Windows System Administrator

Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Windows System Administrator to join our IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing Windows-based server environments to ensure seamless operations across our organization. Your expertise will drive system reliability, security, and performance, enabling our teams to achieve their objectives efficiently. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, implement innovative solutions, and support a robust IT infrastructure that underpins our business success. Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Windows Server environments, including installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of operating systems and related software.
• Oversee system architecture design to ensure scalability, security, and high availability aligned with organizational needs.
• Implement and monitor system backups and recovery procedures to safeguard critical data and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues related to Windows servers, Active Directory management, and network connectivity.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell or Bash to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on solution architecture, integrating technologies like VMware, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, and virtualization platforms.
• Maintain system security by configuring firewalls, VPNs, DNS settings, and implementing information security best practices.
• Support system tuning efforts by analyzing performance metrics and applying optimization techniques for load balancing and resource allocation.
• Manage storage solutions including RAID controllers and storage management systems to ensure data integrity and optimal performance.
• Contribute to the development of configuration management processes utilizing tools like Git, Jenkins, or other CI/CD pipelines for software deployment.
• Provide systems & applications support by troubleshooting issues related to databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle; ensuring smooth operation of enterprise applications like Pegasystems or microservices architectures.

Experience

• Proven experience in Windows Server administration within enterprise environments with a strong understanding of operating systems such as Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and UNIX/Linux systems.
• Hands-on expertise in system design, architecture planning, and implementation of IT infrastructure components including virtualization (VMware ESXi), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS & Azure).
• Strong knowledge of scripting languages including PowerShell, Bash shell scripting, Python, or JavaScript for automation tasks.
• Demonstrated ability in system troubleshooting support across hardware/software issues involving Active Directory management, network configurations (DNS/DHCP), load balancing solutions, firewalls, VPNs, and RESTful API integrations.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices such as CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools; experience with configuration management tools like Git is preferred.
• Experience working within Agile development environments while supporting SDLC processes for software implementation and maintenance projects.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases like Cassandra or MongoDB is a plus; understanding of system security principles related to information security standards is essential.

Join us if you’re passionate about leveraging your technical expertise to build resilient IT systems that empower organizations! We value innovation-driven professionals eager to solve complex challenges through creative solutions while maintaining a focus on security and performance excellence.

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per year

Work Location: In person