Windows Sys Admin

Akaasa Technologies
New York, NY, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$43,680.0 - $66,560.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory CompTIA Security+ System Configuration Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name System (DNS) Monitoring of Systems Hyper-V Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Network Troubleshooting Microsoft SQL Server Windows Servers
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Networking Basics Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell SQL Databases TCP/IP Virtualization Technology Software Vulnerability Management Scripting Firewalls (Computer Science) Nutanix Vmware

Job description

About the Role: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Windows System Administrator to join our contract IT team. The ideal candidate will have 5 7 years of hands-on experience managing Windows environments and a strong understanding of SQL databases. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimizing our Windows-based infrastructure and supporting SQL systems that are critical to business operations. Key Responsibilities: * Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022).

  • Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Windows patching.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
  • Implement, support, and maintain backup/recovery solutions and disaster recovery plans.
  • Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments.
  • Write and optimize SQL queries and scripts for system automation and reporting.
  • Collaborate with development and application teams to ensure system compatibility and performance.
  • Collaborate with customers, adjacent technical teams, and all levels of management to address systems issues.
  • Maintain security best practices, including system hardening and vulnerability management.
  • Produce documentation for system configurations, procedures, and change controls.

Requirements

Must-Have Technical Skills: * 5 7 years of experience in Windows system administration in mid to large-scale environments.

  • Active Directory management.
  • Maintenance of VMware and Windows systems.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server (installation, maintenance, scripting, performance tuning).
  • Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation.
  • High level of familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, and Nutanix).
  • Understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs).

Preferred Qualifications: * Knowledge of ITIL practices and change management processes.

  • Microsoft Certified: Windows Hybrid Server Administrator or Administrator Associate.
  • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent.
  • Bachelor’s Degree.

Benefits & conditions

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About the company

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