Senior Windows System Administrator

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022).
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and IIS.
• Design and support virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• Maintain system reliability, performance, and security across hybrid environments.
• Automate system administration tasks using PowerShell and scripting tools.
• Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to support CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement and enforce security best practices, patch management, and compliance standards.
• Troubleshoot complex system, network, and application issues.
• Maintain system documentation, procedures, and configurations.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior administrators.

Required Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in Windows system administration
• Strong expertise in:
• Windows Server administration
• Active Directory & Group Policy
• PowerShell scripting
• Hands-on experience with:
• Kubernetes
• Red Hat OpenShift
• Virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere and/or Hyper-V)
• Experience with system monitoring tools and backup solutions.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, load balancing).
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronics engineering or related technical discipline and 5+ years’ work experience.
• Eight (8) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education (13 years total).
• Ability to pass a Tier 2/Moderate Background Investigation (Public Trust).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Red Hat or Kubernetes certifications (e.g., CKA, OpenShift Administrator).

Company Information

rockITdata is committed to following our 10 Guiding Principles. Our Guiding Principles define our culture. They’re who we are, how we work, and what inspires us to be the best. We empower our people to be themselves and encourage an entrepreneurial way of thinking. In our challenging, fast-paced environment, no day is the same.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination in all employment practices and decisions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status or any characteristic protected by Federal, state, or local law.