Insight Global
Windows System Administrator
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
$75,000 – $85,000 / year
Location:
Starkville, MS 39759, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
7 October 2026
What they need
We're looking for a Windows Systems Administrator II/III to help grow and support a large-scale Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment that enables remote access to critical research and computing resources.
This role is ideal for someone who has strong Windows administration experience and enjoys designing, expanding, and optimizing enterprise virtualization environments from the ground up.
What You'll Do
- Administer and support Windows operating systems across physical and virtual environments
- Design, build, expand, and maintain enterprise VDI infrastructure
- Manage virtual machines and virtualization technologies that support remote desktop delivery
- Perform system upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management activities
- Monitor performance and recommend infrastructure improvements
- Troubleshoot system, hardware, and application issues
- Implement and maintain security best practices
- Package software and support automated remote deployments
- Create and maintain technical documentation
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior administrators
- Support advanced research computing environments and evolving infrastructure needs
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 4+ years of hands-on Windows systems administration experience
- Experience supporting both physical and virtual environments
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration, including Active Directory, Group Policy, user administration, and security management
- Experience designing, building, and supporting VDI environments
- Understanding of virtualization architecture and the technologies that support VDI platforms
Nice to Have
- Experience with Omnissa Horizon (formerly VMware Horizon) or a similar VDI solution
- Experience in High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments
- Relevant technical certifications
Why Join?
- Work on infrastructure that directly supports cutting-edge research initiatives
- Contribute to the growth and modernization of a critical enterprise platform
- Collaborate with a highly technical team in a fast-paced environment
- Gain exposure to advanced virtualization, research computing, and enterprise infrastructure technologies
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