Windows Systems Administrator

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with an industry leader in advanced optical imaging solutions to hire a Windows Systems Administrator . If you’re passionate about managing secure, high-performing IT infrastructure and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, this is your opportunity to join a team whose technology supports groundbreaking innovations in Life Sciences, Industrial Imaging, Microscopy, and Projection Systems .

You’ll play a critical role in maintaining the technology backbone that enables world-class engineering, manufacturing, and innovation.

What You’ll Do

As a Windows Systems Administrator, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving the organization’s Windows infrastructure while ensuring maximum uptime, security, and performance.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Configure, administer, and maintain Windows Server environments for optimal performance and reliability.

• Manage Active Directory, including user accounts, Group Policies (GPOs), and security permissions.

• Install system updates, security patches, and software upgrades.

• Monitor server health and proactively resolve infrastructure issues using system monitoring tools.

• Maintain Windows security through firewalls, antivirus solutions, access controls, and security best practices.

• Support and maintain network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, and connectivity.

• Administer enterprise storage solutions, including SAN and NAS systems.

• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate system administration tasks.

• Manage backup solutions and disaster recovery processes to protect critical business systems.

• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and Windows-related issues while providing technical support to end users.

• Collaborate with IT teams to continuously improve infrastructure performance, reliability, and security.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• 3-5 years of Windows Systems Administration experience.

• Strong experience administering Windows Server 2016/2019 (or newer).

• Experience managing Active Directory environments.

• Knowledge of enterprise storage technologies (SAN/NAS).

• Experience with infrastructure monitoring and management tools.

• Familiarity with VMware or other virtualization technologies.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Certification

• CompTIA Server+ Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

• PowerShell scripting experience

• Experience supporting manufacturing or engineering environments

• Opportunity to support cutting-edge technology used across multiple industries

• Collaborative and inclusive team environment

• Career development and professional growth opportunities

• Flexible work schedules promoting work-life balance

• Engaging company culture with social events and team activities

• Competitive compensation

• Weekly pay through PDS Tech Commercial

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefit options (where eligible)

If you’re looking for an environment where your expertise makes a real impact while continuing to grow your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Important Requirement

This position supports projects subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). Applicants must meet ITAR eligibility requirements to be considered for employment.

Ready to Build the Infrastructure Behind Industry-Leading Innovation?

Take the next step in your IT career with PDS Tech Commercial . Apply today and join a team that’s driving innovation through technology, collaboration, and excellence. Your next great opportunity starts here!

Pay Details: $50.00 to $60.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled