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# Senior Windows Administrator

- **Company:** Purple Hires
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $79,040.0 - $85,280.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Network Troubleshooting, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Wireshark, VMware VSphere, Azure Security Center, Information Technology, Vmware
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ac33caca77802a70

## About the Role

* 7+ years IT experience.
 * 5+ years Windows Active Directory administration (Level 2 or higher).
 * Proficiency with PowerShell.
 * Familiarity with LAPs.
 * 2+ years VMware administration (vSphere Level 1+).
 * Knowledge of network troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, PowerShell/CMD cmdlets).
 * Strong documentation, communication, and time management skills., * Do you have 7+ years of IT experience? (REQUIRED)
 * Do you have at least 5 years of Windows Active Directory administration (Level 2 or higher)? (REQUIRED)
 * How many years of PowerShell scripting experience do you have?
 * Do you have experience with VMware administration (vSphere Level 1 or above)?
 * Are you familiar with LAPs (Local Administrator Password Solution)?
 * Please share the best TIME & NUMBER to reach you.
 * Have you configured and deployed Windows Defender (or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint) across large-scale Windows Server environments (100+ servers)? If yes, in which company? (NON NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENT)
 * Are you comfortable working outside of normal business hours if required?

## Description

* Enable and configure Windows Defender on 100+ servers.
 * Coordinate with system owners to track applications and required firewall exceptions.
 * Assist with LAPs rollout and troubleshoot AD-related issues.
 * Perform Active Directory administration and technical troubleshooting.
 * Support VMware administration and basic network troubleshooting.
 * Create/update documentation and track project progress.


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