Windows Server System Administrator
Windows Server System Administrator
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Job Description
Title: Windows Server System Administrator
Employment Type: Contract
Term: 1 Year
Location: Washington DC onsite
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Windows Server System Administrator to design implement and maintain our enterprise Windows server infrastructure. This role requires deep technical expertise in Windows Server technologies and a proven track record of managing complex enterprise environments.
Core Responsibilities
- Design implement and maintain Windows Server infrastructure including Active Directory DNS DHCP and Group Policy
- Lead the planning and execution of server upgrades patches and maintenance activities
- Manage and optimize virtualization platforms (HyperV/VMware) and cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS)
- Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Monitor system performance and capacity planning
- Develop and maintain documentation for systems processes and procedures
- Provide escalated technical support and troubleshooting
- Mentor junior system administrators and provide technical guidance
- Participate in oncall rotation for critical system support
Technical Requirements
Required Skills
- 7 years of experience administering Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022)
- Expert knowledge of Active Directory Group Policy DNS and DHCP
- Strong experience with virtualization technologies (HyperV and/or VMware)
- Proven experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation
- Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP routing firewalls)
- Experience with monitoring tools and performance optimization
- Microsoft certifications (MCSE MCSA or newer rolebased certifications)
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)
- Knowledge of configuration management tools (SCCM Ansible)
- Experience with container technologies (Docker Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
- Experience with security compliance frameworks HIPAA
Preferred Skills
Leadership & Soft Skills
- Strong problemsolving and analytical abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring junior staff
- Strong documentation and process development skills
- Ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams
Education
- Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or related field
- Advanced technical certifications preferred
Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates expertise in conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty.
2. Identifies improvements to project standards to achieve high quality services/products.
3. Identifies best practices and standards for the use of the product.
4. Delivers support and design for industry specific technologies that require integration with systems or networks.
5. Interacts with executive level business users or technical experts.
6. Functions as a niche technical SME.
7. Lead experience with technical expertise across large complex implementations for systems.
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
Bachelors degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience
Employment Type
Full Time
