Windows Server System Administrator

AHU Technologies
  • Washington, District of Columbia
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Job Description: 
    Short Description: 
    The Client is seeking an experienced Senior Windows Server System Administrator to design, implement, and maintain their enterprise Windows server infrastructure. 
     
    Complete Description: 
     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 (Hyper-V/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 on-call 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 (Hyper-V 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 role-based 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 problem-solving 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 cross-functional teams
    Education
    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
    • Advanced technical certifications preferred

     CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION
     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:
    Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience
     
    Skills:
    ·         Experience administering Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022).      Required 7 Years
    ·         Expert knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP. Required 7 Years
    ·         Strong experience with virtualization technologies (Hyper-V and/or VMware)
    Required 7 Years
    ·         Proven experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions. Required 7 Years
    ·         Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation. Required 7 Years
    ·         Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls). Required 7 Years
    ·         Experience with monitoring tools and performance optimization. Required 7 Years
    ·         Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS). Required 7 Years
    ·         Knowledge of configuration management tools (SCCM, Ansible). Required 7 Years
    ·         16+ yrs. preparing complex technical documentation. Required 16 Years
    ·         16+ yrs. conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty
    Required 16 Years
    ·         Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience. Required
    ·         Microsoft certifications (MCSE, MCSA, or newer role-based certifications)
    Highly desired
    Compensation: $85.00 - $95.00 per hour




    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWashington, District of Columbia
    Websitehttps://AHUTECH.COM

    Skills

    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Ansibleunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Capacity and Performance Managementunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • Configuration Managementunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)unmatched
    • DNS (Domain Name System)unmatched
    • Data Recoveryunmatched
    • Data Warehousing Applicationsunmatched
    • DevOpsunmatched
    • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
    • Dockerunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Entertainment and Mediaunmatched
    • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
    • Firewallsunmatched
    • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
    • Hardware Virtualizationunmatched
    • IP (Internet Protocol) Routingunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Information Technology Consultingunmatched
    • Internet Applicationunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • MCSA - Microsoft Certified Systems Administratorunmatched
    • MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineerunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Active Directoryunmatched
    • Microsoft Certificationsunmatched
    • Microsoft Hyper-Vunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Serverunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows System Administrationunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Network Integrationunmatched
    • On Callunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Developmentunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
    • Security Complianceunmatched
    • Software Patchesunmatched
    • System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)unmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
    • TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Telecommunicationsunmatched
    • VMWareunmatched
    • Virtualizationunmatched
    • Windows PowerShellunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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