Windows Administrator Senior (NEEDS CAR)

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Windows System Administrator to join our contract IT team. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of hands-on experience managing Windows environments and a strong understanding of SQL databases. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimizing our Windows-based infrastructure and supporting SQL systems that are critical to business operations.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022).
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Windows patching.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
• Implement, support and maintain backup/recovery solutions and disaster recovery plans.
• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments.
• Write and optimize SQL queries and scripts for system automation and reporting.
• Collaborate with development and application teams to ensure system compatibility and performance.
• Collaborate with customers, adjacent technical teams and all level of management to address systems issues.
• Maintain security best practices, including system hardening and vulnerability management.
• Produce documentation for system configurations, procedures, and change controls.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Windows system administration in mid to large-scale environments.
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server (installation, maintenance, scripting, performance tuning).
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation.
• Higher level of familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V and Nutanix).
• Understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs).
• Knowledge of ITIL practices and change management processes is a plus.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Detail Oriented Customer Outcome Focused Customer Engagement

Skills

• Active Directory maintenance of VMware and Windows systems.
• Windows Server management.
• SQL Server management.
• PowerShell scripting.
• Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V and Nutanix).
• Network fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs).

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with 2-3 days per week onsite.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, health insurance, and other benefits as offered by the client company.