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# Windows Server Administrator

- **Company:** Hansen Talent Group
- **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Windows Servers, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Software Deployment, Software Troubleshooting, Reliability of Systems, Kubernetes, Patch Management, Windows Security, CIS Benchmarks
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/windows-server-administrator-columbia-sc--60e92c15-0dd3-42dd-8fe5-d64a12af1062

## About the Role

Microsoft Windows Server, Systems Administration/Management, Automation, Operational Improvement, Windows PowerShell, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Active Directory, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Reliability, Microsoft Windows System Administration, * Active Directory administration, including replication, delegation, permissions, and troubleshooting.

 * Group Policy administration, including design, filtering, deployment, and troubleshooting.
 * Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
 * Windows Server administration in a large enterprise environment.
 * 3+ years implementing CIS benchmarks or equivalent Windows security hardening standards.
 * Experience with Azure DevOps, change management, and technical documentation.
 * Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have:

 * Experience with endpoint patch management and application deployment tools such as PDQ.
 * Knowledge of PKI and Active Directory Certificate Services.
 * Experience with additional automation and orchestration platforms.

## Description

Hansen Talent Group is seeking an experienced Windows Server Administrator with strong Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell automation skills. This position will support enterprise infrastructure modernization, security hardening, and operational improvements.

The Windows Server Administrator will manage Windows infrastructure, implement security configurations, and develop automation solutions to improve efficiency and system reliability.

Duties:

 * Administer and troubleshoot Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), permissions, and domain services.
 * Implement CIS security benchmarks through Group Policy and scripted remediation.
 * Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation, auditing, reporting, and system administration.
 * Manage the Windows Server lifecycle, including provisioning, patching, upgrades, and decommissioning.
 * Identify opportunities to automate repetitive administrative tasks.
 * Manage work requests, change controls, and project tracking through Azure DevOps.
 * Maintain technical documentation, scripts, SOPs, and operational runbooks.