What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microsoft Systems Administrator position at Vista Applied Solutions Group Inc?
Senior IT Consultant - Senior Microsoft Systems Administrator
Location: Montgomery, AL (Onsite)
Required Skills
- 4 years of hands-on experience administering Windows servers and workstations in enterprise environments.
- Demonstrated experience implementing NIST SP 800-53 security controls on Microsoft platforms.
- Proficiency with Microsoft administration tools: Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, SCCM/MECM, Intune, Defender suite.
- Understanding of key 800-53 control families as applied to endpoints/servers (AC, AU, CM, IA, SC, SI, etc.).
- Experience with hardening techniques, baseline configuration management, and least-privilege principles.
- Familiarity with compliance tools (Nessus/Tenable or similar).
- Strong scripting skills (PowerShell preferred) for automation and compliance checks.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Preferred Skills
- Relevant certifications: o Microsoft: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Endpoint Administrator, or equivalent. o Security/Compliance: CompTIA Security , CISM, or CAP.
- Hands-on work with Azure AD/Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compliance policies, or Azure Policy for NIST mappings.
- Knowledge of related standards (NIST 800-171, CMMC, FISMA