Windows System Administrator

Take2 Consulting
United States
16 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Data Recovery Github Internet Information Services (IIS) Microsoft SQL Server Windows Servers Windows PowerShell Virtual Machines Web Applications Reliability of Systems
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Azure Powershell Software Version Control Dynatrace

Job description

As a Systems Administrator, you’ll manage Windows-based environments across on-premise and cloud infrastructure, applying security updates, troubleshooting networks, and keeping systems reliable and compliant. The ideal candidate is proactive and self-directed, comfortable investigating and resolving issues with minimal guidance, and thrives in an operations-focused role centered on system reliability and process improvement across diverse technologies., * Manage and maintain multiple Windows-based systems across varied environments

  • Apply mandatory software updates, Windows patches, and security remediation in a timely manner
  • Perform system scans, analyze findings, and remediate vulnerabilities to meet security compliance requirements
  • Troubleshoot and configure networks, including resolving connectivity issues and performing system/data recovery as needed
  • Monitor and triage alerts using observability tools (e.g., Dynatrace), interpret dashboards, perform basic diagnostics, and work incidents through resolution
  • Support cloud operations and environment management, preferably within Azure
  • Manage pull requests using GitHub, maintaining clean configuration and version control practices
  • Identify system improvements, optimize processes, and contribute to operational efficiency
  • Work independently to investigate problems, propose solutions, and follow through without requiring predefined guidance

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience managing multiple Windows environments
  • Proven ability to apply mandatory system updates, patches, and security fixes
  • Experience troubleshooting networks and performing system and data recovery
  • Experience with observability/monitoring platforms (e.g., Dynatrace), including alert triage, dashboards, and diagnostics
  • Experience with cloud operations or cloud system management, preferably Azure
  • Understanding of security compliance requirements and remediation workflows
  • Experience managing pull requests using GitHub
  • Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to independently investigate systems and identify solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience creating and maintaining Azure virtual machines using Windows Server images
  • Knowledge of Windows server-side applications, including IIS web applications and SQL Server deployment/management
  • Experience automating admin/ops tasks using PowerShell or Azure CLI to support repeatable server management

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