyst Standard II

Duration: Long Term

Location: Washington, DC 20433(100% onsite)

 

Duties and Accountabilities:

  • Proven experience with Windows 11 and Microsoft Intune administration, together with working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications and services, is required to help maintain a stable and effective desktop platform.
  • Experience with Windows debugging and PowerShell scripting is required; experience with C# development is desirable.
  • Broad understanding of Operating Systems, their basic construct and main characteristics. In-depth Windows experience is a must.
  • Strong familiarity with systems administration disciplines like capacity planning, performance analysis, troubleshooting, trend analysis, etc. in enterprise environments.
  • Good understanding of Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory administration as they relate to endpoint identity, device management, Group Policy, and sign-in processes.
  • Troubleshoot escalated incidents requiring software, network, and crash-dump analysis, including Dell and Lenovo driver failures, using tools such as WinDbg in collaboration with other ITS client services teams.
  • Knowledge of automation and scripting using PowerShell, WMI, and relevant Microsoft APIs is required; experience with .NET or C# is desirable.

 

Selection Criteria:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field.
  • At least five years of Windows desktop engineering or endpoint management experience, with hands-on support across several of the following:
  • Windows 11 deployment, including OEM Ready-to-Provision images
  • Windows debugging and automation with PowerShell or C#
  • Microsoft Configuration Manager and Intune
  • Microsoft 365 applications and services
  • Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and Group Policy
  • Nexthink, Splunk, or comparable event-log analytics tools
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and prioritization skills in a multicultural environment.

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”

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