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# Window Network and Systems Administrator

- **Company:** THE WESTFORD GROUP, INC.
- **Location:** Evanston, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $114,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Antivirus Softwares, IBM System I, JIRA, Software Bug Management, Microsoft Outlook, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Microsoft Management Console, Desktop Computing, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Multi-Factor Authentication, Hyper-V, Issue Tracking Systems, Networking Hardware, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Software, Windows Servers, Network Functions Virtualization, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, Windows Domain, Windows PowerShell, Server Virtualization, Software Deployment, Backup and Restore, Windows Desktop, Software Licensing, Computer Equipment, Windows Services, Firewall Services Module, Network Server, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dea438c1b903c520

## About the Role

3-5 years of experience with Windows server administration 3-5 years of experience in desktop/network/hardware and software support Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of executives, managers, staff, and vendors/contractors in a very detail-oriented professional organization with extremely high standards Proven ability to interact in a positive and collaborative working environment with corporate, business, vendor/contractor, and technical resources Experience with customer relations and personal service including customer needs assessment, professional customer engagement, efficient and effective resolution, and ensuring customer satisfaction Experience with Windows server administration such as Microsoft Management Console (MMC), Server Manager, PowerShell, and Windows Services Working knowledge of Active Directory domain and trusts Experience with DNS and networking protocols Experience with server virtualization such as
VMWare and Hyper-V Experience supporting Windows 11 users Be familiar with and have working experience onboarding and offboarding users Ability to maintain Microsoft applications on desktops and servers Ability to maintain Office 365 and MS Office products such as Outlook email Ability to deploy and support application installations Meticulous planning and documentation of technical support operations Knowledge of software licensing, maintenance, and hardware warranties Good practical knowledge of Cybersecurity, Website Certificates, Antivirus software and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Ability to work independently and with groups, with limited supervision Knowledge of Linux is a plus Knowledge of firewall configurations, Cisco / Meraki equipment is a major plus, * Bachelor's (Required), * Microsoft Windows Server: 5 years (Required)

 * Linux: 5 years (Preferred)
 * Network monitoring: 5 years (Required)
 * AS400: 5 years (Preferred)
 * Java: 4 years (Preferred)
 * MMC: 5 years (Preferred)

## Description

Responsibilities: Design, configure, test, and maintain computer hardware, networking software, and operating systems software, in addition to other office equipment (this includes peripherals such as copiers, printers, phone equipment, postage machines, letter folders, scanners, etc.) Implement operating system and technology application installs and upgrades Maintain logs related to network functions and maintenance and repair records Perform data backups and restores, including disaster recovery operations Perform software deployments to Windows-based applications for new features and bug fixes Coordinate and plan hardware installations and upgrades to network equipment and servers Perform routine patching duties to servers and applications Coordinate, plan, negotiate, and execute necessary purchases and repairs with vendors/contractors Provide technical support to IT Team and all business users Provide timely updates to IT issues via JIRA Help Desk ticket system Be on call 24x7 to
address any critical IT needs that arise Perform various other duties as assigned by the management team Experience


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