Windows System Administrator

Job Description

Client is seekinga skilled and experienced Windows System Administrator to join our contract ITteam. The ideal candidate will have 57 years of hands-on experience managingWindows environments and a strong understanding of SQL databases. The selectedcandidate will be responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimizing ourWindows-based infrastructure and supporting SQL systems that are critical tobusiness operations.

KeyResponsibilities:

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, ajacent 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:

57 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.

High 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.

PreferredCertifications:

MicrosoftCertified: Windows Hybrid Server Administrator

MicrosoftCertified: Administrator Associate

CompTIA Security+or equivalent

PreferredEducation:

Masters Degree

Full-time