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Windows Systems Administrator 1

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab)
Newport, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026

At Jefferson Lab,you'llchampioncutting-edgescience and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark - where excellence meets purpose, andgreat mindstrulymatter.

Salary Range:$80,300 - $142,300 (SCS-I)

What your job will be like:

Provide system administration support for Windows systems, Azure and other Cloud services. Provide systems level support to JLab by providing configuration management, patch remediation and upgrades for Windows systems. Provide support in the integration and deployment of cloud resources as we migrate resources to the cloud. Develop programs to automate tasks, for system integration and to provide new services.

In this job you will:
  • Systems Administration: Provide systems administration support for the Windows systems managed by the CST Division, including software installation and configuration, backups, and system configuration and maintenance.
  • Assist in the development and deployment of changes to the Windows Active Directory domain to improve and enhance the security and functionality of the central Windows environment.
  • System Support and Development: Assist in the development and deployment of additional features for windows and other software services.
  • Develop programs using PowerShell and other languages to automate tasks, integrate systems and provide new services. Develop interfaces to various cloud services, such as Azure or ServiceNow in order to provide additional functionality.
  • Cloud Services: Assist in the integration and deployment of cloud infrastructure resources to provide updated features and functionality.
  • Work with others to plan, design, and implement appropriate resources in support of the Jefferson Lab community. Ensure all cloud resources maintain data security and provide documentation and analysis of these tools.
  • Provide after hours support.
Experience
  • Preferred: Management of Windows Systems using Active Directory And
  • Preferred: Experience with Powershell and at least one of C/C , Python, Java in supporting Active Directory And
  • Preferred: experience with current Windows Operating Systems And
  • Preferred: Experience using kubernetes, or other container tools, to deploy services
Education
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
Experience and Education Exchange

Relevant experience may not be substituted for education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Medium: Knowledge of Windows server setup, deployment, configuration management and maintenance.
  • Low: Knowledge of kubernetes or other container tools for deploying services.
  • Medium: Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) concepts and usage in a Windows or Linux environment.

About Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campusis located insoutheasternVirginiaamidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by Jefferson Science Associates,LLC,Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans * Flexible Spending Accounts

* Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)

* 401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested * Flexible Work Arrangements

(Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)

* Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs

* Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches,

mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

Jefferson ScienceAssociates,LLC (JSA) manages andoperatesthe Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JSA is committed to providing reasonableaccommodationforpeoplewith disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am - 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

Employment with JSA is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you areparticipatingin a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity.Generally, suchprograms/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt toacquireU.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States.This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointmentswhether or notremuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.



Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA/Jefferson Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.As part of the Lab's equal employment opportunity policy, we also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.






 

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